Photography Checklist

Getting your AirBnB or VRBO rental photo ready is the most important thing you as the host can do to get great images. This checklist can help you to get everything in place for picture day.

General Preparations

  • Open all blinds and curtains to bring in natural light and show the outside views.

  • Remove cluttered items from countertops, tables and other areas. Open spaces look more welcoming.

  • Turn off all lights, except were necessary

  • Create open spaces by removing not needed furniture and clear counter tops and shelves

  • Remove small floor rugs and door mats to highlight beautiful floors.

Kitchens

  • Let in as much natural light as possible

  • Clean up counters and de-clutter surfaces. Show a few highlight kitchen amenities (e.g. coffee maker, toaster, …)

  • Hide cables and unnecessary tools

  • Hide all cooking supplies in cabinets

  • Arrange visible objects aesthetically pleasing

Living + Dining Rooms

  • Open all curtains and blinds

  • Straighten cushions and blankets, arrange pillows

  • Leave only a few selected items on surfaces (less is more)

  • Arrange chairs to highlight the size of the room.

  • Straighten out cables (or hide them) wherever possible

Bathrooms

  • Clean all mirrors and counter tops

  • Arrange toiletries and hang fresh towels

  • Put toilet seat down and replace toilet paper roll

  • Open all curtains and blinds

  • Remove floor mats

Bedrooms

  • Open all curtains and blinds, switch lights & fans off

  • Make beds, tuck in comforter and straighten pillows.

  • Reduce clutter of bedside table and dresser

  • Close all closets

Outside Areas

  • Move cars from the driveways and front of the property

  • Remove all unwanted objects (e.g. rubbish bins, toys, sports equipment, …)

  • Mow and edge grass, trim overgrown trees and brushes

  • Arrange outdoor seating areas and remove BBQ and/or pool covers