BROADCAST Pro Photo- tips for preparing your house for pictures-

LIGHTING IS THE KEY

Outdoor string lights at the firepit and on decks are a great addition. The more the better. 

If possible, have decks pressured washed. 

You do not need to be present. You are of course welcome to be there. I do prefer no one be present. It saves time moving cars, moving people out of the way. I like too systematically photograph your rental. Please send me any gate/door codes needed for access.

Please let me know what the wi-fi password is. Some areas have no cell signal. Sometimes I need internet access to trouble shoot equipment etc...

Please have all window blinds raised and or curtains pulled back. Please have all windows cleaned. Sometimes I will close blinds to hide cabins next door or block direct sunlight.

Please have all chairs, lamps, decor etc... perfectly straight. 

I will uncover hot tubs, grill covers, gas fire tables and setup pool tables. If it's an older grill I will leave the cover on. 

Please have everything underneath decks removed and hidden. Anything under decks will be visible in the aerial shots.

If there are any recently replaced boards on decks or porches, please have them stained to match. New boards you must wait 30 days before staining them.  

Fire pits have them cleaned out free from black burned wood. New firewood stacked inside the pit looks great.

Freshly stained exteriors of cabins make a huge difference.

Fresh pine straw around the rental always enhances your pictures. 

Please let me know if any special instructions needed for patio lights, door locks and hot tubs. 

If you have any special areas, you want featured, please let know. If there are certain areas you don't want photographed, please let me know.

Please hide all interior and exterior trash cans.

Full rolls of toilet paper in the bathrooms. If possible, have the rolls still in wrapping or stamped.

In the kitchen hide the paper towels unless they have a unique holder. The same applies to liquid soaps. 

Please ensure that all lights are working. Interior and exterior. Led lights look best. Upon arrival I will turn on all interior and exterior lights. 

A properly balanced hot tub water makes the pics much better. A hot tub that foams up bad will affect quality.

Please no trailers etc... in the driveway.

Interior doors that want stay open please secure with a door stop. 

Upon arrival I will do a walk through to make sure everything is presentable. The better prepared the rental is the more time I can spend shooting pictures vs straightening up things.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. 706-972-4750