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    Preparation Guide

    How to Get Your Property Camera Ready

    Simple, proven tips to make sure your property looks its absolute best — whether you're booking photos, video, 3D, or all three.
    3 Simple Steps
    ~5 min read

    Property Camera Ready Tips from R/E Pro Photos is a free preparation guide for listings in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. A property that is camera ready photographs better and needs fewer reshoots. Declutter surfaces, turn on every light, open blinds, hide cords and bins, and park cars away from the front of the house before the photographer arrives. See live pricing

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    Step 01

    Outside Preparation

    First impressions start at the curb. A few small touches outside dramatically lift every exterior shot.
    01

    Tidy the Landscaping

    Mow the lawn, trim shrubs, and clear walkways for a sharp, well-kept exterior.

    02

    Move Vehicles Out of Sight

    Park cars in the garage or down the street so the driveway and curb appeal shine.

    03

    Hide Outdoor Clutter

    Stow trash cans, bikes, hoses, and toys out of frame for a clean, distraction-free shot.

    Step 02

    Inside Preparation

    Clean, clutter-free spaces let the architecture and design of each room speak for itself.
    01

    Clear the Path

    Move furniture and objects that block angles. Doors should open fully — every room shot from all sides.

    02

    Light It Right

    Replace burned-out bulbs and use a consistent color temperature (soft white or daylight) throughout the home.

    03

    Less Is More

    Remove clutter and knick-knacks from tables and shelves. Put away toys, books, and personal items.

    04

    Kitchen Reset

    Clear counters, hide toasters and coffee makers, and remove magnets and photos from the fridge.

    05

    Bathroom Polish

    Clean mirrors and counters, close toilet seats, and remove personal toiletries from view.

    06

    Empty Indoor Bins

    Empty or stash all indoor trash cans so nothing distracts from each room's design.

    07

    Pet-Free Presentation

    Hide litter boxes, bowls, beds, and toys. Many buyers are allergy-sensitive or pet-averse.

    08

    Stay Out of Frame

    Our ultra-wide lens captures more than you'd expect — please relax in another room or floor.

    Step 03

    When the Photographer Arrives

    A quick final pass right before we shoot ensures every frame is gallery-ready from the very first click.

    Have a question before the shoot? Contact our team.

    Final Walk-Through Checklist

    • Turn on every light, including under-cabinet and table lamps

    • Open all blinds, curtains, and shades fully

    • Close all toilet seats and lids

    • Make sure interior doors swing open freely

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    Book a shoot today and get HDR photography, walkthrough, highlight & social media videos, 3D Matterport, and drone & aerials, edited and delivered according to each service's turnaround.

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    Property Camera Ready Tips: cost, turnaround and what you get

    Property Camera Ready Tips from R/E Pro Photos is a free preparation guide for listings in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. A property that is camera ready photographs better and needs fewer reshoots. Declutter surfaces, turn on every light, open blinds, hide cords and bins, and park cars away from the front of the house before the photographer arrives.

    Prep time
    Allow 1 to 2 hours before the shoot
    Biggest wins
    Clear counters, full lighting, open window coverings
    Outside
    Move cars, hoses and bins out of frame
    Next step
    Book the shoot once the home is prepared
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    Common questions

    Clear kitchen and bathroom counters, make all beds, turn on every light and replace dead bulbs, open blinds and curtains, hide bins, cords and pet items, and move cars off the driveway and away from the front of the house.

    It is easier if the home is empty. If someone needs to be present, we work room by room so people and pets can move ahead of the camera.

    We will do what we can on site, but last-minute tidying eats into shoot time and can mean rooms are photographed less favourably. A reshoot is charged as a new session.

    Last updated: October 26, 2026