Get ready for your photoshoot to make sure things go smoothly!
*COVID-19 Update: Effective immediately and for the foreseeable future, our photographers will NOT touch, move, re-arrange or make adjustments to anything in/on the property.
BEFORE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER ARRIVES
- Ensure ALL repairs are completed, including repairs to the exterior and interior. We cannot shoot around service-men and their equipment.
- Move vehicles out of the driveway and do not park directly in front of your home.
- For mutual driveways, arrange with neighbour to remove their vehicle(s), if possible.
- Take a few minutes to make sure the house is clutter-free and all is in order.
- Turn on as many lights as you can when the photographer arrives.
- Arrange for pets to be temporarily removed from the home.
OUTDOORS:
- Spruce up your garden and lawn; trim shrubs, if necessary.
- Yard and patio should be neat; outdoor furniture should be in good shape. If the weather is nice and you have a patio umbrella, consider having it up (it looks really inviting).
- Store garbage and recycling bins in the garage; instead of front or side of house.
- Mow the lawn; make sure the driveway & entryway are free of clutter (toys, bikes, etc.)
- Winter – keep the sidewalks & driveway cleared of snow & ice..
- Move cars out of the driveway.
ALL AREAS:
- Remove clutter and tidy up the shelves and tabletops.
- Move excess furniture out of rooms. You want the space clean, open, and clutter-free.
- Replace burnt out light bulbs and if you can, replace lightbulbs with DAYLIGHT bulbs.
- Do not over-do-it with decorations; less is more.
- Clean windows & mirrors
- Vacuum or wash floors
KITCHEN:
- Clean off kitchen counters; remove any clutter including dish soap, sponges, scrubs, dish cloths and tea towels.
- Make sure dirty/clean dishes are out of the sink & put away.
- Remove pet food and water bowls.
- Unstrap any baby seats from kitchen chairs and store away highchairs.
BATHROOMS:
- Put essential items used daily in a small box that can be stored away.
- Close the toilet lid and empty the garbage.
- Clean mirrors & glass surfaces.
- Hang towels neatly from towel bar.
- Don’t store items in the bathtub, they usually show through the curtain.
- If you have a glass shower surround, clean the glass and remove ALL items.
BEDROOMS:
- Put essential items used daily in a small box that can be stored away.
- Make the bed and place some throw pillows on it.
- Remove all clothing (from floors, furniture etc.)
OUR PHOTOGRAPHERS WILL NOT:
- Move furniture
- Clean or dust
- Move garbage
- Pick up/move clutter
- Assemble furniture
- Rearrange spaces