The new year is a great time to start planning your goals, even in this uncertain time. If you have an Airbnb or a holiday let, chances are your revenue has been down during the pandemic. Why not kick start the year with a fresh set of photographs to boost your listing?
If you’re having a professional Airbnb photography shoot, here’s a few tips to help you on your way to a successful shoot.
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- Prepare a brief for your photographer – highlight the best parts of your property and let the photographer know what you want to capture. It doesn’t have to be an essay, just a few pointers.
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- Spring clean & repair – if there are any niggles that need sorting – chipped paint, stains on carpets, wonky pictures or broken lightbulbs its a good idea to have all these sorted before your shoot.
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- De-clutter – rooms look better with less clutter so ensure you have storage space for items you want to keep but not on display and remember less is more.
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- Think about quality – frayed towels, mismatched bedding or soft furnishings won’t look good on images.
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- Check your light bulbs are all functioning – although many photographers prefer to use natural light, it’s good to know all your lights are working to add an extra bit of warmth and detail into the images.
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- Buy fresh flowers or new house plants (you can buy amazing fake plants that look real, search online or visit Homestyle/Matalan or Next) – these finishing touches will help to freshen up your images.
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- Tidy up outside spaces – a bit of pruning and trimming helps to make your property more appealing.
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- If you have a log burner ensure that logs are refilled but leave some old newspaper to light the fire with for some photographs.
If you have an airbnb that you would like photographing, get in touch via the contact form or email me hello@alexandrajdavies.co.uk
