Photographing rental properties is always a little different from one property to the next. Sometimes properties have stunning features and character that easily populates a frame. Other times, they can look a lot like a hundred other properties and you have to be a bit more creative.

Estabilshment shots allow a potential guest to get a full glimpse of a space. I typically use a 14-24mm lens – but not at the 14mm extreme – otherwise it will not only look too warped, it will give a potential guest an inflated sense of size and ultimately end in a slight disappointment.

My recommendation when shooting property photography is to expose for the room and then accent features with lighting. Layer the shots and post process.