Your photos are the first thing a student and their family see. Clear, bright photos get more booking enquiries – and they can help you charge a little more, too. Dark, cluttered or out-of-date photos get skipped. The good news: most of what makes a great photo takes a minute and just needs your phone.
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Get these right first
Declutter before you shoot
A tidy room looks bigger and more welcoming. Clear the surfaces and the floor before you start.
Shoot in daylight, curtains open
Daylight makes rooms look bright and warm. Open the curtains and photograph during the day.
Turn the flash off
Flash flattens a room and casts hard shadows and glare. Natural light is always kinder.
Use the wide-angle (0.5) setting
The 0.5 setting on your phone fits more of the room into a single shot.
Shoot from a corner
Shooting from a corner or the doorway shows the room's depth and true size.
Make the bed and straighten up
A neatly made bed and tidy furniture make the whole room feel cared for.
Photograph whole rooms, not sections
One clear shot of the whole room beats ten close-ups of separate corners.
Tidy the bathroom, lid down
Clear the surfaces, hang a fresh towel and put the toilet lid down. Small thing, big difference.
Show every key space
Give students the full picture of where they’ll be living. Photograph the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living area and outside space – not just the bedroom. Here’s what a clear kitchen and bathroom shot looks like:
Think like an estate agent
Before you upload, take one last look at each photo and ask: would this make someone want to stay here? You’re showing your home at its best. Take plenty of shots – you can never send us too many, and we’ll help you choose the best ones.
Ready to update your photos?
Upload your new photos to your host profile. Want a second opinion first? Send them over and we’ll take a look.
