To prepare the home for photography, the following need to be done:

• Move all vehicles away from the house or put them in the garage

• Turn off all ceiling fans

• Hide any pet items (food & water bowls, litter boxes, scratching posts, etc)

• Make sure the house is clean and tidy

• In the bathroom, put away all toiletries

• In the kitchen, remove dishes from the counter, garbage from the trash can, clutter, magnets from the refrigerator

• Put away children’s items such as high chair, booster seats, toys, etc.

• Store all workout and medical equipment

• Be sure any items stored under beds are not visible

• Put pets away (they can be put in an area that will not be photographed)

• Be sure the yard is mowed

• Trim bushes and trees

• Make sure leaves are blown

• Put away all outside trash cans, recycling bins, water hoses, security signs

• Remove pool equipment from pool

• Take down holiday items (this dates photos)

• If the homeowner does not want child’s name or personal photos shown, they need to be removed before the photoshoot