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.
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
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.
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
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
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
Terrace and Balcony
Remove all personal items
Remove all clutter
Clean the railings and panels
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