Real Estate Photography Editing Requirements

This guide is designed to ensure all edited photos are consistent in style and quality, no matter which editor works on them. By following these standards, we minimize revisions and guarantee that every final image meets our brand expectations.

Reference Images

General Style & Look

Our photos should communicate a bright, clean, and inviting atmosphere that accurately represents the property. Consistency is key.

• Exposure & Tone: Natural, evenly balanced, and never over-processed.
• Colors: Neutral and true-to-life. Avoid overly warm, cool, or magenta tones.
• Vibe: Modern, professional, and welcoming—images should feel fresh, not stylized.

Editing Checklist

Please review and apply each requirement to all images:

1. Exposure & Color Balance

• Whites must be white—not warm, cool, or tinted.
• Correct exposure throughout the frame; avoid clipped highlights or muddy shadows.
• Desaturate any areas meant to be white (ceilings, trim, cupboards, etc.) to remove unwanted color.
• Remove color casts caused by mixed lighting (e.g., daylight + tungsten).
• Maintain neutral, realistic tones across all images.

3. Object Treatments

• TV Screens: Replace with a clean black screen.
• Fireplaces: Add a realistic fire effect if the fireplace is present.

4. Lawn & Exterior Work

• Replace patchy or dead grass with a uniform, green lawn.
• Enhance sky if necessary (blue skies preferred unless otherwise noted).

5. Final Quality Check

• Ensure all images look consistent across the full set.
• Compare against provided reference photos before delivery.