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Real Estate Photography Shoot Checklist

Professional checklist for real estate and property photography shoots.

What this tool does

Professional checklist for real estate and property photography shoots.

How to use

  1. Work down the list and tick each item as you finish it.
  2. Ticks are saved on this device, in your browser, so they are still there when you come back.

What this checklist covers

The list has 7 groups and 26 items.

  • Before the shoot (5 items): Confirm appointment with client or agent; Charge all camera batteries; Format memory cards; Pack tripod and wide-angle lens; Bring flash and light stands
  • On arrival (3 items): Walk through property with client; Turn on all lights in property; Open all blinds and curtains
  • Staging (5 items): Remove personal items and clutter; Straighten furniture and decor; Hide trash cans and cleaning supplies; Close toilet lids in bathrooms; Make beds and fluff pillows
  • Exterior (3 items): Capture front elevation at best angle; Photograph backyard and outdoor features; Capture garage and driveway
  • Interior (4 items): Shoot wide establishing shots of each room; Capture kitchen from multiple angles; Photograph primary bedroom and bath; Document special features (fireplace, etc.)
  • Technique (4 items): Use tripod for all interior shots; Keep camera level and straight; Bracket exposures for HDR; Check for reflections in mirrors and glass
  • After the shoot (2 items): Review images with client; Confirm delivery timeline

Tip: Work through it from before the shoot to delivery. Ticks are saved on this device.

Limitations

  • This is a general list. It does not cover contracts, property access rules, drone rules or permissions.
  • You can add your own items and remove ones you do not need, but you cannot reword an item or change the order.
  • Ticks are saved only in this browser on this device.

FAQs

Q: Is this for beginners or professionals?
A: It is a general shoot-day list for either. It does not teach photography technique, so it assumes you know how to do each item.
Q: Does it include camera settings?
A: No. It names tasks such as bracketing and using a tripod but gives no exposure settings or lens choices.
Q: Can I add items for my kit or client?
A: Yes. The list starts with 26 items in 7 sections. Type an item in the box under a section and press Add, and remove any item you do not need.
Q: Are my ticks saved?
A: Yes, in your browser on this device. They are not sent anywhere and do not follow you to another device or browser.

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