Having great photos of your space can improve your listing and have a positive effect on guest interest and bookings. We have many brilliant examples of how new photos can improve business, The Nancy Blackett have seen an increase of 24% in bookings revenue since they uploaded new photos in June last year. Similarly, Stargazers Wagon have seen a 46% increase. This goes to show that sprucing up your site really is worth the time and effort!

1. Beautiful shots impress guests
We would highly advise investing in a professional photographer who specialises in space photography as they will have the experience and knowledge of how to sell your space at it's best. If you would like a recommendation, please email your Account Manager.

2. Lighting and the golden hour
Lighting is one of the most important factors in getting that perfect shot! An hour before and after sunrise and sunset are the best times of the day for capturing beautiful landscape shots with spectacularly colourful skies. Avoid overcast or cloudy days.

3. People vs people-free?
For listing photos, focus on shots that feel inviting and lived-in, but without people present. Showcase warmth and a setup that lets potential guests imagine themselves there.

4. Pay attention to detail
Keep the photo simple and uncluttered, but make sure beds are perfectly made and linen is crisp, and cushions and rugs are straight. All of these little touches will make your photo look great aesthetically and more welcoming for potential guests browsing your listing!

5. Take landscape shots That’s where the photo is wider than it is tall. The photos we use for our gallery are 580 pixels wide by 270 pixels high, but we can crop these ourselves. Good portrait ones can be useful for social media and sending to press, so feel free to send those as well.

6. Take informative shots Pictures of the exterior, interior and surroundings are hugely important and allow guests to get a good feel for a place. Focus on showing guests the important bits, with only a few detailed close-ups of the things that make your place really special.

7. Straighten up Make sure your camera is parallel with the ground when taking the photo. Images that are offset look unprofessional and haphazard. For the best results use a tripod.

8. Set the scene You could add flowers, a bottle of wine, or light a fire, lay a nice book or magazine on the bed or table, stage a scrabble game midway through etc. Help guests to visualise how nice it would be to stay there. Open curtains to maximise natural light during the day and make it look nice and cosy at night!

9. Seasonal shots Schedule in a few photography sessions throughout the year, capturing your space at its best across the seasons. We can rearrange your photography gallery to reflect the time of year and help you get seasonal PR coverage.

10. Avoid blurry photos
Not only do they look amateur, they obscure any detail you might want to show. Keep your photos focussed and crystal clear. You want to show off your site’s best side!