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Taking Attention-Grabbing Photos

9 Helpful Recommendations

Quality photos are the best way to display your accommodations and the amenities your property offers. Research shows that photos can "make or break" a guest’s booking decision.

Taking extraordinary, quality photos is very important.

Follow this researched recommendation list to take the perfect LodgeLovers.com photos of your listing(s) to maximize your bookings. 

  1. Clean and Declutter. Make your place spotless and pristine. Nothing puts off potential guests faster than pictures of a messy, unclean place. You should arrange furniture and fluff cushions. Clean dishes and remove stains. Make floors sparkle. Remove all clutter.
  2. Prepare the space. Inspect each room before photographing. Open curtains and blinds. Clear tables. Your photos are a visual display of what guests should expect. Highlight it at its best.
  3. Use natural light if possible. Turn on all the lights as well. Great lighting will make photos look professional. Eliminate dark corners. Show how clean your property is.
  4. Shoot into a corner. Do not shoot directly at a wall. Shooting into a corner adds dimension and makes the space look bigger and more inviting.
  5. Be aware of the details. It is not just about the major amenities. Small details helps guest imagine themselves staying at your place. This also adds personality. The collectibles, veggie garden, or fresh flowers will add character and draw interest.
  6. Use wide-angle or panoramic shots. This is the best way to show off an entire room. This helps guests better imagine the size of spaces. It also adds trust as it shows you are not hiding anything.
  7. Get several angles. Add variety with angles. Ceiling down and ground up helps keeps potential guests engaged.
  8. Keep outdoor enthusiasts in mind. Remember, LodgeLovers.com is the place for outdoor enthusiasts. Show them where the outdoor gear is stored if you offer it.
  9. Take photos of where the adventure takes them. If you have family photos of the fishing trip, or the snow skiing, add them and show the potential guests where they will go. Try and do this for each outdoor adventure and activity offered either onsite or nearby. Add descriptions as well. This will make your place stand out from the rest.