How Many Brackets Do You Need for Property Photography?
Three exposures cover most interiors. Five help on hard sun. Two can still merge. One cannot recover a white window.
Key Takeaways
- Three frames are the professional default for UK interiors.
- Add frames only when the darkest shot still cannot hold the view.
- HDRPhoto groups two or more frames captured within about two seconds.
The number of brackets is a lighting decision, not a branding decision. A small bathroom with one frosted window may need one frame. A glass extension at noon may need five.
| Situation | Typical set |
|---|---|
| Overcast terrace house | 3 frames |
| South-facing room, hard sun | 5 frames |
| Windowless utility | 1 frame |
| Handheld, moving curtains | 3 tight AEB frames |
HDRPhoto reads capture time and groups frames within about two seconds. That matches a typical automatic exposure bracket. Details are in the bracketing guide.
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