52 Tips to Prepare your Home for Photography

By following the checklist below you'll be ensuring that your property is in a 'tip-top' state for photography & video. 

GENERAL AREAS

  • De-clutter as much as possible – store excess in garage
  • Replace all light bulbs with matching bulbs (warm preferred)
  • Replace all light bulbs with brighter bulbs rather than energy saving bulbs (if possible)
  • Clean all windows inside and outside
  • Remove all lace/see through privacy curtains/blinds
  • Remove all personal items e.g. photos
  • Tidy/Hide all power leads/cables

LOUNGE ROOM / LIVING AREAS

  • Turn off TV and put remotes away
  • Remove all toys, fans, game consoles
  • Remove Exercise bikes/equipment
  • Arrange DVDs, games, books neatly in shelves
  • Turn off and clean ceiling fan

KITCHEN / DINING AREAS

  • Clean and put away all dishes/cutlery
  • Remove all appliances
  • Clean all splash-backs and range hoods
  • Remove all detergents, dish clothes, dish rack, tea towels, plugs
  • Ensure Range hood lights are working
  • Remove all objects from fridge e.g. magnets, photos
  • Remove bins and pet bowls
  • Minimise bench top clutter e.g. salt and pepper, coffee, cereal boxes

BEDROOMS

  • De-clutter toys, books, games, tissue boxes
  • Remove all personal items
  • Ensure bedside lamps are working and are on
  • Remove posters/stickers from walls
  • Clear away all clothes

BATHROOMS / ENSUITES

  • Remove all soaps/shampoo/face washers/bath mats/scales/bins
  • Remove all tooth brushes/tooth paste/razors/hair dryers
  • Make sure glass and mirrors are spotless
  • Remove all non-matching towels
  • Remove toilet cleaning utensils
  • Ensure toilet roll is not empty

OUTSIDE AREAS

  • Mow the lawn and trim edges
  • Rake/sweep up leaves, sticks, papers
  • Remove all gardening equipment e.g. hoses, rakes, wheel barrows
  • Pressure clean driveway and paved areas
  • Tidy garden e.g. weeds
  • Remove washing and pegs from clothes line
  • Remove all cars/boats/bikes/caravans
  • Remove all toys

POOL / SPA AREAS

  • Ensure pool is clean
  • Remove all pool cleaners and poles
  • Remove all pool toys

30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOOT

  • Set the table (optional)
  • Place wine glasses and wine on outside table
  • Open all blinds
  • Turn on all lights
  • Turn off ceiling fans
  • Turn off TV
  • Put pets away
  • Put children away
  • Ensure vehicles can’t be seen
  • Remove washing from clothes lines

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