Prepping your home for your photographer

10 Minutes Before Photo Shoot-

• Do Not Leave Vehicles in Drive Way at Time of Shoot (keep in mind I will see through the windows so do not park where I can see the vehicles).
• Ensure ALL Weapons are Put and Locked Away!
• Turn open all blinds. If they are shades, please pull to the side.
• Are ALL Seasonal decorations removed?
• Minimize family pictures
• Turn on ALL lights, check for burned outs!
• Turn off all ceiling fans (but leave the lights on)
• Turn off TV & computer screens (in office areas)
• Ensure pets & children will not be in the way

Your General Areas-

• De-Personalize your home
• De-clutter ALL Areas!
• Remove Seasonal decorations, don’t date your listing!
• Make sure all your pictures, floor lamps, lamp shades and wall hangings are all hanging level
• Replace all light bulbs burned out and replace with Matching bulbs. Working Lights Are Very Important!
• Tidy or Hide all electrical cords & cables

Living Areas-

• De-clutter/Remove toys, fans, game consoles, pet beds, etc.
• Remove Exercise bikes/equipment
• Arrange DVDs, games, books neatly in shelves
• Clean ceiling fans, Light switches, other Wall Plates

Kitchen and Dining Areas:

• Clean and put away all dishes/cutlery
• De-clutter Sink Area, counters and all small appliances
• Remove detergents, dish clothes, dish rack, towels
• Clean Sink Area, and all Back Splashes & Range Hoods Especially if stainless steel!
• Clean Top of Refrigerator
• Ensure Range hood lights are working
• De-Personalize the Fridge Remove all objects from fridge, e.g. magnets, photos
• Remove bins and pet bowls (we can move the trash cans around during the shoot if needed)
• Ensure paper towels rolls have a FULL ROLL!

Bedrooms-

• De-clutter and De-Personalize All Bedrooms.
• Clear away all clothes – Remove personal items
• Ensure All Bedroom lamps are working! Working Lights Are Very Important!
• Remove posters/stickers from walls, Make sure All Picture Frames are Level

 Bathrooms-

• De-clutter Vanity Counter and all appliances
• Remove All soaps, shampoos, face washing cloths, toys, scales, bins, etc
• Ensure All Towels Match and Look Fresh
• Remove All tooth brushes, tooth paste, razors, hair dryers, etc
• Clean/Polish All glass and Mirrors, Mirrors
• Remove toilet cleaning utensils, Seats down

Outside Areas, Pool and Spa and Patio areas-

• Clean around the outside area of your home
• Yard Should Look Neat and Well Kept – Give a good impression!
• Remove All gardening equipment from yard & store away – e.g. hoses, rakes, wheel barrows
• Clear All Yard Debris – this means Dog Poo
• Don’t forget the side areas
• Pressure clean driveway and paved areas if needed. – Makes a great impression!
• Ensure all toys are put away
• Remove All pool cleaners and poles
• Clean Around pool area, remove leaves, debris, etc
• Arrange patio furniture as a Summer-Time Pool Party
• Remove All pool Toys

Ensuring these items are taken care of will make the photoshoot run quickly and smoothly and will give your home that extra polished look for photos.