To ensure that your photo shoot runs as efficiently as possible and for your photos to come out their very best, we’ve listed the following below to help you prepare.
Exterior
◼ Close the windows
◼ Park on the street or in an enclosed garage
◼ Rake leaves and sticks from the yard
◼ Remove all children's or pet's toys
◼ Hide any garbage cans
◼ Put away all tools and supplies
◼ Close the gates and garage doors
◼ Remove all pool toys, visible cleaning supplies, and equipment
◼ Keep the pets out of the yard during the photo shoot
Interior
◼ Clear the Clutter... Put it away in an enclosed closet or cabinet.
◼ Clean the House... All the nooks and crannies.
◼ Turn on all the lights and lamps.
◼ Close the windows and open the curtains and blinds
◼ Hide any visible cords
◼ Put away all children's or pet's toys
Living/Family Room
◼ Clear the mantle of personal photos
◼ Turn off the television
◼ Light a fire in the fireplace
◼ Replace any large family portraits with generic artwork
◼ Straighten the book shelves
◼ Straighten the rug and throw pillows
Dining Room
◼ Set the table or clear everything but a small centerpiece
Kitchen
◼ Remove all refrigerator magnets, photos, artwork, etc.
◼ Clear the top of the fridge
◼ Clear the counter tops
◼ Put away all counter-top appliances
◼ Put away all cleaning supplies
◼ Put away all towels including wash rags and dish towels
◼ Hide the garbage can in a closet or pantry
◼ Put away any water or food bowls for pets
Bedroom
◼ Make the bed
◼ Remove anything stored under the bed if there is no dust ruffle to cover it
◼ Put away all shoes and clothing
◼ Clear the bedside tables; leave only the lamp, clock, and one or two books
◼ Clear/ straighten the dresser
◼ Straighten the book shelves
Walk-in Closet
◼ Tidy-up the closet by organizing/ sorting clothing and shoes
◼ Matching hangers are a nice touch
Bathroom
◼ Open the shower curtains
◼ Put down the toilet seat
◼ Put out fresh, matching towels
◼ Hide all bath products from the tub/shower including bars of soap, shampoo & conditioner, washcloths, etc.
◼ Hide all bath products from the sink including hand soap, makeup, etc. decorative soaps can stay Hide all appliances including the hair drier, curling iron, etc.
◼ Hide all air fresheners including those that plug in
◼ Hide all cleaning products
Home Office
◼ Hide any visible cords
◼ Put away all paperwork
◼ Hide the facial tissue
Pets
◼ Pets must be properly restrainted, or the photographer reserves the right not to enter the property
◼ It is the homeowner's or agent's responsibility to keep the pets out of the shot
◼ Put away all toys, food and water bowls, and litter boxes