Preparing for your photography appointment

First impressions are key, we have included some tips to help you prepare for your photography appointment:

Top Tip: Hallways are a great place to store surplus items on the day as we don’t often photograph them.

Generally:

• Replace light bulbs that no longer work
• Conceal or tidy away loose cables around the house
• Open all curtains and blinds
• Clear away laundry
• Fresh flowers or a full, fresh fruit bowl can add a flash of colour
• If you have children clear away as many toys and accessories as possible
• If you have pets hide their food bowls, toys and beds

Reception rooms:

• Remove throws from sofas
• Arrange cushions to look neat and tidy

Kitchen:

• Clear all worktops including clearing away appliances if possible
• Clear on top of cupboards
• Clear the sink
• Remove fridge magnets, tea towels and oven gloves

Bedrooms:

• Make the bed and choose simple covers
• Items stored under the bed should be completely out of sight even at crouching level
• Clear on top of cupboards and wardrobes
• Minimise cosmetics, clothing and accessories out on display

Bathrooms:

• Keep toilet lids down
• Remove clutter like shower gels and tooth brushes
• Remove mildew
• Clean shower screens and mirrors
• Any towels should be neatly arranged and folded

Exterior:

• Sweep paths and tidy up weeds
• Move bins and hosepipes out of the way if possible
• Try to avoid cars or vans being parked in front of the property

If you have a garden:

• Cut back overgrown shrubs that may visually be making the garden appear smaller
• Remove leaves and debris
• Mow the lawn/remove algae from decking