Getting Your Home Ready for Photography
Help with setting up your home or your clients home.
This list Below is to help you achieve the highest and best price possible and take the worried out of the photographer coming. Remember that the images we take are the first port of call for your buyers it is more critical than a home open and is like a 24/7 home open showing the world. So, spend the time on the list and presenting the home to its best.
Exterior Front and Back
•Remove cars from driveway
•Close all windows
•Sweep walkways
•Pick up leaves, sticks, branches
•Put toys, bicycles away
•Store seasonal décor
•Stow garden tools, supplies
•Remove all hoses
•Straighten and arrange deck furniture
•Clean pool area
•All outside lights are working (all have the same colour temperature e.g. 5600K (white) 2700K (Yellow))
Interior: Kitchen
•Remove all items from refrigerator door
•Store food in cabinets
•De-clutter counters, stove (less is best)
•Stow small appliances
•Hide soaps, cleaning items
•Hide dish towels, sponges
•Clear sink of dishes
•Put away draining rack
•Organize items on open shelves
•Place bowl of fruit on counter
•Turn on all lights & all have the same colour temperature
•Oven and range light on
Interior: Bedrooms
•Make the beds
•Arrange decorative pillows
•Put away clothing, shoes
•Clean under the bed
•Clear surfaces of clutter
•Turn on all lights & all have the same colour temperature e.g. 5600K (white) 2700K (Yellow)
•Side lights are better 2700K and the same wattage e.g. 60ws
Interior: Main Areas
•Remove personal items/photos
•Remove all visible clutter
•Open shades/blinds
•Replace burned out light bulbs
•Tidy up or put away all children’s toys
•Empty waste baskets
•Hide pet dishes/toys/beds
•Vacuum carpets
•Sweep hard floors
•Remove newspapers, mail
•Display attractive books
•Turn on televisions with a children’s video paused on it.
•Turn on all lights & all have the same colour temperature e.g. 5600K (white) 2700K (Yellow)
Interior: Dining Room
•Straighten/push in dining chairs
•Add centrepiece, candles
•Set the table for dinner
•Add a vase of flowers
•Add a bottle of wine, glasses
•Turn on all lights & all have the same colour temperature e.g. 5600K (white) 2700K (Yellow)
Interior: Bathrooms
•Make the bathrooms sparkle
•Hang fresh towels
•Clear counters of toiletries
•Clean mirrors
•Remove all items from tub and shower
•Turn on all lights & all have the same colour temperature e.g. 5600K (white) 2700K (Yellow)
Lights
•Turn on all lights & all have the same colour temperature e.g. 5600K (white) 2700K (Yellow)
•Side lights are better 2700K and the same wattage e.g. 60ws
2700k Warm or Yallow Light
5600K White or Day Light