Picture Perfect: Taking Better Photos of Your Rental Property
7 tips that will make your property look picture perfect!
7 tips that will make your property look picture perfect!
How should I photograph my rental property?
Taking picture perfect photos of your rental property is all about putting your 'best foot forward'! You don’t need to be the next Annie Leibovitz or Anne Geddes to take great photos yourself, but you do need to have an idea of what you’re trying to capture.
Use the 7 tips included in this blog to give prospective tenants a glimpse of what your property has to offer.
Hot Tips for Photographing Your Property
1. Prepare the space
Remove clutter, personal items and anything that may make the area look messy or unclean. Try to remove any unnecessary furniture, so there are just a few key pieces remaining in the room.
2. Use natural light
Turn off the flash on your camera, open the blinds and the windows and try to let in as much natural light as possible. Do not face the sun or the direction of the light when you take the photo, let the light enter the room from behind you.
3. Follow the line
Keep horizontal and vertical lines in the photo as straight as possible. For example, ensure the floor or bench tops are horizontal across the image, rather than at an angle. If there are walls, cupboards or room separators, try to ensure they line up vertically with the photo and there are no diagonals.
Removing distractions and interference for the viewer is worthwhile.
4. Aim low
Photos taken from a lower level often create straighter lines and suggest larger spaces. Try crouching down to get the best interior shots.
5. Cast wide
Start in the corner of the room, or even in a doorway so you can show the full width and capture the entire space available.
6. Release your inner stylist
There is no need to go overboard trying to find the latest styles and accessories for your room, but if there is an opportunity to fill a vase with flowers, or show off your best pillows and decorations, then this is it!
7. Be selective
Take about 10-15 photos, and select the best photo as your ‘hero’ and lead exhibit for your ad. Remember, you do not need to show every photo, select carefully.
