well I went with a real estate agent friend of mine, and this is a few shots that I got , outside was around 9 degrees Fahrenheit, I will practice and practice more and more , I like the effect on the chimney the fire is fake, I did it with a 24mm 5d mark ii , maybe I will buy a wide angle lens soon
Looks good for the first attempt, also exterior looks pretty good for the temperature.
Your flash is a little strong for the interiors, you really want to avoid those harsh shadows. That fire does look a little fake, however for a real estate listing it's probably not a big deal. I wouldn't bother with that gradient on the TV though, looks really fake, and I doubt it adds much value over what would've been there naturally.
For simple real estate, I almost exclusively bounce the flash into the ceiling above the camera for fill. This avoids the funky shadow business.
Try to let the natural/existing light do more of the work, and use the flash as fill when necessary. Windows should be nice and bright, but yours are looking dull and grey. When you over-light a space like this, it flattens it out, whereas the natural/existing light will generally preserve the depth of the space. Don't light the shit out of something just because you can.
I usually take rugs out of bathrooms, as well as cheap soap dispensers. One last thought, watch your verticals.
Thanks Adam , yes I need to find the best way, and don't spend a lot of time lighting every single corner, and bounce the flash really easy and fast. I am very glad that you took the time and give me your critics because I appreciate it and helps me to be better photographer.
You've got a good eye. If you've got the time and money, I would highly recommend Mike Kelley's video series here on Fstoppers... technique, retouching, etc, all wrapped into entertaining segments.
https://fstoppers.com/product/mike-kelley-where-art-meets-architecture
It's a bit pricey, but perhaps you can work out a reasonable rate with your agent friend to shoot more and put the money towards your education in this niche of photography.
Keep it up!
Agree with the comment about too much flash. Still, it's a great start. You're doing a lot right!
One thing many people do when going to real estate or hotels/resorts, is bring the studio with them. Flashes work well in most cases, but continuous lighting can offer a unique look that is more controllable since you can see what it looks like before you snap that shutter. Some good diffusers, a nice 3 light kit like Lowell offers, and you can do some amazing things. Great first effort. I agree with the comment about the harsh shadows, as well as the recommendation for Mike Kelley's class. Light painting with flashes and speed lites can be as effective as a multi-thousand dollar light system.