Getting Ready for Professional Pictures

INSIDE YOUR HOME:

•  DE-CLUTTER the house. Remove all excess items. A cluttered home feels chaotic and small, but a bare house feels empty and cold. Find a happy medium.
•  OPEN all curtains/blinds to let natural light in.
•  TURN ON all lamps, chandeliers and other lighting. Make sure all light bulbs are working and bright.
•  TURN OFF ceiling fans.
•  CLEAN UP: The house doesn’t have to be spotless, but make sure all trash is cleared, carpets are vacuumed, wood floors mopped. Put remote controls, trash cans, and cords out of sight.
•  KITCHEN: Clear off countertops including cookware, knives, appliances, paper towels, etc. Make sure refrigerator/freezer is free of magnets and pictures. Remove dishes from sink. Move trashcan to garage.
•  BEDROOMS: Make beds. Clear bedside tables. Take down any personal items that you do not want to be photographed. Close dresser drawers and pick up any clothes. Remove hamper.
•  BATHROOMS: Remove all toiletries from showers, countertops, etc.  Remove used towels and place fresh towels in the bathrooms. Clean toilets, bathtubs, mirrors, and sinks. Put down toilet lid.
•  DINING ROOM: Keep dining room table clear or you may have a simple center piece and set the table. Remove any high chairs/booster seats.
•  ENTRY WAY: Remove shoes, jackets, keys, sunglasses, etc.
•  PETS: Please put pets in a safe place that will no be photographed. Remove pet crates, bowls, beds, litterbox, food containers, leashes, etc.

 

 OUTSIDE YOUR HOME:

•  REMOVE tools, toys, garden hoses or other objects.
•  SWEEP front walkway and clean up after pets.
•  TRIM the lawn, hedges, or trees as needed.
•  MOW and edge lawn.
•  REMOVE CARS from driveway.
•  REMOVE TRASHCANS from side of home so they are out of sight (in garage or at curb)
•  CLEAN patio furniture, grill (undercover if good condition), etc. Place outdoor pillows on furniture.
•  AVOID scheduling a photo session on trash day.

 

NOTE: The garage is typically not photographed and can be used to store items you remove from inside and outside home.