Shoot PREP
LESS IS MORE. ASK MIKE. HE KNOW'S.

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REMOVE:
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Moving Boxes
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Papers, Stacks, and Piles of Mail, Art Projects, ETC.
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Downsize on all visible Toys, Games, Consoles, Books, Magazines
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Excess furniture (Large Ottomans, Extra Chairs)
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Items such as Musical Instruments, Exercise Equipment, hobby items like Sewing Machines, Crafts, etc.
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Any personal family items such as names on walls, family photos, memoranda, etc.
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Once your home is nearly empty, here are the next steps:
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Common Areas:
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Ensure all light bulbs are working and ON prior to the photographer’s arrival (Including Lamps)
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Turn off all ceiling fans
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Blinds down and open
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Drapes pulled back or open
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Hide pet-related items including bowls, kennels, beds, toys, etc.
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Place pets in a separate room or garage
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Remove all seasonal decorations
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Remove bulky items that may take away from the size of rooms
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Kitchen:
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Remove any rugs from the floors
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Remove all magnets, photos, etc. from refrigerators
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Hide garbage cans
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Empty the sink and remove dish soap and cleaning supplies & paper towels
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Remove dish racks from countertops
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Turn on lights above the sink, stove and under cabinets
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Clear the kitchen counters of dishes, small appliances, less is more!
Bedrooms:
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Make all beds free of wrinkles (fluff/arrange pillows)
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Make sure nothing can be seen from underneath the beds
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Remove all items from dressers, tables, nightstands, and any surfaces
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Put away temporary items such as laundry baskets, fans, trashcans etc.
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Clear the floors
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Bathrooms:
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Open shower curtains to one side
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Hide all toiletries (shampoo/conditioners, soaps, toothbrushes, etc.)
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Hide robes, laundry, bathroom scales and trash cans
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Hide Jewelry, Jewelry holders, makeup, hairbrushes
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Remove all rugs in the master bathroom
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Remove everything from sinks, backs of toilets, and all surfaces
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​Exterior:
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Park vehicles away from the front of the house so they can’t be seen from inside the home
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Mow grass and remove all debris from the sidewalks and driveways
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Remove pet waste
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Remove children’s toys including larger items such as trampolines, playhouses, sandboxes, etc.
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Put garbage and recycling cans inside the garage
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Roll up or store water hoses
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Hide any pet-related items like chains, bowls, toys, etc.
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Neatly arrange patio furniture
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Remove and store pool cleaner, nets, and chemical bottles
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Remove grill covers
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Cover or clean exterior of grills
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Make sure water sprinklers do not run for two hours before (we need driveways and patios dry)
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Remove all seasonal decorations
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No contractors can be working outside or inside the property at the time of the shoot - Maids, Painters, Handymen, etc.
​Twilight Photos:
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Park vehicles away from the front of the house
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Turn all lights on inside and outside the house including pool and spa
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Turn all fans off on the inside and the outside of the house
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Outdoor fire areas lit
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Flood lights, can lights, any other lights ON
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Feel free to print this checklist and check off your tasks as you complete them! We know it seems like a lot, but you'll be glad you made the effort!
Call or email if you have any questions at: 281-356-0965 or photos@iconicimagestx.com
See you soon,
Iconic Images Photography