PHOTOSHOOT READY CHECKLIST

Get ready for your session. De-Clutter and De-Personalize so buyers can visualize living in their new home!

Outdoors

  • Hide all garbage cans, lawn equipment, children/pet toys

  • Tidy-up the yard and landscaping

  • Sweep porches, decks, walkways, patios, balconies

  • Clear all cars from driveway and window views

  • Remove covers on BBQ grills, pool/hot-tub, TV

  • Pools: remove cleaning equipment, turn on water features

  • Open patio umbrellas

Indoors

  • Clear & clean kitchen counters, including paper towel holders, sponges, soap dispensers

  • Hide all bathroom toiletries from counter, shower, and close toilet seats

  • Turn on all lights and replace burned out lightbulbs

  • Consistent light bulb colors are best!

  • Turn off ceiling fans, TVs, computers

  • Remove floor mats in bathrooms, kitchen, front/back doors (for better floor visibility)

  • Clear personal photos/items throughout house

  • Make all beds, straighten pillows, throw blankets

  • Hide trash cans, personal photos/items, all pet items, entertainment remotes

  • Leave minimal decorative items on tables/counters

  • Option to add fruit bowls, fresh flowers for color!

Please note: Due to liability, our photographers do not move large furniture, treadmills, kitchen appliances, dog crates, etc. We also do not touch personal hygiene  and bathroom supplies. Please be sure to hide these items!

Aerial Shoot Prep

  • Hide cars in garage, under trees, or park down the street away from house

  • Hide garbage cans in garage/shed

  • Keep everyone inside, including pets!

Twilight Shoot Prep

  • Turn on all outdoor/landscape/pool lights

  • Turn on interior lights in main areas with windows

  • Avoid yellow or green lights (warm daylight bulbs are okay)