Photo Prep Guide — Bos Images RE
bosimagesre.com  ·  Tampa Bay, FL
Photo
Prep
Guide

A quick walkthrough to get your home camera-ready. Tap each item as you go — your progress saves automatically.

Media By Bos Images RE

Listings with professionally prepped homes shoot faster, look sharper, and perform better online. Most of what makes or breaks a photo happens before the camera comes out. Tap through this list the day before your shoot — most sellers finish in about 20–30 minutes.

  • Mow, edge, and blow
  • Move cars off the driveway
  • Clear driveway & walkways
  • Clean up the yard
  • Sweep front porch & entry
  • Freshen the front door area
  • Clean exterior windows
  • Hide trash & recycling bins
  • Tidy pool & patio area
  • Turn on all exterior lights
🌤

On weather We'll shoot in most conditions. If we're doing twilight photos, we'll coordinate the timing together. A cloudy sky often produces cleaner exterior shots than harsh direct sun.

  • Declutter every surface
  • Turn on all interior lights
  • Open all blinds & curtains
  • Hide personal/private items
  • Tuck away cords & cables
  • Remove pet items
  • Fresh flowers or greenery (optional)
  • Replace burned-out bulbs
2700–3000K bulbs photograph best
Avoid daylight bulbs (5000–6500K)
Don't mix bulb temps in one room
  • Clear countertops (2–3 items max)
  • Clean & empty the sink
  • Clear the fridge exterior
  • Hide paper towels & dish soap
  • Wipe down appliance surfaces
  • Empty & hide the trash can
  • Fluff & arrange pillows/throws
  • Clear the coffee table
  • Straighten rugs & furniture
  • Set or clear the dining table
  • Clean the TV screen
  • Remove exercise equipment if possible
  • Make all beds neatly
  • Clear nightstands
  • Clear floors of clothing/clutter
  • Close closet doors (unless a feature)
  • Contain kids' toys
  • Remove visible laundry baskets
  • Clear the vanity completely
  • Put out fresh, folded towels
  • Close the toilet lid
  • Clean the mirror
  • Clear shower/tub edge
  • Remove worn/dated bath mats
  • Hide the trash can
Before We Arrive
Do a final walk-through with this checklist. Turn on every light in the home. Open all window treatments. Make sure pets are secured or off-site.
Florida Weather Heads-Up
On hot, humid days, a big temperature gap between inside and outside causes condensation to form on the windows — which obscures the view and shows up clearly in photos. Set your AC to around 74–76°F on shoot day rather than cranking it down. The house will still be comfortable, and the windows will stay clear.
When We Arrive
Let us do a quick walk-through first. We'll flag anything that needs a small adjustment before we start shooting — that's normal and part of the process.
During the Shoot
Give us room to work. You're welcome to stay, but the best results come when we're not being watched shot-by-shot. Grab a coffee — we've got it from here.
After the Shoot
Expect your edited gallery within 24–48 hours. You'll receive a link by email. Same-day delivery is available when scheduled in advance.

You're more prepared than most. Sellers who go through a prep checklist before the shoot end up with noticeably stronger photos. You've already done the hard part — we'll handle the rest.

  • Minor sky replacement
  • Window view enhancement
  • Color & exposure correction
  • Exposure blending

🎉 All set — the home is ready for its shoot