Preparing for Your Photo Shoot with FiveMedia
Here are a few tips to help maximize our photo time, to ensure that the photos, drone shots, and videos are as beautiful as can be!
What is the best time of day for a photoshoot?
It's hard to say! Often, it depends on the location of the property, the weather, and even the season of year. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west and we don't like to shoot directly facing the sun.
Typically, we get the best results with exterior photoshoots after 12 noon for properties whose main buildings face west. Morning usually works well for east-facing properties. Interior photoshoots do best at a time that does not have direct sunlight pouring through the windows.
Tips for Maximizing Your Exterior Photo Results
☐ Park cars away from the house and driveway, and close garage doors.
☐ Remove trash cans, garden tools, hoses and sprinklers.
☐ Sweep driveways, patios and sidewalks.
☐ Put deck/patio umbrellas up in season and remove barbeque covers
☐ Pool equipment out of the pool and out of sight.
☐ Please close all windows and raise blinds set to the same height.
☐ Mow the lawn, clean up yard debris, and store lawn equipment out of sight.
☐ Trim bushes and trees to show a clear view of the house.
☐ Trim bushes and trees to show a clear view of the house.
☐ Enhance curb appeal with a front door wreath, pots of greenery or flowers.
☐ Power wash, or otherwise clean, steps and walkways.
☐ Remove any yard signs, such as for sale, school, security or decor.
Tips for Maximizing Your Interior Photo Results
☐ Clean pool and remove all pool toys and pool equipment.
☐ Turn all interior lights on, and replace non-working bulbs.
☐ Clear off counter tops in kitchens and bathrooms, removing tissue boxes, soap containers and paper towels.
☐ Remove notes pictures and magnets from refrigerators.
☐ Turn on fireplace in season if possible.
☐ Turn off ceiling fans and televisions.
☐ Put away any evidence of “work” including buckets, trash cans, sponges, soap bottles and cleaning cloths.
☐ Remove newspapers and stacks of magazines.
☐ Vacuum carpets and wash and polish hard wood floors.
☐ Beds freshly made; freshly folded towels in bathrooms.
☐ De-clutter and de-personalize, including family photos, so your buyer can imagine themselves in their new home!
For a downloadable checklist to share with your clients, click the PDF icon below.
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