Handling Backlit Subjects: How to Fix Dark Real Estate Photos in Photoshop & Lightroom

Backlit homes are one of the biggest challenges for real estate photographers. That bright sun behind your subject can wash out the sky, push shadows too deep, and make it difficult to capture a well-balanced image.

As we move into winter, with the sun lower on the horizon and shorter daylight hours, backlit conditions become even more common. While there are some tricks to mitigate these challenges during the shoot, the biggest fixes will happen in post-processing.

In this video, I’ll show you:

How to fix backlit images in Photoshop using layers and blending techniques
How to use Lightroom’s latest AI-powered tools to balance exposure without leaving the app
Techniques to manage contrast and recover lost details in real estate photography

If you’ve struggled with overexposed skies and underexposed buildings, this tutorial will show you how to handle backlit subjects like a pro and get clean, balanced, high-quality images.

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