Small Homes & Condos
Photo-only appointments are generally the simplest because the focus is interior and exterior still photography.
Planning your appointment
How Long Does a Real Estate Photo Shoot Take?
Most residential photo appointments are planned around property size and the services being captured. A simple photo-only shoot can be much faster than a full media appointment with drone, 3D, floorplans and video.
Photo-only appointments
Smaller, prepared homes can move quickly.
There is no single appointment length that fits every property. A compact condo or smaller home that is ready when the photographer arrives usually takes less time than a larger home with several floors, outdoor spaces or additional buildings.
Mid-size Homes
More rooms and exterior features mean additional compositions and more time moving through the property.
Large or Complex Properties
Large homes, acreage, guest houses or multiple structures may require extra time and are often best discussed before booking.
Adding services
Drone, 3D and video extend the appointment.
Combining services is convenient because the property can receive a complete media package in one coordinated visit, but each service adds capture time.
✓Drone photography requires flight setup, safe operating conditions and aerial compositions.
✓Zillow 3D tours and floorplans require a systematic walkthrough of the property.
✓Listing video requires additional interior, exterior and aerial clips.
✓Twilight photography is scheduled around the evening light window and may be a separate visit.
The biggest time-saver
Have the property ready before the photographer arrives.
Cleaning, decluttering and furniture arrangement should be complete before the appointment. Moving items room by room during the shoot can slow the process and reduce the amount of time available for photography.
Use the real estate photography preparation guide before the appointment to make the process faster and smoother.
Scheduling
Want to know how much time your property needs?
Send the address, square footage and services you want and we can plan the appointment accordingly.