Below, you’ll find our Pre-photoshoot checklist, ensuring your home is picture-perfect before the camera starts clicking. This information is courtesy of our preferred vendor, White Oak Photography.
Lighting
- All interior lights on, including floor lamps, table lamps, ceiling fan lights, and other secondary light sources.
- Ensure that all light bulbs work. Replace any burnt-out bulbs.
Bathrooms
- Lower all toilet seats
- Clear countertops of non-decorative items
- Remove toiletries from bath/shower area.
Pets
- Keep pets out of the way during the shoot (E.g. in the backyard, garage or basement).
- Put away pet supplies, including food/water bowls, crates, toys, etc.
Vehicles
- Close garage doors and ensure that no vehicles are in the driveway or on the street in front of the home.
Kitchen
- Remove all non-decorative items from counters (dish soap, paper towels, phones, cleaning supplies, etc.)
- Remove magnets, photos, kids artwork, etc. from the refrigerator.
Front and Backyard
- Put hoses and other equipment away, organize patio/deck.
- Pick up pet waste, put away garbage bins, and generally clean up yard .
- Freshly-cut lawn and landscaping in good shape.
- Ensure all pool cleaning equipment is removed and the pool has been cleaned.
Other
- Open curtains/blinds all the way in every room - blinds should be twisted open, not pulled up
- Turn ceiling fans off.
