Preparing A Property for a Photographic Session

For exterior photography

•  Put all vehicles in the garage or off property.
• Close your garage doors.Make sure there are no garbage cans on the side of the house or in front of the house.
• Remove any hoses that could be laying around.
• Pick up any children’s toys, put away toys or game equipment. 
• Have your lawn mowed and make sure shrubs are cleaned and edged. It’s a good idea to remove any dead plants, shrubs or planters.
• If you have a pool or spa, make sure it’s clean and remove any hoses, vacuums or covers.
• Make sure patio furniture is clean and cushions are flawless.
• If it’s summer, you can open up the patio umbrellas, if you have them. If it’s winter or late autumn, we suggest closing them.
• Make sure patios are clear of dirt. We recommend washing them.
• In autumn, when leaves are falling, we suggest having a landscaper show up a few hours before the photography session so that the property is clear of leaves. ​

For interior photography

• Prepare the property as if it was for a showing or open house.
• Put away as many personal items as possible.
• Make sure the property and especially the floors, rugs, carpets are spotless.
• Temporarily confine or remove pets and remove their beds, bowls and toys.
• Turn on all lights and replace all burnt out light bulbs inside and out.
• Level-off all lampshades and blinds/window shades.
• Close all doors on areas not to be photographed.

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