Natasha Reale Photography

What to do before the Photographer arrives.       

Exteriors:

• Remove trash cans, gardening tools, etc from sight

• Stow children’s and pet’s toys

• Coil hoses

• Open patio umbrellas and set out cushions

• Uncover bbqs, pools, spas

• Dogs put into the garage, or removed from the premisis for the duration of the shoot.

Lighting Tips:

• Replace any burned out bulbs.

• Consider replacing kitchen fluorescent bulbs with newer generation, white-light, daylight bulbs.

Interiors:

• Clean well

• De-clutter

• Remove/Replace/Repaint anything that is too “taste-specific”

• Valuables and Medications out of sight or locked up

• Open window coverings (unless they are concealing a less than desirable view) or remove them entirely; rooms are larger when the eye can extend out to the view

• Turn on all lights; fans off

• Toilet lids down

• Remove most, if not all personal photographs (especially large portraits over fireplaces or in the  main living areas; replace those with neutral art.)

• Conceal/remove garbage containers

• Clear Kitchen countertops.  Leave a maximum of one appliance per countertop area. Countertop microwaves should be hidden from sight

• Remove everything from the fridge (pictures, kids art, magnets, etc.)

• Keep floor coverings to the essentials, if you are unsure ,remove it entirely.

• Clear the bathroom countertops.  Leave only a few decorative items or a floral or plant    arrangement.  Put out best towels

• Empty the shower of shampoos, etc

• Make all beds.

• Remove shoes from entry ways.

• Remove all signs of pets (bowls, rugs, pillows, etc)

• Remove any table coverings

• De-clutter fireplace mantel