Preparing Your Property
Your first job before any photographer visits your space is to thoroughly clean and tidy up from top to bottom.
You should also remove any personal items to maximise the feeling of open spaces. When searching for a new home, holiday destination or place to stay, people imagine themselves within the property, so by removing as many personal items as possible you will allow buyers and/or visitors to imagine themselves and their own belongings in the property.
Lights and lamps should all be switched off. As lighting can sometimes imbalance the colour of the room. In some cases we will put these on if they enhance the image.
Finally, please move vehicles from the front of your property.
Exterior
Move any vehicles from the outside of your property
Remove any clutter from outside the property such as bins and hoses
Clean the windows
Sweep up leaves
Mow the lawn
Living room / Dining room
Arrange cushions to look smart and tidy, the more soft furnishings the better
Any children's toys or piles of magazines etc should be out of sight
Arrange chairs neatly and symmetrically for the best dining room photographs.
Fresh flowers, fruit and pastries are a great way to enhance the space, this allows the images to give a sense of lifestyle
Kitchen
Clear all work tops and make sure there are no tea towels,
chopping boards and hide all cables from kettles and toasters on show.Move bins out the way
Clear away any unused appliances
Hide all fridge magnets
Clean the sink (no dirty dishes)
If you have pets, hide their food bowls and beds
A full, fresh fruit bowl can add a bit of colour
Bedrooms
Anything stored under the bed should be completely out of sight
Add pillows to beds for a better look
All drawers and wardrobe doors should be shut
Remove any personal items
Bathroom
Close toilet lids
Remove personal items like shower gels and tooth brushes
Polish taps and mirrors
Remove toilet brushes, bath mats and bins prior to the photoshoot