A room-by-room checklist so the house matches the listing, plus what Airbnb asks for in listing photos.
Here's what to tackle and when, so everything is photo-ready on shoot day.
Specific advice for every space in your property.
These points come from Airbnb's own help pages. Those pages can change, so read them before you upload.
Airbnb asks for photos of at least 1024 x 683 pixels in landscape orientation, and says a bigger photo is better. Its help page does not publish a maximum file size for home listing photos. The first five photos sit at the top of the listing, and the first one is the cover shown in search. Those help pages can change.
A longer write-up of the same sources is on Airbnb photo requirements.
Sweep the pool deck and patio, clear the water, and put toys and hoses out of the frame. From November through April, midday exteriors are easier. In summer, photograph the outside early or late so the pool deck is not washed out.
Twilight is a paid add-on. See twilight photography.
If the home is in Scottsdale and rented for fewer than 30 days, the city says owners need an annual city license. This page is general information, not legal advice. Confirm it on the City of Scottsdale page for owners and operators and the checklist on Scottsdale Airbnb photography.
Furnished stays of 30 days or more: mid-term rental photography. Phoenix short-term rentals: Airbnb and short-term rental photography in Phoenix.
Here's how our process works so you know exactly what happens.
Our photographer will arrive at the scheduled time and begin immediately. We respect your schedule and ours.
The entire shoot typically takes 1 to 2 hours depending on property size. We capture every room, outdoor space, and aerial angles.
You can be home or away. Either is fine. Our photographer is fully self-contained and doesn't need any assistance.
Galleries stay live 90 days. They are typically ready within 24 hours of the end of the shoot day.
Real insights from hundreds of property shoots.
The #1 thing hosts forget is lighting. Every lamp, overhead fixture, and under-cabinet light should be on. Professional photos depend on good lighting.
Empty counters and surfaces look bigger, brighter, and more inviting than cluttered ones. When in doubt, put it away.
Clean, high-quality linens photograph beautifully and suggest comfort. Guests notice. Budget for nice linens if you can.
Blinds open, curtains pulled back, doors opened to show flow. Light and openness sell properties. Closed curtains photograph dark.
Trash cans, cleaning supplies, recycling bins, cords. These break the aesthetic. Find a place to hide them entirely.
A few high-quality decorative items look intentional. A bunch of random stuff looks cluttered. Choose carefully.
Follow this guide, and your property will look ready for the listing. Styling starts at $349 and is quoted before the shoot. See Airbnb staging.
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