Exteriors

• Move vehicles from driveway before the photographer arrives. Please try not to park in front of any windows/doors of your home.
• Put garbage cans in garage or on the curb.
• Trim any bushes, have a fresh maintained lawn, remove/hide hoses, and any outdoor porch shoes.
• For backyards please make sure all animal feces are picked up.
• Animal bowls and toys are removed/hidden.
• Put away all lawn equipment.

Living Area

• Turn on all lights/lamps and shut off ALL fans.
• Open curtains to let in natural light and open blinds.
• Declutter as much as possible.
• Hide remotes, cords, magazines, and please turn off TV's.
• Vacuum carpets/sweep/Mop floors.
• Remove animal bedding, litter boxes and toys.
• Straighten couch cushions/pillows.

Kitchen

• Remove as much small counter appliances as possible. We want to see all your counter space as much as we can.
• Sink should be clear of any dishes, sponges, and soaps.
• Wipe down all countertops and cabinets.
• Hide Garbage bins and animal food bowls.

Bathrooms

• All bathrooms should be clear of anything on the counters as well as bottles, soaps, shampoos, washes, toothpaste, razors, makeup, etc.
• Remove all towels OR fold them neatly and hang sparingly. 
• Bathtubs and showers should be completely empty and glass doors and mirrors should be wiped down.
• Hide garbage bins, toilet paper racks, and aerosol cans.
• Remove rugs if possible to show the beautiful flooring.

Dining

• Clear off tables and chairs.
• Make sure dining areas are free of any cords and clutter
• Open Curtains and blinds
• Remove highchairs/toddler seats

Bedrooms

• Vacuum carpets/mop floors
• Hide laundry baskets
• Clear off end tables, dresser tops, desks, etc.
• Hide remotes and cords.
• Shut off Tv
• Clear any jewelry, chargers, papers, etc as much as possible.
• Make beds nice and neat.
• Try not to shove too much stuff under the bed, as some of the items can be seen if they are close to the edges.

Pools/Porches

• Pools and porches should be clean and free of debris.
• Remove any ash trays, garbage bins, and pool supplies.
• Tidy up any seating areas and children's toys.
• If there is a pool vacuum in the pool, please remove prior to our appointment.

Pets

• I absolutely adore animals! However, for the session we ask that you keep your pets somewhere out of the way for the photography.
• Clean up after them, pick up feces from yards, pet food bowls, bedding, and toys.