Photo Shoot Home Preparation Guide

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How to Prepare Your Home for Photography:

 

To make your property look its absolute best...

please do the following, in addition to cleaning your home:

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Interior:

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A Day or two before Photoshoot

• Minimize clutter and remove all items off countertops (including kitchen appliances, remotes), tables, night stands, etc.

• Minimize personal items

• Clear refrigerator of all magnets/papers

• Replace any missing lightbulbs 

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 An Hour or so Before the Shoot

• Remove small throw rugs, including doormats and bathroom mats.

• Remove all items from bathroom countertops, sinks, showers, and tubs.

• Vacuum carpets & sweep floors.

• Make beds & put away clothes.

• Toilet seats down; full roll of toilet paper.

• Open all shades & blinds.

• Hide all trash cans, pet toys, bowls & litter boxes.

• Please keep all pets restrained on a leash, in a kennel, or offsite during your appointment.

• Turn off all ceiling fans and televisions.

• Turn on all lights in the house, including fireplaces, lamps, and under-cabinet lights.

• Conceal all cords, if possible - unplug if needed (except lamps)

 

Exterior:

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 A Day or two before Photoshoot

• Clean pool, if applicable, and remove any toys.

• Mow lawn & trim bushes, if needed.

• Arrange outdoor furniture as you would like it photographed. If there is a patio umbrella, please open it.

• Put away water hoses, toys, cleaning supplies, recycle bins, and other miscellaneous items that are not directly part of the exterior area.

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 An Hour or so Before the Shoot

• Remove any yard signs (For Sale, home security, school, etc.)

• Remove cars from driveway; do not park in front of house.

• Sweep/remove leaves and other items in patio areas, lawn, sidewalks and driveway.