Homes show best when they are clean, decluttered and fully photo-ready prior to the shoot. Our team captures the property as presented, focusing on lighting, composition, and detail rather than preparation.  Here are the things you can do to prepare your home to look its very best: Exteriors Garage & Vehicles: Keep garage doors closed with vehicles inside, or park vehicles away from the property when possible. Yard, Deck & Patio: Tidy all outdoor spaces, arrange patio furniture neatly, and remove temporary or miscellaneous items. Garage & Vehicles: Keep garage doors closed with vehicles inside, or park vehicles away from the property when possible. Trash & Recycling Bins: Store bins inside the garage, shed, or another concealed area. Hoses: Neatly coil hoses on a reel or place them out of sight. Windows: Raise shades, open drapes and curtains, and turn on interior lights. Remove any items obstructing views. Exterior Lighting: Turn on all exterior lighting, including porch, garage, and patio lights. Doormats: Remove exterior mats if they distract from the home’s appearance. Signage: Remove all non-essential signage, including real estate signs, security notices, and temporary postings. Seasonal Decorations: Minimize, delay, or remove holiday decorations whenever possible. Trash & Recycling Bins: Store bins inside the garage, shed, or another concealed area. Hoses: Neatly coil hoses on a reel or place them out of sight. Windows: Raise shades, open drapes and curtains, and turn on interior lights. Remove any items obstructing views. Exterior Lighting: Turn on all exterior lighting, including porch, garage, and patio lights. Doormats: Remove exterior mats if they distract from the home’s appearance. Signage: Remove all non-essential signage, including real estate signs, security notices, and temporary postings. Seasonal Decorations: Minimize, delay, or remove holiday decorations whenever possible. Garage & Vehicles: Keep garage doors closed with vehicles inside, or park vehicles away from the property when possible. Trash & Recycling Bins: Store bins inside the garage, shed, or another concealed area. Hoses: Neatly coil hoses on a reel or place them out of sight. Windows: Remove any temporary objects obstructing views. Exterior Lighting: Turn on all exterior lighting, including porch, garage, and patio lights. Doormats: Remove exterior mats if they distract from the home’s appearance. Signage: Remove all non-essential signage, including real estate signs, security notices, and temporary postings. Seasonal Decorations: Minimize, delay, or remove holiday decorations whenever possible. Interiors Window Treatments: Open curtains and raise shades to allow in natural light, unless the exterior view is distracting or negatively affects the room. Lighting Throughout the Home: Turn on all interior lights, including accent, under-cabinet, and stove lighting, to create a warm and consistent look throughout the space. Personal Items & Photos: Remove or minimize family photographs, personal paperwork, and highly individualized décor where possible. Desks, Counters & Shelving: Clear excess items from desks, bookshelves, and surfaces to create a clean, polished appearance. Electronics & Screens: Power off televisions, monitors, and other screens. Avoid screen savers or illuminated displays. Cords & Wires: Hide or organize visible cables and charging cords whenever possible. Pets & Accessories: Remove pets from photographed areas along with toys, food bowls, beds, crates, and other pet-related items. Fans & Fireplaces: Turn off all ceiling and standing fans. Fireplaces should remain off during photography unless otherwise requested. Entry Areas & Mats: Remove doormats and unnecessary floor coverings near exterior doors to keep entryways clean and visually open. Kitchens Sink Areas: Remove dishes, drying racks, sponges, soap bottles, caddies, and cleaning supplies from sinks and surrounding areas. Countertops & Islands: Clear unnecessary items and keep surfaces clean and minimal. Leave only intentional décor or staged pieces. Floors: Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors as needed to ensure they are clean and free of debris. Refrigerator Exterior: Remove magnets, notes, calendars, children’s artwork, and papers from the refrigerator. Trash & Recycling: Store trash bins and recycling containers out of sight whenever possible. Small Appliances: Minimize countertop appliances such as toasters, air fryers, coffee pods, blender bases, and charging stations unless they contribute to the styling of the space. Paper Towels & Cleaning Supplies: Remove paper towel holders, dish soap, and visible cleaning products from counters. Cabinet & Refrigerator Tops: Clear items stored above cabinets or refrigerators, including boxes, baskets, and unused appliances. Stove & Oven Areas: Ensure stovetops are spotless and free of cookware, utensils, or food items. Dining Tables & Breakfast Nooks: Keep tables simple and uncluttered with minimal, tasteful staging if desired. Bedrooms & Offices Floors & Area Rugs: Remove small or visually distracting rugs when possible to create a more open, streamlined look. Beds & Linens: Make beds neatly using simple, solid-colored bedding when available. Keep styling minimal and clean for a hotel-like appearance. Desks & Dressers: Clear surfaces