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New Blog: Why Authentic Twilight Images Outshine Virtual Twilights20716

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In the competitive world of real estate marketing, capturing the perfect visual representation of a property can make all the difference. While virtual twilight images offer convenience, authentic twilight photography delivers unparalleled advantages. Here's why authentic twilight images remain the gold standard for showcasing properties.

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@ScanYourSpace this is definitely a great idea in Southern California. Here in the Pacific Northwest we have had about maybe 5 days of good sun shining weather in the last 60 days. So trying to schedule a twilight shoot is almost impossible. If it was not for sky swap or virtual twilight. We would have little to no product but the other issue is, even when I deliver photos some agents send them out out and get the virtual twilight done themselves.

But I will agree and trying to get agents on board with it is a monumental problem. Even on cloudy overcast using a true twilight lit house with just a sky swap looks better than completely virtually created photo. But agents are familiar with the short cut and do not want to invest in the finer work.
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Ah, the weather up north would bother me .

A realistic twilight with a sky swap would definitely be preferred over simulated twilight. what really bothers me is when you can see hard shadow lines on the ground and yellow windows that don't look real.

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@ScanYourSpace ya but sometimes we don’t have to spend time spraying down the driveway.🤣🤣🤣🤣
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My clients agree that true twilight photography is much more appealing that the fake stuff. My clients are charged extra for twilight and feel it's well worth the cost. They're also the most fun to shoot!

Depending on the weather, 25-40 minutes past official "sunset" time I find myself running all over the property like a madman, to capture the sky at that last, final deep blue color that balances with the light emitted by the house, pool lights, landscape lighting, etc. Shooting twilight is one of those top challenges in still photography.

When the sky exposure hits that beauty spot, you have literally 5-10 minutes to get everything. Thankfully raw capture helps immensely as the dynamic range challenges are over the top. HDR is pushed to the max as well as careful zone trimming. It's tough, but it's also fun, as you're under the gun of the darkening sky. There's an adrenaline rush for sure.
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