3. Tips for a successful photoshoot For your convenience we wish to provide you with a photo shoot guide to get the best results for your property.
Bathroom • Remove bottles, soap dishes from shower • Remove toys, floats, pillows, everything from the bath • Remove any hair and dental products from the counter and wipe down • Clean the mirrors and shower screens • Floor mats just make it busy; remove them, unless they are very well matched to the bathroom
Balcony Wash off the dust/mud/leaves this will make the balcony look larger and will make it present better.
Pools Please remove the pool cleaner and any leaves. Minor leaves and debris on the floor is not a problem as we will usually agitate the water to get some ripples going and catch the sun light. This has the additional benefit of hiding bottom debris.
Gardens and courtyard Ensuring that a garden is free of leaves and twigs will lift it a hundred-fold. Also garden hoses are a distraction and are best put away.
Props • A bowl of fruit, flowers, some wine and glasses are usually inexpensive and can add intimacy and colour to the shot • We also use props like these to help lead the viewer’s eye into the shot, so their importance cannot be underestimated • Small bottles of perfume on vanities and bedsides help soften the image The secret to a successful photo shoot is minimalism. The detritus of daily life, like remotes and tissue boxes may make it more liveable, but in a photograph they add visual clutter, close in space and confuse the viewer. Simple elements strategically placed help guide the viewer through the room and take in the feel, space and light that photography can bring to a property.
Living room • Remove remote controls • Fluff up seat cushions, arrange scatter cushions • Wipe down surfaces: dust will show on blinds, curtains, windows • Untangle cords, pull blinds up completely, particularly if there’s a view • Clean windows: they let in more natural light and make the property more airy
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