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CLIENT GUIDELINES

Preparing For Your Real Estate Media Shoot

Ensure your property looks its absolute best online and your media is delivered without delay by following these essential shoot-day guidelines.

The Division of Labor: Staging vs. Photography

A professional real estate photographer is a master of technical execution, focusing on:

  • Wide-angle perspectives

  • HDR lighting

  • Vertical line correction

  • Crisp digital editing

Photographers are not stagers, cleaners, or movers

STRICT SCHEDULES

Our creators operate on back-to-back daily appointments. They do not have the time allocation to clear rooms, dust surfaces, or organize clutter.

LIABILITY RESTRICTIONS

For the safety of your home and personal items, photographers are legally restricted from moving any furniture, decor, or personal belongings.

The property must be 100% camera-ready before the photographer's scheduled arrival window. Areas that are not prepared will be photographed 'as-is' or skipped entirely.

To ensure every room in your home looks its absolute best in the spotlight, please have everything camera-ready by the time our photographer arrives. Being fully prepared allows us to focus entirely on capturing those perfect, high-impact shots that will make your property truly shine online!

Need Help Getting Camera-Ready?

Upgrade to our Certified Staging Bundle! Our professionals will strategically style, declutter, and optimize your home to capture the highest tier of prospective buyers. Complete packages start at just $465.

The Ultimate Pre-Shoot Checklist

 

Exterior & General Prep

  • Clear the Driveway: Move all cars and trailers out of view.

  • Lawn Care: Freshly mowed grass and swept walkways.

  • Hide Utilities: Put away garden hoses, garbage bins, and lawn equipment.

  • Let in the Light: Turn on ALL interior and exterior lights.

 

Main Living Spaces

  • Declutter Surfaces: Remove paperwork, remotes, toys, and keys.

  • Clear the Entryway: Tuck away all shoes, jackets, and coats.

  • Media Check: Turn off all screens and hide power cords.

 

Kitchen & Dining

  • Clear the Counters: Remove dish racks, soaps, and small appliances.

  • De-Magnetize the Fridge: Remove all magnets and notes.

 

Bathrooms & Bedrooms

  • Clear Counters & Sinks: Tuck away toothbrushes, cosmetics, and soaps.

  • Toilet Etiquette: Lids down and empty waste baskets.

  • Crisp Bedding: Smooth out pillows and hide any clutter.

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