Why Backlit Home Photos Are More Popular in Winter (at least in the Twin Cities)

Do Real Estate Photographers Get Overtime Pay?? They Should

I’m a huge fan of backlit home photos like the one above.

While it’s purely anecdotal, at least in the Twin Cities, there seem to be more of them around the holidays and the dark(er) winter months than in the Summer.

I can think of two reasons for that:

One. The interior light is evocative of seasonal family gatherings like Thanksgiving and Christmas, which appeal to Buyers’ emotions (never mind that Covid-19 is likely to put a major crimp in such get togethers this year — or cancel them completely).

Two. Dusk photos are more convenient to take during winter.

In June in the Twin Cities, the photographer (and listing agent, who’s invariably helping to prep!) would have to show up at the home around 9 p.m. to get the shot above.

Now?

About 4:45 p.m.

P.S.: Of course, an increasing number of photographers now offer to create the effect digitally . . .

See also, “Great Idea for Fall Listings: “Virtual Twilight”; and “And That’s It (Until Next June) For 8-9 p.m. Showings.”



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