PREPARING A HOME FOR A PHOTO SHOOT (click to download PDF)

*Please Note:  all preparation needs to be done before the photographer arrives

GENERAL AREAS:

• De-clutter as much as possible – store excess in garage
• Replace all light bulbs with matching bulbs (warm preferred)
• Clean all windows inside and outside
• Remove all lace/see through privacy curtains/blinds
• Remove all personal items e.g. photos
• Tidy/Hide all power leads/cables 

LOUNGE ROOM / LIVING AREAS:

• Turn off TV and put remotes away
• Remove all toys, fans, game consoles
• Remove Exercise bikes/equipment
• Arrange DVDs, games, books neatly in shelves
• Turn off and clean ceiling fan 

KITCHEN/DINING AREAS:

• Clean and put away all dishes/cutlery
• Remove all appliances
• Clean all splash backs and range hoods
• Remove all detergents, dish clothes, dish rack, tea towels, plugs
• Ensure range hood lights are working 
• Remove all objects from fridge e.g. magnets, photos
• Remove bins and pet bowls 
• Minimize bench top clutter e.g. salt and pepper, coffee, cereal boxes 

BEDROOMS:

• De-clutter toys, books, games, tissue boxes
• Remove all personal items
• Ensure bedside lamps are working and are on
• Remove posters/stickers from walls 
• Clear away all clothes 

BATHROOMS/ENSUITES:

• Remove all soaps/shampoo/face washers/bath mats/scales/bins
• Remove all tooth brushes/tooth paste/razors/hair dryers
• Make sure glass and mirrors are spotless
• Remove all non-matching towels 
• Remove toilet cleaning utensils
• Ensure toilet roll is not empty 
• Remove washing and pegs from clothes line

OUTSIDE AREAS:

• Mow the lawn and trim edges
• Rake/sweep up leaves, sticks, papers
• Remove all gardening equipment e.g. hoses, rakes, wheel barrows
• Pressure clean driveway and paved areas
• Tidy garden e.g. weeds
• Remove all cars/boats/bikes/caravans
• Remove all toys

POOL/SPA AREAS:

• Ensure pool is clean
• Remove all pool cleaners and poles
• Remove all pool toys 

30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOOT:

• Set the table (optional)
• Place wine glasses and wine on outside table
• Open all blinds
• Turn on all lights
• Turn off ceiling fans
• Turn off TV
• Put pets away 
• Ensure vehicles can’t be seen
• Remove washing from clothes lines