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Prepare for your home photos
Inside
• Have all light bulbs working and turned on prior to the photographer’s arrival
• Turn all fans off
• Blinds down and open/window treatments pulled back
• Hide pet related items including bowls, kennels, beds, toys, etc.
• Place pets in a separate room or garage
• Remove all seasonal decorations
• Remove all magnets, photos, etc. from refrigerators
• Hide garbage cans in pantry or garage
• Empty the sink and remove dish soap/cleaning supplies
• Turn on lights above the sink, stove and under/above cabinets
• Clear the kitchen counters, less is more
• Hide all toiletries (shampoo/conditioners, toothbrushes, soaps etc.)
• Hide robes, dirty clothes, hampers, garbage cans and scales
• Remove all rugs in the master bathroom
• Clean mirrors
Outside
• Park vehicles away from the front of the house prior to the photographer’s arrival
• Absolutely no contractors can be working outside or inside the property at the time of the shoot
• Mow grass and remove all debris from the sidewalks and driveways
• Power wash sidewalks and driveways if needed
• Place garbage and recycling cans inside the garage
• Remove all seasonal decorations
• Remove pet waste
• Hide children’s toys and pet-related items
• Remove and store pool cleaner, nets and chemical bottles
• Turn all fans off
• Make sure water sprinklers do not run before or during the shoot
• Roll up or store hoses
• Neatly arrange patio furniture
• Cover or clean grills
Twilight Photos
• Park vehicles away from the front of the house
• Turn all lights on inside and outside the house including pool and spa (no flood lights)
• Blinds down and open/window treatments pulled back
• Turn off all inside and outside fans
• Place garbage and recycling cans inside the garage
• Spa and water features on
• Outdoor gas fire areas lit (no wood-burning fire pits)