Prepare for Your Shoot
EXTERIOR
- Have the yard mowed and blow off driveway or parking lot and walkways
- Power Wash home or building, walkways and driveways if necessary
- Landscaping: Trim trees, remove weeds and top off mulch
- Hide trash cans, recycle bins, and security signs
- Water Hoses: Remove or roll up in a circular fashion
- Carriage Light Fixtures: Turn on in Front even during the day
- Pool Area: Turn on Water Features, Remove Pool Equipment, Toys and Security Fence (if applicable), Raise Umbrellas
- Patio Area: Straighten Furniture and Pillows, Remove Pillow Tags, and Grill Covers
- Vehicles: Move Cars, Boats, Trailers, out of the driveway and away from the house
- Holiday Decorations: Remove to avoid dating photos after the Holiday
INTERIOR
- Check for cleanliness
- Open Drapes
- Blinds should be full length and open tilted slightly upward
- Fabric Blinds should be open 3/4 with 1/4 showing at the top
- Turn on all lights and lamps
- Replace burned out light bulbs
- Ceiling Fans: Turn Off / Clean Blades
- TV's and Monitors should be turned Off
- TV Screen Savers are a nice touch
- Hide / Organize Lamp & Computer Chords
- Remove Personal Items: Meds, Mail, Large Family Photos
- Remove clutter from desks and counters
- Bathrooms: Put away toiletries, toothbrush, toothpaste, towels
- Showers: Remove all items
- Kitchen: Remove dishes from sink, counter clutter, magnets from refrigerator
- Pet Items: Hide food and water bowls, beds, and crates
- Kids: Put away high chairs, booster seats, and toys
- Store workout and medical equipment if possible
- Make sure items stored under beds are not visible - If you can see it, the camera can see it
PROTECT YOUR VALUABLES
PROTECT YOUR VALUABLES
- If you have items of value at your home or business that you don't want photographed please let me know (Guns, Safes, Jewelry, Collectables, Equipment).
- Protect your family by removing your child's name from their bedroom wall. I can usually remove this digitally also.
- Your address and detailed photos of your home or business will be online. Think of other details that should not be visible online.
- Your Home is often the most valuable thing you own. Let me know about any special features that should be photographed (Hidden Room, Custom Cabinetry Features, Customized Garage).