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Day to dusk: the twilight shot on your listing photos

The twilight shot is the visual signature of the high end: deep blue sky, warm light behind the windows, the building silhouette standing out. It jumps off a page of search results.

Shooting a real twilight image means going back on site in the right window, about twenty minutes a day. This tool produces the same effect from a daytime photo, by recomputing the lighting.

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When to use it

  • A villa or architect-designed house you want to lead with
  • A property with large glazing, which the interior lighting shows off
  • A cover photo that has to stand out on the portal
  • A property with a lit pool or terrace

Best practices

  • Save this effect for the cover photo: across a whole gallery it starts to look artificial.
  • It works best on properties whose windows are visible from outside.
  • Make sure the listing also contains daytime photos of the same facade.
  • Avoid it on a modest property: the mismatch in register is obvious.

How it works

  1. 1

    Upload your photo

    Import the property photo from your computer or your phone. No particular format is required.

  2. 2

    Choose the treatment

    Select the day to dusk conversion on your daytime photo.

  3. 3

    Download the render

    The high-resolution image is generated in seconds, with the words Virtually staged embedded, ready to publish in your listing.

Frequently asked questions

What is a twilight photo in real estate?

A shot taken just after sunset, while the sky is still deep blue and the interior and exterior lights are on. It is a staple of high-end real estate photography, known for its high click-through rate.

Do I have to go back and shoot the property at dusk?

No. The tool recomputes the lighting from a daytime photo, which saves a second trip inside a window of about twenty minutes.

Can I apply it to every photo in the listing?

Not advisable. The effect works as a cover image; repeated across the gallery it loses its impact and starts to look artificial.

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