• For interiors, please set the camera up on a tripod around sternum level (around 3 1/2 feet off the ground). I’d prefer to get a bit more floor rather that more ceiling.

• I’d recommend a 3-way geared head but whatever you use, try to get the camera as level as possible for each shot.

• If possible, minimize camera shake with a timer or remote trigger.

• Only shoot horizontal/landscape (no verticals needed)

• 3x Bracketed shots, ideally +/-2 stops

• 1x flash pop into the ceiling with the shutter cranked enough to minimize ambient light color casts (usually 1/160-250 for me)

• 1-3x flash shots if there are dark areas

• If there’s a window, please take one final shot with the window exposed decently, which should leave the interior almost black (usually 1/400-800 for me)

• Please try to get shots from at least two corners per room, more if the scene allows.

• The priority is a variety of wide angle shots that show as much of the spaces as possible.

• Most of the shots will be somewhat diagonal, but if a straight on shot looks good, feel free to include that.

• Sometimes the shot looks great except for an ugly feature like an electrical panel, stained rug, or something. We know that the shots don’t look good, but if they’re not included then the client will ask why not. Please just take the shot so they can see for themselves.

• Properties will be instructed that we shot “as-is,” so try not to move too much stuff. That being said, if something is obviously out of place (maybe a tag on a window drawstring), feel free to adjust.

• Make sure to show the patio if there is one.

• Try to get a decent shot of the laundry room (if there is one) in the context of the whole space.

• Shoot closets. They’re boring to look at but they are a big selling point for the property.

• First and foremost, be safe. If something feels dangerous, it’s not worth it.

• Please shoot 3 exposure bracketed shots from each angle 0/+1/-1

• I would recommend starting with a “lap” wide and far away. Then circling in, getting closer to the property as you do.

• Look for interesting features around the property to place in the background. Hills/mountains, water, features, city, skylines, etc.

• Play with height. Some shots will look better high and far away. Others will look better 10 to 15 feet off the ground and fairly close.

• Get some straight down shots of the pool(s) and other outdoor amenities.

Here’s a link to a sample gallery of proofs with a fairly standard list of amenities (pool, model, laundry, fitness center and monument sign)