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Real Estate Photography is Changing – How to Stand Out & Thrive in a Crowded Market

Tired of being seen as just another real estate photographer? This video reveals exactly how to stand out in a crowded, race-to-the-bottom market. In this masterclass-style walkthrough, I take you behind the scenes of a recent Salt Lake City shoot to explain how you can plus your real estate photography, elevate your business, and build lasting relationships with agents who want to work with you again and again. From lighting strategies and composition, to staging awareness and client experience – this is more than just camera settings. It’s how to create value, charge more, and become irreplaceable. ✅ What You’ll Learn in This Video: How to avoid the “race to the bottom” trap The mindset shift that separates pros from amateurs Real-world composition & lighting tips that create WOW photos How to build deeper relationships with realtors (and get repeat work) Why “being fun” can literally make or break your business The #1 investment that photographers always overlook 🛠 Curious about the gear I use daily? Check it out here: 👉 https://photoslc.com/the-gear-i-use/ 📥 New to real estate photography? Download the FREE Starter Guide: 👉 https://rephoto.net/real-estate-photo... 📥 New to real estate photography? Download the FREE Starter Guide: 👉 https://rephoto.net/real-estate-photo... 👥 Join our community of photographers & agents: 👉   / rephotoutah   🔔 Subscribe for more tutorials, business tips, and behind-the-scenes content. And remember: May your next shoot be your best shoot! #NextShootBestShoot #RealEstatePhotography #PhotographyBusinessTips #StandOutAsAPhotographer #NextShootBestShoot #DaveKochPhoto #REMedia #REMediaUtah #RealEstatePhotographer #PhotographyMindset #PlusYourPhotos #ClientRetentionTips #MLSPhotography #PhotographerSuccess #SaltLakeCityPhotographer #PhotographyMotivation #ProfessionalPhotographyTips #RealEstateVisuals #PhotographerGrowth #RealEstateMarketing #CreativePhotographyStrategies 00:00 – Welcome & intro to the Facebook post that inspired this episode 00:48 – The market shift: separating amateurs from professionals 01:42 – Why lazy photographers won’t survive in this industry 02:36 – Photography ≠ Business: You must master both 03:33 – The power of staging & value-added partnerships 04:14 – Disney’s “plusing” strategy and how it applies to photographers 05:46 – How to make yourself stand out through quality and extra effort 06:27 – First real-world tip: Walk the house before shooting 07:29 – Capture what’s unique about each house 08:36 – Details matter: window shades, toilet seats, bed lines 09:12 – Highlighting eccentric design elements & staging touches 09:31 – Understanding light direction and flash positioning 10:00 – Should you shoot with lights on or off? 10:30 – Why Dave uses 3 flashes for different lighting zones 11:05 – Flash vs HDR: Why you must use lighting to stand out 12:31 – Image quality, color accuracy, and market differentiation 13:17 – Composition tips that transform mediocre shots into pro work 14:26 – Becoming a value-added partner for realtors 15:23 – Why Dave’s work *sells the realtor*, not just the home 16:48 – Building repeat business through trust, reliability, and look 17:14 – Secret Tip #6: Be fun! People rehire photographers they enjoy 18:44 – Consistency: What it really means in editing 19:43 – Time vs quality: Why rushing kills the “soul” of the house 20:49 – The real meaning of photographic style (it's not saturation!) 22:58 – Final mindset shift: You must invest in yourself 23:47 – Don’t buy a new camera – invest in tools that save time 25:20 – Invest in education: Classes, community, PMRE 27:00 – Practice everything before you offer it as a service 28:22 – Accept critique to grow – even if it hurts 30:41 – Closing thoughts & encouragement to stand out 31:33 – Sign-off: “May your next shoot be your best shoot”00:00 – Real estate photography wake-up call 00:48 – Market shift: Pros vs. amateurs 01:42 – Why lazy photographers won’t survive 02:36 – Treat it like a business 03:33 – The power of staging 04:14 – “Plusing” your services like Disney 06:27 – Pro tip: Walk the house first 07:29 – Find the home's unique features 09:12 – Details that make photos pop 10:30 – Flash lighting for standout shots 12:31 – Quality vs. HDR shortcuts 13:17 – Better composition = better value 14:26 – Partnering with realtors 15:23 – Shooting to sell the agent 17:14 – Secret tip: Be fun! 18:44 – Real consistency in editing 19:43 – Don’t rush, capture the soul 20:49 – True style takes time 22:58 – Invest in tools that help 25:20 – Keep learning, join community 27:00 – Practice before offering new services 28:22 – Accept critique, grow faster 30:41 – Final mindset shifts 31:33 – “Next shoot = best shoot”