The best way to use this real estate photography checklist is to have it easily accessible throughout your whole shoot. Whether you print out a hard copy to carry around with you, or keep the PDF on your phone, you’ll want it readily available.

When you get to the property you’re photographing, pull out the checklist and go through it slowly. It’s broken down by rooms/areas of the house to make everything as easy as possible.

You’ll want to start with a walkthrough to identify all the areas of the home that you’ll need to photograph, then move on to the more specific instructions. Take your time on the walkthrough and be sure to ask any questions you might have if the realtor or homeowner is present.

Only click the shutter once you’ve gone through all of the items listed for the room that you’re about to photograph. Once you’re confident that everything is set up properly, go ahead and capture the image.

Using this free real estate photography checklist will help you capture better photos early on in your real estate photography career. It’s easy to be a bit overwhelmed at first and forget to do something small like close kitchen cabinets.

When you look at the final photos though, you’ll really wish you closed that cabinet or fixed that blanket on the bed. It takes such a small amount of time and can really increase the overall quality of your final image.

Realtors are always appreciative of you doing the small things. They will notice that you fluff pillows and fix the way the faucet is facing. Using a real estate photography checklist is a great way to impress your clients right out of the gate.