Introduction
Transform your property into a camera-ready showcase with this comprehensive preparation guide. Follow these essential steps to ensure your photoshoot captures your spaces at their absolute best—maximizing your investment and creating content that drives bookings.
Essential Pre-Shoot Preparation
Before your production team arrives, review this checklist thoroughly. Align these guidelines with your brand standards to ensure every detail reflects your property's unique excellence.
Property-Wide Essentials
Create Clean Visual Paths:
- Remove rope barriers, temporary signage, and non-essential props
- Coordinate with engineering and housekeeping for photo-ready spaces
- Ensure your Point of Contact has keys ready for seamless room access
- Turn off all televisions throughout the property
- Open curtains and sheers to maximize natural light
Perfect the Details:
- Verify all lights function properly (replace bulbs as needed)
- Light fireplaces to add warmth and ambiance
- Organize bars and common areas—straighten visible bottles and displays
- Ensure clean, wrinkle-free linens, pillows, and surfaces
- Keep guests away from immediate capture areas
Guest Room Perfection
Bedroom Staging:
- Straighten pillows and remove wastebaskets
- Clear electronics, promotional materials, and bottled water
- Hide cords and tidy all visible surfaces
Bathroom Excellence:
- Shine faucets, glass doors, and countertops to a spotless finish
- Store hair dryers and personal care items out of sight
- Fold towels neatly and keep shower curtains visible
- Keep toilet seats down for a professional presentation
Meeting Space Preparation
Space Management:
- Block spaces in advance—ensure no stored items remain
- Align chairs perfectly with tables for symmetry
- Open all doors in walking paths between connected spaces
- Relocate or power off projectors when possible
Visual Clarity:
- Ensure spaces are completely clean and empty (unless specifically staged)
- Remove equipment and materials not part of your setup design
Outdoor & Exterior Spaces
Curb Appeal Matters:
- Remove or relocate vehicles, trash receptacles, and maintenance equipment
- Open pool umbrellas and activate water features
- Light outdoor fireplaces where appropriate
- Organize and clean all outdoor furniture
Sight Line Management:
- Hide graffiti, worn equipment, and temporary fixtures
- Clear walking paths of obstacles and visual distractions
Keep Your Content Timeless
Remove elements that quickly date your visual assets:
- Temporary materials: Event signage, promotional posters, decals
- Seasonal items: Holiday decorations and time-specific displays
- Protocol signage: Temporary health and safety materials
Your Path to Production Success
Pro Tip: Walk through your property with this checklist 24 hours before the shoot. This gives you time to address any missed details and ensures your production day runs smoothly from start to finish.
Work closely with your Visiting Media production team; they're your partners in creating exceptional visual content that elevates your property marketing and accelerates bookings.
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