PREPARING FOR YOUR SHOOT
PREPARING FOR THE SHOOT
PRIOR THE ARRIVAL OF THE MEDIA SPECIALIST, THE HOME SHOULD BE READY
SHOOTING PROTOCOLS
It is preferred that the people and any animals living in the home should not be in the home during the photoshoot.
If anyone in the home is showing any signs of illness, the photographer must be notified prior to the photoshoot so that decisions can be made on how to proceed.
Exterior
Please remove any vehicles that may be in the driveway and away from the front of the home. Vehicles can cause a distraction when potential buyers are viewing the photos. It is the home you are selling.
The yard and shrubbery should be mowed/trimmed.
Put away any toys for animal and children
Please remove garbage cans and /or store out of sight along with any hoses.
INTERIOR
Please have all clutter removed, put extra “stuff” away. The beds should be made, furniture and fans should be dusted. Mirrors and windows should be clean.
If there are rooms that have excessive decorations/furnishings, please remove as much excess as possible.
Anything hidden under the bed will most likely be seen in the photo.
All ceiling fans should be off and clean. All light bulbs should be on and working the bulbs would ideally be the same color of light preferably daylight white.
Pets should be contained or removed during the media collection process.
Some things can “Photoshopped,” but it may incur additional costs.
We Will Not
Clean the home
Touch personal hygiene items
Make beds
Move or handle pets
Move or hide cords