So you’ve decided to book a photographer to take photographs of your home in order to sell it or list it on Airbnb or RightMove websites? Great! This blog will take you through some simple steps to help maximize the end quality of these photographs.
Declutter
The quickest and simplest method to ensure your residence photos will turn out great, is a quick tidy up. A tidy space not only looks more inviting but also allows potential buyers to focus on the features of the property, rather than be distracted by personal belongings.
Remove any unnecessary and temporary items from countertops, shelves, and floors. A minimalist approach helps the home feel spacious, organized, and ready for its photoshoot.
Cleaning
This seems obvious, but it makes all the difference. You don’t need to go crazy, though a quick dust and wiping down of surfaces will ensure your home looks inviting. Pay particular attention to windows, as sunlight can highlight smudges and dust on surfaces.
All of your delivered photos will be lightly edited, but it’s often far easier to clean a room in real-life, than to do it in photoshop!
Allow Natural Light
Open the blinds, pull back curtains, and let as much natural light flood in as possible. Bright, airy spaces are more inviting and can make a room feel larger. If you’re taking property photos during the day, take advantage of peak daylight hours, typically in the morning or late afternoon, to ensure your home is captured at its brightest and most vibrant.
Keep Doors Clear
Make sure interior and exterior doors are clear of obstructions. Not only does this make life easier for your photographer, but it will look considerably better in the final photos.
A wide-angle photograph of a room, showing an open door portrays a sense of freedom and flow. Not only does this highlight the size of the rooms, but it also invites the eye to wander through the home, leading the viewer from one photo to another in a seamless and inviting way.
Don’t Worry About Personal Elements
Contrary to our first section on ‘Decluttering’, you don’t need to strip your home of its character.
We still want to clear up any temporary clutter, such as post, papers, devices, glasses etc. We don’t however want to disguise and hide permanent decorations (paintings, furnishings etc).
If one of your bedrooms is obviously a child’s bedroom, you do not need to hide this. It is likely the people viewing your home will also have a family and this could help them envision the layout of their new home. House buyers want to imagine themselves living there, so allow the home’s character to be part of the narrative.
We hope this short photography guide can help you prepare for your upcoming property photoshoot.
Do you have a property in the Gloucestershire area you’d like photographing? Get in touch today!
