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When shooting interiors, for example, a professional will know that natural light works best, especially direct sunlight, unless the space includes a particular  light design or needs to communicate a special atmosphere (like in the case of theme hotel rooms - ever heard of haunted house or treehouse themes for example?). A Professional will know how to shoot using the best equipment needed for the properties. For example, the best way to  communicate the actual  dimension of the space is to shoot with special lenses. Wide lenses are usually preferred to show the entire space, while mid-range lenses are used for details and close-ups. 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