The real estate photography shot list
A consistent shot list ensures you never miss a key space. Use this order and coverage plan for houses, condos and rentals.
Working from a shot list speeds up every shoot and ensures consistent coverage. Most listings need 25 to 40 final images.
Exterior
- Front facade, straight on and at an angle
- Entrance and door detail
- Backyard, garden and pool from several angles
- Terrace, rooftop and views
- Garage and parking
Interior: main spaces
- Living room, 2 to 3 angles
- Dining room
- Kitchen, wide plus one detail
- Family room and study
Bedrooms and bathrooms
- Primary bedroom, 2 angles
- Primary bathroom
- Each additional bedroom and bathroom, 1 angle each
Amenities
Laundry, storage, gym, rooftop, common areas and security for condos.
Details
Finishes, tiles, fixtures, lighting and anything unique, such as original pasta tiles in a colonial home.
Order the gallery
Start with the hero exterior or pool, then follow the flow a buyer would walk: entrance, living, kitchen, bedrooms, outside.
Next: HDR bracketing for interiors: natural results without the cartoon look