Photography Day
🏡 Photoshoot Prep Checklist
To help your home look its very best for the upcoming photography session, please follow these steps before the photographer arrives:
Lighting & Atmosphere
- Turn ON all lights and lamps, including under-cabinet lighting.
- Turn OFF ceiling fans, TVs, and computer screens.
- Open all blinds and curtains to let in natural light.
- Ensure windows are closed.
- Replace any burnt-out light bulbs.
General Tidying & Staging
- Tidy up all rooms: make beds, straighten furniture, and pillows.
- Complete all staging: place pillows, flowers, and décor.
- Declutter and depersonalize: remove personal items and holiday decorations.
- Hide visible cords and trash cans (place them in the garage if possible).
Kitchen & Bathrooms
- Clear countertops, leaving only minimal décor (remove any large appliances too).
- Remove towels and magnets from fridge/stove.
- Remove rugs and runners to showcase the flooring and create a cleaner, more open look (larger rugs can stay in place).
- Close toilet lids and hide extra toilet paper.
- Open shower curtains and remove items from showers, tubs, and counters (e.g., bottles, soap, toothbrushes, waste baskets).
Pets
- Remove all pet-related items (bowls, beds, toys, crates) and secure pets.
Exterior
- Move vehicles out of the driveway and away from the front of the house.
- Remove flags and small signs from the yard.
- Uncover outdoor furniture and grills.
- Clear the yard of toys and clutter.
These small steps will help highlight your home’s best features and ensure the photos look bright, clean, and inviting.
