How to prepare for your photo shoot
Photo shoot preparation tips
The more time you can allow to prepare your property for photography, the better. You only have one opportunity to make an impression on your potential buyer and this comes down to photographing the property at its best. Taking care of the details makes for a high quality shoot and photos you’ll love to share.
General
- Dust all surfaces, vacuum and mop all floors
- Clean windows and mirrors
- Check light bulbs for colour consistency and replace any blown bulbs
- We use all available light so make sure lamps have working bulbs in them
Kitchen
- Remove dishes, dish rack, cloths, dish liquids, plugs etc and clean down bench and remove clutter and unnecessary items
- Remove fridge magnets and remove cleaning streaks from the fridge surface
- Remove bin, brooms, mats etc
Remember a kitchen can be a deal breaker!
Living and Dining Area
- Remove any clutter, hide TV remotes and newspaper/magazine
- Tidy pillow and throw rugs etc
- Clear down and wipe the coffee table
Bedrooms and Study
- Make bed with matching pillow cases and doona
- Remove any clothing, clothes baskets
- Remove any additional clutter
- Remove any visible items from under bed
- Study: tidy papers/remove if possible and remove any additional distracting clutter, tidy visible power cables
Bathroom and En-suites
- Clear sink top from clutter including tooth brush and soaps, razor etc
- Remove laundry basket, bin, scales, floor mats etc
- Close toilet lid and remove toilet brush and extra toilet paper if part of the bathroom (separate toilet will not be photographed)
- Remove products from shower as well as shower caddy
Back and Front Yard
- Trim overgrown plants and trees plus mow and tidy garden edging
- Clean up after animals
- Put away and hide bins, hoses, tools, toys and bikes etc
- Remove any decorations (eg Christmas)
- Twilight Photography; ensure all outdoor lighting has been checked and replaced (this is imperative to create the twilight atmosphere, all lighting inside and outside will be switched on)
- Remove cars from driveway, lawn or directly in front of your home
Pool
- Clean and remove leaves from pool
- Remove any toys or floating catchers
- Remove pool cleaner (creepy crawly) from the pool in advance to ensure ground can dry before photography appointment
- Ideally, get some chemicals in the pool 3 days before the shoot and run the filter to ensure clear, clean water for your photos
Twilight Shoot
- It is very important to check outdoor lighting prior to shoot to ensure you can replace any blown bulbs, outdoor lighting is imperative to fabulous exterior images of the property. All internal and external lights will be switched on.
Note: Generally laundry, toilet and garage areas will not be photographed unless it is a unique feature of the home. This is a great place to store any excess items.
Testimonials
Here’s what some of our recent clients have had to say about their experience working with us.
Andrew has been doing our professional photography for the last 4 years.
We are always amazed at his professionalism and the high quality of his work, and would trust no one else with our listing photos. He is knowledgeable, friendly and easy to get along with, and is always flexible with timings for us and our vendors! Thank you Andrew.
Leela and the teamCentenary Real Estate
Andrew has done an outstanding job again.
This is the third time we have used him over the years to take photos before selling or renting out. The photos and matterport quality are excellent and I would highly recommend him to anyone. Thanks Andrew
Caroline S
We have used Four Walls for many years and they have always been the best property photographer we have used.
Now we only use them !! Highly Recommended .
Michael T
Just amazing, Andrew did an amazing job and he was flexible with timings.
The price was a lot reasonable comparatively. I will definitely recommend Andrew and Four Walls Photography to my family and friends.
Saravanan M
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