of papers, cords, and miscellaneous items. Keep décor intentional and minimal to reduce visual clutter. Under Beds: Ensure this area is completely clear, as it is often visible in photos and can distract from the overall presentation. Electronics & Networking Devices: Conceal modems, routers, and visible tech equipment when possible without disrupting functionality. Fans & Portable Units: Remove standing fans, portable air conditioners, air purifiers, and similar appliances to maintain a clean, uncluttered space. Bathrooms Shower & Bathtub: Clear all products, bottles, loofahs, and accessories from the tub and shower. Leave fixtures visible and ensure the tub deck and surrounding edges are open and unobstructed. Sink & Vanity Areas: Remove all toiletries, personal care items, and countertop clutter. Keep surfaces as clean and minimal as possible. Toilet Area: Close toilet lids and remove all visible bathroom items such as toilet paper stands, baskets, plungers, and toilet brushes. Towels & Textiles: Use only clean, neatly folded or intentionally staged towels. Remove any damp, worn, or excess linens. Flooring & Mats: Remove all bath mats and floor coverings unless they are specifically part of the staging design. Ensure floors are clean and visible. Trash & Accessories: Remove bathroom trash bins and any additional accessories or storage items that are not part of staging. Personal Hygiene Items: Hide toothbrushes (including electric), razors, cosmetics, and any other personal care products from view. Scales & Utility Items: Remove bathroom scales and other functional items from the floor or corners. Closet & Door Areas: Remove robes, clothing, and towels hanging on doors, hooks, or behind entryways to keep the space clean and uncluttered. ​ For those who prefer extra support, preparation and light staging services can be arranged in advance (see Upgrades). ​

Sessions are designed to be focused and efficient. What to wear We recommend clean, neutral tones and minimal patterns for a timeless, professional look. Solid colors tend to photograph best and keep the focus on you rather than the clothing. Avoid large logos, heavy graphics, or overly bold prints. To give yourself flexibility, we recommend bringing 2–3 outfit options with slight variation (for example: blazer vs. no blazer, light vs. darker neutrals, or more casual vs. more polished). This allows us to create a well-rounded set of images that reflect different aspects of your brand. If you have established brand colors, you’re welcome to subtly incorporate them through accessories such as a blouse accent, tie, jewelry, or layering piece. Grooming & presentation Please arrive camera-ready with grooming consistent with your professional appearance in client-facing settings. Hair should be neat and styled as you typically wear it for business. Light, natural makeup is recommended for camera consistency, even for those who don’t normally wear makeup. Pay attention to small details such as nails, facial hair, and overall polish, as these become more noticeable in close-up images and video. Guided experience No modeling experience is needed. You’ll be guided throughout the entire session with direction on posing, movement, and expression to ensure you look natural, confident, and approachable on camera. Props that support your business You’re welcome to bring a few simple props that naturally reflect your work and brand. This may include items such as a laptop, phone, tablet, keys, or real estate signage. Props should feel authentic and minimal—used to enhance your story, not distract from it. Location planning We will confirm your location in advance based on lighting, space, and overall aesthetic. Both indoor and outdoor environments may be used to create a natural, lifestyle-driven look. Bright, well-lit spaces with clean, uncluttered backgrounds tend to photograph best and help keep the focus on you. Rest & readiness We recommend getting a good night’s sleep before your shoot and planning to arrive a bit early so you feel relaxed and unhurried. Being well-rested and comfortable translates directly into more natural, confident images and video. Logistics & timing Please plan for a little extra time beyond the scheduled session. This allows for outfit changes (if part of package), lighting adjustments, and smooth transitions between locations or setups. We’ll guide the flow of the shoot so everything stays efficient and comfortable. Weather & rescheduling Outdoor sessions may be rescheduled due to weather to ensure the best possible results. If conditions are not ideal, we will work with you to find a new time that maintains the quality and consistency of your final images and video.

Our focus goes beyond simply documenting a property—we create intentional visual marketing designed to attract attention, build emotional connection, and support stronger listing performance. Every shoot is approached with both technical precision and marketing strategy in mind, from composition and lighting to pacing and delivery. For agent branding, we extend that same philosophy to personal presence—helping agents show up as confident, consistent, and recognizable across all platforms. The goal is not just to deliver media, but to create assets that actively support your business growth and brand positioning.