[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article":3,"related-posts":20},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"description":7,"content_markdown":8,"content_html":9,"author":10,"image_url":11,"tags":12,"published":16,"published_at":17,"created_at":18,"updated_at":19},"c80cea7e-1d7a-4647-933c-a1b03e322841","what-to-expect-from-a-real-estate-photo-shoot","What to Expect From a Real Estate Photo Shoot","The full timeline of a listing photo shoot: how to prepare the property, what the photographer does on site, and what you receive within 48 hours.","\nA real estate photo shoot is fast and predictable. The shoot takes 1-2 hours for a typical home. The edited photos arrive within 24-48 hours. This guide walks through the full timeline, from booking to delivery.\n\n## Before the shoot: book and prepare\n\n**Book the photographer.** Browse the [photographer directory](/real-estate-photographers) and compare portfolios and prices. Or [post your job for free](/post-job) and receive quotes by email. Tell the photographer the property size, the services you need, and your deadline.\n\n**Prepare the property.** Photos show everything, so the property must be ready before the photographer arrives:\n\n1. Remove clutter from all surfaces.\n2. Turn on every light. Replace dead bulbs.\n3. Open blinds and curtains.\n4. Remove personal items, pet items, and trash cans.\n5. Mow the lawn and clear the driveway.\n\nOur [preparation checklist](/real-estate-photography-preparation-checklist) covers every room in detail. Send it to the seller before the shoot day. A prepared home photographs better and needs fewer edits.\n\n## During the shoot: 1-2 hours on site\n\nThe photographer works through the home room by room. Expect this sequence:\n\n- **Exterior first or last**, timed to the light. The front of the home gets the most care, because it becomes the primary listing photo.\n- **Interior rooms** with a wide-angle lens on a tripod. The photographer shoots multiple exposures per room and merges them in the edit.\n- **Add-on services** follow the photos: drone shots, video walkthrough, 3D tour scan, or twilight shots at dusk.\n\nYou do not need to attend the full shoot. Many agents let the photographer in and return at the end. Keep the seller and pets out of the rooms during the shoot.\n\n## After the shoot: delivery within 24-48 hours\n\nThe photographer edits the photos and delivers them through an online gallery. A standard package includes 25-50 edited, MLS-ready photos, sized for the MLS and for print. Same-day delivery is often available for a rush fee.\n\nMake sure that the delivery includes the rights you need. Most photographers license the photos for the listing. Extra uses, such as personal marketing, sometimes cost more.\n\n## What it costs\n\nA standard package costs $200, and most packages fall between $150 and $300, based on August 2026 data from photographers on PropPhoto. The [pricing guide](/real-estate-photography-pricing) shows current rates by service and state.\n\nReady to book? Start with the [photographer directory](/real-estate-photographers) or [post your job](/post-job) in 30 seconds.\n","\u003Cp>A real estate photo shoot is fast and predictable. The shoot takes 1-2 hours for a typical home. The edited photos arrive within 24-48 hours. This guide walks through the full timeline, from booking to delivery.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Before the shoot: book and prepare\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Book the photographer.\u003C/strong> Browse the \u003Ca href=\"/real-estate-photographers\">photographer directory\u003C/a> and compare portfolios and prices. Or \u003Ca href=\"/post-job\">post your job for free\u003C/a> and receive quotes by email. Tell the photographer the property size, the services you need, and your deadline.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Prepare the property.\u003C/strong> Photos show everything, so the property must be ready before the photographer arrives:\u003C/p>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>Remove clutter from all surfaces.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Turn on every light. Replace dead bulbs.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Open blinds and curtains.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Remove personal items, pet items, and trash cans.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Mow the lawn and clear the driveway.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ol>\n\u003Cp>Our \u003Ca href=\"/real-estate-photography-preparation-checklist\">preparation checklist\u003C/a> covers every room in detail. Send it to the seller before the shoot day. A prepared home photographs better and needs fewer edits.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>During the shoot: 1-2 hours on site\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>The photographer works through the home room by room. Expect this sequence:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Exterior first or last\u003C/strong>, timed to the light. The front of the home gets the most care, because it becomes the primary listing photo.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Interior rooms\u003C/strong> with a wide-angle lens on a tripod. The photographer shoots multiple exposures per room and merges them in the edit.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Add-on services\u003C/strong> follow the photos: drone shots, video walkthrough, 3D tour scan, or twilight shots at dusk.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>You do not need to attend the full shoot. Many agents let the photographer in and return at the end. Keep the seller and pets out of the rooms during the shoot.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>After the shoot: delivery within 24-48 hours\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>The photographer edits the photos and delivers them through an online gallery. A standard package includes 25-50 edited, MLS-ready photos, sized for the MLS and for print. Same-day delivery is often available for a rush fee.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Make sure that the delivery includes the rights you need. Most photographers license the photos for the listing. Extra uses, such as personal marketing, sometimes cost more.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>What it costs\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A standard package costs $200, and most packages fall between $150 and $300, based on August 2026 data from photographers on PropPhoto. The \u003Ca href=\"/real-estate-photography-pricing\">pricing guide\u003C/a> shows current rates by service and state.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Ready to book? Start with the \u003Ca href=\"/real-estate-photographers\">photographer directory\u003C/a> or \u003Ca href=\"/post-job\">post your job\u003C/a> in 30 seconds.\u003C/p>\n","PropPhoto Team","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1600607687939-ce8a6c25118c?w=400&auto=format&fit=crop&q=60",[13,14,15],"Real Estate Photography","For Agents","Guides",true,"2026-08-16T00:00:00+00:00","2026-08-16T13:05:29.944157+00:00","2026-08-16T13:09:43.863011+00:00",[21,29],{"id":22,"slug":23,"title":24,"description":25,"author":10,"image_url":26,"tags":27,"published_at":17},"335bcb6a-18ce-4039-b688-54bea2711361","how-much-does-real-estate-photography-cost","How Much Does Real Estate Photography Cost? (2026 Data)","Real 2026 prices from 333 photographers: the median package costs $200, and most packages fall between $150 and $300. See rates by service and state.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=400&auto=format&fit=crop&q=60",[13,28,14],"Pricing",{"id":30,"slug":31,"title":32,"description":33,"author":10,"image_url":34,"tags":35,"published_at":17},"60e41e56-8e91-4290-8c26-343111ee37ab","do-professional-photos-sell-homes-faster","Do Professional Photos Really Sell Homes Faster?","What the data says about professional real estate photography: faster sales, higher prices, and more online views — and what it costs against your commission.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1600585154340-be6161a56a0c?w=400&auto=format&fit=crop&q=60",[13,14,36],"Marketing"]