Your property needs to look its best to ensure a successful shoot and  it is important the following is prepared prior to shooting.

 

GENERAL

• ​Open all doors and windows

• ​​Clean windows

• ​​Turn all ceiling fans off​

• Mop and polish hard floors

• Replace all burned out lights bulbs

• In each area/room, all bulbs must be of the same type and wattage – i.e. all incandescent bulbs or energy savers with the same colour temperature

• All soft furnishings should be neatly arranged and fluffed

• Clear out the clutter

• Remove all personal photographs

• Hide small electronic devices, telephones, remotes, etc.

• All curtains must be hanging properly on hooks and all blinds must be level

• Place flower arrangements throughout your home as needed – preferably white, yellow or light pink

 

GROUNDS & GARDENS

• Clean Pool

• Pool furniture to be arranged neatly with cushions and towels

• Remove all gardening equipment, pool vacuum/cleaner and hoses

• Arrange outdoor tables or chairs with cushions - Props such as a colourful jug of juice with glasses could be placed outside on a table

• Cut the lawns 4-5 days before the shoot

• All dead tree limbs to be removed

• Remove leaves from lawns and pathways

• Turn on pool fountains

• Remove kid's toys: cars, balls, frisbees, etc

 

DINING ROOM / DINING AREA

• Clear the table and polish the top

• Transform your dining room table with fun and colorful table accents OR set the table for lunch

• Straighten all chairs and space them evenly

• Remove child seats and boosters chairs

 

LIVING ROOMS / VERANDAS

• Fluff and arrange furniture pillows

• Remove kid's toys

• Remove personal photos

• Tidy magazines and papers

 

BEDROOMS

• Make all beds neatly with straight spreads and dust ruffles. Duvets tucked in

• Remove clutter from top of dressers and night stands

• Hide electronic device, telephones, notepad, tissues, etc

• Press bed linens and bed skirts

• Remove cots and cribs

 

BATHROOMS

• Clear countertops

• Leave out only clean towels hanging neatly

• If complimentary toileteries are supplied, please have new items available to place in the photo.

• Remove floor mats, dustbins and toilet brushes

• Put toilet seats down

 

KITCHEN

• Clear and clean countertops 

• Polish appliances and faucets

• Clear the refrigerators of magnets, photos, ads, papers, etc

• Hide garbage bins

• Sink must be clean and shiny

• Place a few appliances on the countertops (coffee maker, blender, microwave, toaster, etc.)

• Clean the exterior of the cabinets, refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher

 

 

FRONT EXTERIOR

• Remove all vehicles from driveway and front of home