5 Real Estate Photography Tips & Tricks

Learn 5 real estate photography tips & tricks to produce industry leading content in this quickly growing profession

To maintain a consistent styled real estate photography portfolio, stay organized with a shot list. Though every property will be different, having a general list is ideal to reference in every project. In general, a shot list should include:

One photo per bathroom (unless the bathroom is spacious or luxurious enough to issue more)
Two wide-angled shots of the bedrooms, living room, and kitchen
Up to three photos of the exterior landscape
One photo per pantry, closet, garage, and laundry room
If you have a drone, then up to three aerial shots

2. Perform A Pre-Shoot Site Walkthrough

Set aside 30 minutes to an hour to walk through the property so you can get a good sense of the space. The walkthrough will also allow you to plan what resources you’ll need for lighting, and potentially support staging efforts. Make note of the property's unique features along with areas that you feel will be more of a challenge to shoot so you can brainstorm angle/lighting solutions ahead of time.

During this walk through you will also be able to quickly take items out of the shot to declutter. Do not be afraid to suggest hiding of a few items for a better shot, after-all you are the expert.