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Photography Information


Camera Settings

  1. Aperture Priority (A) mode
  2. RAW format only
  3. Aperture: f/10, f/11, or f/16 minimum
  4. Exposure compensation: always set to 0
  5. ISO: 100 to 200 max – no exceptions
  6. Bracketing: 5 images -2/-1/0/+1/+2
  7. White balance: auto
  8. Wide-angle lens: 12 (16)–24 (35) mm, full-frame
  9. File naming: Use 3 letters + 4 digits (e.g. RPX_0001)
  10. Install our app – links are in the page footer

Shooting Guidelines

  • Contact the client 45–60 minutes before the appointment
  • Check customer instructions and office comments in the calendar
  • Ask for special requests or concerns
  • Use replacement shoes indoors
  • Don’t move heavy furniture – coordinate with the agent if needed
  • No cars or people in driveways
  • No trash cans or toilet paper in the shots
  • Closets are closed unless requested otherwise
  • Toilet seat covers down
  • Fans OFF – always
  • Lights ON – most agents prefer this
  • Use a 7–9 ft stand for exteriors – preferred
  • Scan wall colors with NiX – tutorial here
  • If the client updates the order, note it in the app or notify the office
  • Submit 15–20% more images than ordered
  • Upload to Dropbox ASAP

Final Product Example


Photography Samples →

Aerial Photography


Camera Settings

Watch setup tutorial →

  1. Aperture Priority (A) mode
  2. RAW format only
  3. Aperture: f/4 to f/5.6
  4. White balance: auto
  5. ISO: no more than 400

Video Settings

  • 4K resolution
  • 30-60fps preferred
  • White balance = auto
  • ISO = up to 400
  • Shutter = double the framerate
  • Use an ND filter for video only if needed
  • Color = Normal
  • Style = 0, 0, 0 (sharpness, contrast, saturation)

Aerial Notes

  • No cars or people in driveways
  • Garage doors, windows, and property doors are always closed
  • Center the property in all wide shots
  • Always include the sky in compositions
  • Highlight selling points (e.g., nearby landmarks, area, neighbourhood, Downtown, lake, etc.)
  • Follow 30/40/30 composition (property ~40%, above/below ~30%)
  • Capture property from at least 12 perspectives

A Must Shot Angles

At 100 ft Altitude:

  • 3 front shots – 45° left, straight, 45° right
  • 3 right-side shots – 45° left, straight, 45° right
  • 3 back shots – 45° left, straight, 45° right
  • 3 left-side shots – 45° left, straight, 45° right
  • Alternatives are appreciated due to the location.

At 400 ft Altitude:

  • Repeat the above
  • + 1 straight down shot to reveal the full lot

Best Practices & Knowledge Base


Core Drone Movements

  • Ascend / Descend: vertical up/down movement
  • Truck: side-to-side motion
  • Pan / Yaw: rotate in place
  • Push / Pull: forward or backward movement
  • Orbit: circle the property smoothly