Get Your Home Ready for Stunning Photos and Videos
Getting Ready
How to Prepare Your Home for Photography & Video
For the best results, it’s important to prepare your home before the photography or video session. By decluttering and organizing, you ensure your property looks its best and helps us capture images that attract potential buyers. Following these steps will minimize delays and rescheduling.
3 Simple Steps to Prepare Your Property for Photography and Video
We offer a range of photography services tailored to meet the needs of real estate agents, ensuring your listings shine.
Declutter and Clean
Remove any items that contribute to a cluttered look, like cars, hoses, trash cans, and tools outside. Indoors, make sure surfaces are clear, beds are made, and personal items are put away.
Optimize Lighting
Turn on all interior lights and turn off any spinning ceiling fans. Open blinds and curtains to allow natural light to fill the space. Matching light bulbs create a balanced look for your photography and video.
Final Touches
Tidy up bathroom counters, put away pet-related items, and keep pets out of the home during the session. These details help ensure that your home looks perfect for the shoot.
Final Checklist Before Your Appointment
Step 1
Exterior Preparation Tips for Photography and Video
First impressions matter!
- Make sure the exterior of your home is tidy and inviting.
- Remove cars, hoses, trash cans, tools, and toys to avoid clutter.
- Clean up the yard, porch, and driveway to create a polished look that will shine in your photos and video.
Step 2
Interior Preparation Tips for Photography and Video
Inside, ensure every room is clean and free from distractions.
- Turn off ceiling fans, stow cables and wires, and open curtains to let in natural light.
- All interior lights should be turned on.
- Make beds, clear bathroom counters, and put away personal items. A neat and well-organized space helps showcase your home’s true potential.
Step 3
Final Checklist Before Your Appointment
Ask your listing agent about which areas to skip if needed.
- Make sure all light bulbs match in color and replace any burned-out ones.
- Remove personal photos and pet items.
- Close toilet lids and clear countertops in bathrooms and kitchens.
- If possible, keep pets out of the house during the shoot.
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