If you’re photographing your home to prep it for sale, list it on a home rental website, or just for sentiment, it’s important to take the best photos possible. The following tips can help.
Camera matters. Skip the iPhone for this job. Rent or borrow a good digital camera, and make sure you have access to proper editing software to retouch the photos as needed.
Light it right. The more light, the more open and inviting your home will look. Schedule photos when the most natural light is available, open all window coverings, and turn on all interior lights as well.
Avoid the flash. Your camera’s flash can bounce off mirrors and windows and distort your image. Aim for lots of light instead.
Know your angles. Shoot from a corner or doorway to get as much of the room into your shot as possible. Whenever possible, shoot from an angle as opposed to straight on. And when shooting exteriors, try to avoid electrical wires, trash cans, parked cars and other unsightly additions.
Skip midday shoots. Photograph exteriors during morning or twilight hours which will offer the best lighting and minimize unsightly shadows.
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