Terms Of Service
- Scheduling : Please contact us no less than 24 hours before your preferred shoot time. The shoot will take between 2 and 3 hours. Most homes can be shot in 2 hours, although some shoots may take longer.
- Payment : Please be prepared to pay the photographer at the time of the shoot. We take cash and check.
- The Shoot : The homeowner or someone authorized by the homeowner (the agent) should be present at the shoot to give access to the home and to discuss any special considerations such as what should be included or excluded in shots. Our goal at the shoot is to provide quality photos that include all the major rooms such as living room, dining room, family room, kitchen, master bedroom, master bath and bedrooms.
- Pets : Please make sure pets are contained during the shoot. Pets are never included in photos and need to be out of the way during the shoot.
- Cancellation Policy : If cancellation or rescheduling is necessary, please give us 24 hours notice.
- Photo Delivery : Once the photos are shot they will be edited and optimized for quality and delivered to you via our web site or e-mail within 24 hours. You will receive an e-mail with a link and instructions on downloading your photos.
- Photo Rights and Usage : All photos produced for the client may be used by that agent for all marketing associated with the current sale of the property in accordance with local MLS rules. Please note that the photos will be copyrighted by the photographer. A license granted only to the agent and their MLS and NOT to any other party. Any usage of the photos by a third party, including but not limited to architects, builders, stagers, designers, sellers or buyers is prohibited unless approved in writing by the photographer.
- Preparing Your Home For a Photo Shoot :
- The photo shoot will take at least 2-3 hours, depending on the size of the property. Our photographer will be photographing both the inside and outside of your home, including all of the major rooms. We normally do not photograph the garage unless it has special features.
- If you have special features of your home that are not obvious, please let us know about these so we can include them in the shoot.
- Contain pets in the garage or out of sight.
- Remove all vehicles from driveways and do not park directly in front of the house.
- Move garbage cans so they cannot be seen from the street.
- Remove all garden tools including hoses and sprinklers.
- Mow and rake yard.
- Sweep driveways, sidewalks and patios.
- Clear off counter tops in kitchen and bathroom areas.
- Remove photos, notes and papers from the refrigerator.
- Turn on all interior lights.
- Turn ceiling fans and televisions off.
- De-clutter rooms which may be excessively furnished. They do not photograph well.
- Make all beds and tidy bedrooms. Make sure all clothes are hung up, or put out of sight.
- Remove piles of newspapers and magazines.
- Tuck all indoor trash cans out of view in a closet or cupboard.
- Let us know if your home contains valuable works of art. We can edit photos to make these items unrecognizable.