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Pre-Shoot Prep List
General
- Keep lights off, but make sure all bulbs work
- Turn off ceiling fans
- Open blinds and curtains
- Remove pet beds, crates, water bowls
- Remove/hide trash bins
- Hide anything that is unwanted from the delivered photos (if it is left in the room/space, it might be in the photo)
- Basic house cleaning prior to the shoot is highly recommended
Bathroom
- Remove dirty towels
- Clean glass mirrors and doors
- Remove dirty laundry bins
- Clear countertop clutter i.e. toothbrushes, hygiene products, hair dryers, moisturizers, etc.
- Place matching neutral matching bath towels or none at all
- Toilet seats should be down
- Replace toilet paper
Exteriors
- Move cars from driveway to front of house to reserve space for a clear front shot
- Remove security signs
- Hide all trash bins
- Close garage doors
- Remove lawn clutter i.e. hoses, tools, toys, etc.
- Basic lawn/yard maintenance i.e. mow grass, trim hedges, prune dead leaves, leaf blow yard
Bedroom
- Make beds
- Fluff pillows
- Remove clutter from desks i.e. papers, folders, wires, chargers, etc.
- Remove items from underneath bed
Living Room
- Arrange pillows and blankets
- Fluff couches i.e. “sat-on imprints”
- Remove clutter from table tops
- Turn off all TVs
- Hide remote controls and wires
- Hide personal pictures
Kitchen
- Remove countertop clutter i.e. dishes, mugs, unsightly appliances, paper towel dispensers, etc.
- Remove refrigerator stickers, papers, magnets, photos
- Keep the sink empty