Photoshoot Prep Guide

Thank you for choosing EmpireOptix! We’ve made this quick, easy preparation guide for you to get the best out of your photoshoot.

Please note, it is your responsibility to ensure your property is tidy and orderly. Failing to do so will result in a delayed service.

 
 
Real estate property hallway entrance

Before We Arrive

  • Open all blinds, shades, and curtains, and turn off all ceiling fans and TV’s.

  • Have the driveway empty; remove all vehicles from the driveway/street in front of the home

  • It is best to take pets out of the property for the shoot, but if that is not possible, place pets in a safe location, away from the rooms being photographed

Contemporary lounge area with a view of New York City

Living Room & Family Room

  • Dust, vacuum, and clean all windows.

  • De-clutter as much as possible - LESS IS MORE!

  • Arrange sofa and accent chair(s) pillows.

  • Remove any personal items, i.e., family photos - This helps the guest project and see themselves as owners, leading to higher sale rates.

  • Hide all visible cords, and replace all burned-out light bulbs.

  • Remove all seasonal and holiday decorations.

  • If there are pets, hide pet beds and pet toys.

Minimal modern lounge kitchen area with a view of New York City

Kitchen & Dining Area

  • Clean the kitchen sink; store away all clean dishes

  • Clear the kitchen counter tops and remove toaster, coffee machine, tea kettle, etc.

  • Hide all trash cans

  • Remove all magnets and decorations from the refrigerator

  • If there are pets, hide all food and water bowls

  • Consider decorating the table with place settings

  • Replace all burned-out light bulbs

Minimal Master bedroom with sliding doors to a swimming pool

Bedrooms

  • Make all the beds and fluff all pillows

  • Check the bed covers/linens, make sure they are wrinkle-free

  • Declutter under the bed; remove items that may show in the photos

  • Remove all clutter and personal items from nightstands and the top of the dressers.

  • Remove all charging cables, i.e., phone cables, etc.

  • Replace all burned-out light bulbs

Large bathroom with dark wood and minimal white tile finish

Bathrooms

  • Clear all personal items from countertops, i.e., soap, toothbrushes, medications, perfumes, etc.

  • Remove all items from inside the showers and tubs

  • Make sure all toilet seats are down

  • Remove all trash cans

  • Only leave out a couple of new towels - preferably white

  • Remove floor rugs

Large terrace balcony area with seating and a view of New York City

Terrace and Balcony

  • Remove all personal items

  • Remove all clutter

  • Clean the railings and panels

Modern house with large back yard and swimming pool

Outside the Home - Front & Back Yard

  • Cut the grass, remove leaves, and trim bushes

  • Clean the driveway

  • Remove garbage cans, water hoses, garden equipment, pool-tools, toys, bicycles, etc.

  • Remove pool cover and clean the pool

  • Have the patio set nicely organized, and umbrella opened

  • Uncover all BBQ grills

  • Remove all seasonal and holiday decorations