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MARKETING PHOTO & VIDEO GUIDE
How to take clean, professional shots—no editing required
PREPARE THE HOME
Before you take any pictures or video, make sure the home is 100% ready so you don’t have to stop and fix things mid-recording.
Put away all loose items.
Put away tools, materials, and equipment.
Open every window blind.
Open every door.
Turn on every light.
Turn off ceiling fans.
Close toilet lids.
Close trash can lids, or take out the trash if there’s no lid.
Ask anyone else (owner, tenant, vendor, etc.) to exit the property for a distraction-free shoot.
PREPARE YOUR PHONE
Increase resolution to maximum (check camera settings).
Clean the camera lens with a soft cloth or shirt.
Turn off flash, unless needed for lighting.
Turn off filters — we want natural, clear photos.
Use wide angle if available, but avoid fisheye or distorted views.
Use your phone’s camera app, not third-party apps like Snapchat or Instagram.
CAMERA TIPS
Hold your phone at waist to chest level.
Keep the camera straight and level.
Always shoot in landscape mode (sideways/horizontal) unless it's for a small room like a bathroom or closet.
FRAME THE ROOM PROPERLY
Stand in a corner or doorway to show more of the room.
Try to include the floor, walls, and ceiling in every shot.
Don’t use zoom — step back if needed.
EXTERIOR SHOTS
Take clear shots of the front and back of the house.
Stand far enough back to show the entire building.
Include driveways, yards, and any features like a pool, shed, or patio.
TAKE MULTIPLE ANGLES
Take 2–3 photos per room from different angles.
Include all rooms: kitchen, living room, bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry, garage, and yard.
Highlight key features like tile work, appliances, or built-ins.
AVOID THESE MISTAKES
No people, pets, or shadows in the photo.
No blurry or dark images.
Don’t tilt the camera — always keep it level.
REVIEW BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE ROOM
Check your photos before leaving each room.
If anything is blurry, dark, or off-frame, delete and retake it now.
UPLOAD BEFORE FILMING THE NEXT ROOM
Start your upload before leaving the home.
Upload to this folder:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1479ksuM0DOMk46j3msVLfOCC-K23PdBO?usp=drive_link