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Taking great listing photos
Photo tips that get more bookings
Last updated: 31 January 2026
Great photos can significantly increase your booking rate. Here's how to take them.
Photo essentials
- Use natural daylight—shoot during the day with curtains open
- Clean and declutter every room before shooting
- Capture all rooms and outdoor spaces
- Shoot from corners to show more of the room
- Include photos of amenities you offer
What to photograph
- Every bedroom showing the bed
- Bathrooms
- Kitchen/cooking area
- Living/common areas
- Outdoor spaces (balcony, garden)
- Building exterior and entrance
Warning: Never use stock photos or photos of other properties. Your photos must accurately represent your actual space.