{"id":6539,"date":"2023-02-24T15:34:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T20:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/content-manager\/?p=6539"},"modified":"2023-07-28T16:28:16","modified_gmt":"2023-07-28T20:28:16","slug":"5-tips-for-taking-stellar-photos-of-your-apartment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/5-tips-for-taking-stellar-photos-of-your-apartment\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips for Taking Stellar Photos of Your Apartment"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all have experiences like this: as we browse through apartments online, we notice that some listings have bad photos, like REALLY AWFUL photos. While we may say to ourselves, \u201coh my god, I will never rent this apartment,\u201d when it\u2019s our turn to advertise our apartments, somehow our photos are no better than the horrific ones.<\/p>\n

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A renter’s first impression of your apartment is often through the photos you put up. Without good photos to capture their attention, a renter will likely move on to inquire about another apartment. We recommend adding at least 3-6 photos per listing, preferably photos of high quality that showcase the listing’s main living spaces, features, building amenities, and neighborhood.<\/p>\n

Here are some tips that can make a huge difference in helping you take great photos.<\/p>\n

How to Take Good Apartment Photos<\/h2>\n

Use the following tips the next time you’re taking photos of an apartment.<\/p>\n

1. Clean your lens.<\/h3>\n

Don’t forget to clean your lens before taking photos to avoid blurry results. Use a gentle fabric such as microfiber to not scratch up your camera lens.<\/p>\n

2. Clean up.<\/h3>\n

Take time to clean, organize, and declutter the apartment before taking photos. Furnished apartments tend to look bigger in photos, but if the apartment appears cluttered, dirty, or disorganized, it may turn off renters. If you have time after cleaning, add in some extra decor, such as flowers or a plant, to make the home seem more welcoming and cozy.<\/p>\n

3. Remove personal items.<\/h3>\n

Many of us will have family photos or personal belongings around our homes. Before taking photos, take down any personal belongings you may not feel comfortable showing the rest of the world. Remove mail with your address or contact information on it, turn off computer screens that may show sensitive information, and more.<\/p>\n

4. Take low-angle shots.<\/h3>\n

You\u2019ll notice that photos will look a lot better when your phone or camera sits lower than eye level. Taking photos from a low angle is a fundamental composition rule in photography — low angles can exaggerate the height of tall subjects or reveal unseen aspects of low-lying ones. The apartment will look more spacious.<\/p>\n

5. Avoid wide-angle lenses.<\/h3>\n

Indeed, wide-angle lenses capture more things in the scene; however, they make objects close to the camera appear larger, objects far away appear smaller, and the entire apartment just looks unnatural. A standard lens or your phone is good enough \u2013 but remember to step away from your subject to get as much as you can into the shot.<\/p>\n

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