Prepare Your Home

You've booked an appointment so it's time to ensure that your house is looking it's best

Home Prep Guide

Home staging and preparation is equally as important as a photographer’s skillset. It is imperative to consider organization and décor upon expecting great quality from your photographer and videographer. House tidiness and cleanliness is the difference between a living room money shot and paying extra to photoshop flaws that could have been easily avoided. Below are guidelines to make your home be as ready as possible!

The Exterior

Turn on all lights
Replace burned out light bulbs
Sweep and clean spaces and walkways and hide unwanted items such as cables, equipment, toys, hoses, etc
Move all cars from driveway (park them in the garage if necessary or park them a couple houses down. Leave garage door closed)
Straighten outdoor and patio furniture
Remove any flags and signs (including agent signs)
Have the landscaping and lawns freshly clean and cut
Clean pool and hide or put away all related cleaning equipment

The Interior

Turn on all lights
Replaced all burned out light bulbs
Clean, dust, and wipe surfaces
Broom, mop, and vacuum floors
Tuck trash cans somewhere where they cannot be seen
Remove cables, newspapers, magazines, toys, personal photos, remotes, pens, religious symbols, etc
Turn off TV, PCs, fans, and other devices
Conceal cables as best as possible
No dirty dishes. Dry and put away all dishes
Clean mirrors, windows and other glass items that may show in photos
Open all blinds and shades (no need to roll up, just twist open if applicable)

Bathrooms

Lower all toilet seats
Clear countertops of any items not used for decoration (tissue boxes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc)
Hide toiletries including shampoo and soap
Remove/Hide trash can
Clean floors and declutter

Kitchen

Clean, dust, and wipe surfaces
No dishes in sink. Put away all dishes
No fridge magnets, papers, photos, etc
Conceal trash can

Bedrooms

Make bed and remove wrinkles
Fluff pillows
Remove personal photos
Remove items and devices such as books, Alexa, speakers, visually distracting electronics
Put away clothes
Eliminate clutter, do not allow items underneath bed to be seen

Dining Room

Stage dining table with your best dinnerware if possible
Add centerpieces if possible, such as decorative candles, flowers, vases, etc
Remove any child seats if applicable
Make sure all chairs are spaced out evenly and pushed in evenly

Pets and Neighbors

Keep pets out of the way (garage, backyard section that is out of sight, etc)
Remove all glitter boxes and pet supplies from sight (bowls, food, etc)
If possible, let neighbors know about the photoshoot so they may keep their garage door closed and hide their vehicles