Overview
Photographs are taken by appointment, with the desk. If you take your own, these notes help.
Equipment
Smartphone Camera
- Modern smartphones take excellent photos
- Clean your lens before shooting
- Use HDR mode if available
DSLR Camera
- Wider angle lens for interior shots
- Tripod for stability
- Remote shutter release
Lighting
Natural Light
- Shoot during the day
- Open all curtains and blinds
- Turn on all interior lights
- Avoid harsh midday sun (early morning or late afternoon is best)
Artificial Light
- Turn on all lights in the room
- Use warm white bulbs (not cool white)
- Avoid flash (creates harsh shadows)
Composition
Exterior Shots
- Shoot from the street or driveway
- Include the full front of the property
- Remove cars, bins, and clutter
- Shoot on a clear day
Interior Shots
- Shoot from corners to capture more space
- Keep the camera level (not tilted)
- Include key features (fireplace, built-ins, etc.)
- Remove personal items and clutter
Room-by-Room
- Kitchen (most important)
- Master bedroom
- Bathrooms
- Living areas
- Outdoor/alfresco areas
Technical Requirements
File Format
- JPG or PNG
- Maximum 10MB per photo
- Minimum 4 photos required
- Maximum 50 photos allowed
Image Quality
- High resolution (at least 1920x1080)
- Sharp focus (not blurry)
- Proper exposure (not too dark or bright)
- Correct white balance (colors look natural)
Editing
Basic Adjustments
- Brightness and contrast
- Straighten horizons
- Remove minor blemishes
What NOT to Do
- Don't use heavy filters
- Don't remove permanent features
- Don't misrepresent the property
Common Mistakes
Avoid
- Blurry photos
- Dark or overexposed images
- Cluttered rooms
- Personal items visible
- Pets in photos
- Vertical orientation (use landscape)
Do
- Use natural light
- Stage rooms (remove clutter)
- Include all key rooms
- Use landscape orientation
- Take multiple shots of each room
Mobile Photography
Using the offr App
- Open the app
- Go to your listing
- Click 'Add Photos'
- Choose 'Take Photo'
- Capture and upload
Tips
- Use the grid feature for composition
- Tap to focus
- Hold steady or use a tripod
- Take multiple shots