Here are some tips to help you prepare for your shoot!
Our guide is a useful tool to help you prepare for your
SDS Media Solutions photoshoot!
General Interior
Lightbulbs
Replace any burnt out bulbs, please try and match the bulb temperatures with like bulbs. Turn Lights on
Cords / Plugs / Devices
Unplug / remove and or tuck away any excess cords, usb chargers, lamp cords, remotes, that may be a destraction.
Windows / Doors
Open blinds, clean any windows and/or doors that need a touch up to remove dust, debris or fingerprints.
Ceiling Fans
Turn off fans for the duration of the shoot. If we are capturing video we will turn them on during the video shoot.
Pets
Remove or hide any dog or cat beds, chew toys, litter boxes, and cat towers.
Staging
Add touches of color, throw pillows, and maybe some fresh fruit or flowers to dress up your space.
General Exterior
Vehicles
Remove any vehicles from driveway and garage.
Pool / Hot tub
Clean pool / hot tub and clear of any debris, remove automatic cleaning equipment if any and open pool umbrellas.
Windows / Doors
Open blinds, clean any windows and/or doors that need a touch up to remove dust, debris or fingerprints.
Patio / Balcony
Arrange any furniture, furniture cushions, remove grill covers, sweep or use a blower to remove any leaves, limbs and any other debris.
Garbage / Recycle Cans
Tuck away cans for the duration of the shoot.
Windows / Doors
A mowed lawn can make a difference. Clear flower bed of debris and add fresh mulch / pine straw.
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Declutter any excess magnets, papers, pictures
Countertops
Keep them clear, less is more in the kitchen, remove any items to declutter counter tops.
Dishes / Food / Towels
Remove dished or food from sink and or countertop. Including dish racks and hand towels.
Trash Bins
Remove or hide any trash bins or recycling, tuck them away in pantry, under cabinets or place in garage.
Tables / Chairs
Tidy up dining table and chairs. You can even set the table with clean plates for additional decor.
Cabinets
Arrange decor, clear away any clutter, and give it a fresh dusting.
Bathrooms
Towels
Replace previously used towels with fresh ones. Minimize how many towels are visible.
Toilet Paper
If toilet paper is visible, please put a fresh roll on the dispenser.
Rugs / Bath Mats
Remove rugs / bathmats to help show more of the flooring.
Trash Bins
Clear countertops. Remove lotion bottles, toothbrushes, medications, and other personal supplies.
Bedrooms
Beds
Make all beds, straighten pillows, put on a flat sheet or bed skirt to hide any items under the bed.
Nightstands
Declutter items on nightstands, check any bulbs on lamps.
Clothes
Remove or hide any clothes or laundry baskets that may be visible in the photographs.
Toys / Games
Remove and hide toys. Place them in a toy box, closet, or under the bed. If there are still toys seen, organize them to the best of your ability.
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