Wetting Driveways And Pavement With Photoshop

In this tutorial I show how to turn dry pavement wet using quick, simple, Photoshop techniques. For more techniques see my real estate photography series at amzn.to/3mFoznx

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

A couple quick notes to add: First, some viewers have asked "why" do this, so for those unfamiliar, many realtors like wet driveways, especially for twilight shoots. Some realtors will, in fact, insist on wetting the pavement before you start shooting, something which I discourage (for reasons I mention in this video) so I offer this as an option; it's up to the client to decide. In any event, the idea is to be able to offer clients choices, which you can in turn offer as upsells. This leads me to the second point...
Providing editing options (like this) to clients shows you are a one-stop shop. If you don't offer editing services like this one, faux twilights, sky swaps, object removal, etc., then clients may lean to a competitor who does, even if they never opt for this kind of edit. Showing you can provide versatile options is a win for clients since they can feel comfortable knowing you can handle anything that may come down the road.
Third, for those thinking this doesn't look realistic, I think you're looking too hard :) Ask a realtor what they think and, from my experience, you would get a positive reaction. Since these people pay the bills, it's good to provide them what they want. If you're a purist who disagrees, then I wish you the best of luck making money in this industry ;)

[@porchlightvisual207]

Great tutorial as always
Thank you very much Nathan

[@toddwasylyshyn7624]

I took a very unremarkable photo from my visit to Rome and turned it into something much more interesting by using this technique. Brilliant! Thanks Nathan.

[@leecalladine]

Excellent tips. Clearly explained and results are impressive yet natural.

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

Thank you!

[@Unknown-nc4jq]

thats why i love the internet! I was sure i wouldn't find a tutorial about an ''after rain reflection of a house on the driveway'' and was just looking for photo references. I saw the thumbnail photo and clicked to downloaded it and ended up here! Thank you very much!!! 🙏

[@ottersphotography304]

If only you could come up here to the Pacific Northwest and figure out a technique on how to dry things off in PS! All kidding aside, great video Nathan, I find this especially useful for more impactful twilight or faux twilight shots.

[@manuelcastillo6438]

I’m going to have to do this no more getting my feet wet. Thank you

[@keithshenkin3674]

This was so much FUN, Nathan! I managed to do it and I am right chuffed!!! Thank you.

[@clarkbarrow6750]

Thanks Nathan for the great videos. I've learned a lot of useful information from you.

[@jameswilkinson1127]

Another excellent tutorial Nathan, thank you.

[@corradogalizia5374]

Excellent tutorial, thank you Nathan!

[@rachelbing4603]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!! Definitely going to practice this and offer it to my clients. Thanks again you are the best!!!

[@frazhassan]

Thank you so much for this video. What a great trick. Hats off.

[@derecksellsjax]

As always, good stuff Nathan! Keep 'em coming!

[@darc1027]

Very cool and interesting technique. Thank you for sharing. Please post more frequently we eat this stuff up man lol

[@BNIC2413]

Very cool and great for the toolbox as you mentioned!

[@GeraldBertramPhotography]

This was a great video, Nathan. I look forward to trying this out on the next higher end shoot coming my way.

[@SebastianAlexander920]

Thank you for posting and sharing your tips!! =)

[@erictidmore8047]

What a tutorial!

[@TruckeeDaveRealtor]

Thanks Nathan, I love this and am going to use it a lot!

[@TruckeeDaveRealtor]

For anyone that likes these videos, buy the books. They are worth every penny.

[@highlandvideo5313]

Thanks Nathan but don't think I'll ever need it in Scotland. How about a video on brightening up exteriors on bleak rainy days. Cheers

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

Hey there Highlander, I got videos on that like this one: th-cam.com/video/JfXiym0wzRM/w-d-xo.html

[@highlandvideo5313]

@@NathanCoolPhoto Thanks, I'll have a look

[@Nyexcupcake11]

Hey Nathan, I ve got a question. First of all I am a real estate photographer in luxembourg and I've been struggling how to edit my exterior shots on a rainy day. How can I make wet grounds dry ?

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

Great question! I use rain to my advantage by doing a day-to-dusk conversion on overcast, rainy days. It's the only time I tend to do this type of edit, but I show how to do that in another video at th-cam.com/video/h0WfzrAGs3U/w-d-xo.html

[@Nyexcupcake11]

@@NathanCoolPhoto Thank you so much Nathan, I apprecciate your help a lot! Another question pops up in my head: do you also do image critiques? Greetings from Luxembourg.

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

You're very welcome. I offer private photography coaching via web conference where I can review your work, answer questions, and various personalized training. You can email me for info on pricing and schedule at [e-mail]

[@nooch8692]

Nathan, do you know how real estate photographers get that wet glossy look to their images? Is it plastic wrap in photoshop? Feel free to direct me to your other content if you have a tutorial, I'm willing to pay money to learn the technique.

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

Hmmm...I think this video shows that. Not sure what you're asking.

[@nooch8692]

@@NathanCoolPhoto What I am after is a slight glossy/wet look applied to the entire image.

[@arinozdemir]

As an international viewer, I have no idea what MLS is? Could someone elaborate please :)

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

Multiple Listing Service
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