I’m a big fan of backlit homes, photographed at dusk: few things in real estate marketing are as dramatic.
But, the timing can be tricky.
In Minnesota in the Summer, it can require meeting the photographer at the house after 9 p.m. — not exactly a convenient time for professionals (or homeowners).
Furthermore, the time window for getting just the right shot, when the sky is the perfect twilight color, is exceedingly short: perhaps 6-8 minutes.
That’s a lot of pressure.
All of which is why recreating the effect digitally is a terrific idea.
VHT Studios, one of my favorite photographers, just rolled out the new feature; the “before” and “after” photos above are from their marketing.
See also, “Fetching Home Photos“; “Back-lit Shots: Now THAT’S Dramatic!”; “The Jack O’Lantern House“; and “Nighttime Shots: Hits and Misses.”
