Bathrooms are probably the hardest, and most frustrating, rooms in a home to photograph. We've all seen the bad bathroom MLS pics....close-up shot of a toilet, sink vanity cluttered with toothbrushes and grooming products, used towels hanging by the shower, and of course the dreaded "photographer reflected in the mirror " shot. Obviously, using a professional photographer is the best option. However, not all agents are willing to make that investment. Many agents are capable of taking very good photos, but the bathroom can be challenging.If you prefer to take your own photos getting a decent photo of a bathroom is not that hard... if you actually take the time to do it right. Here are some tips for capturing better bathroom photos: ![]()
1. The room must be prepared prior to shooting. Removal of all personal products, extensive cleaning, and placement of new towels and spa-like accessories is ideal. This is where a professional home stager is an invaluable resource.2. Shoot horizontal. With small rooms, it's natural to go for the vertical shot. Most MLS pics are horizontal and the bathroom pics should be too.3. Find your best angle. You may need to stand inside the tub, shower or closet to get the best shot. I've actually gone outside, stood on a chair, and shot through an open window.4. Sometimes the best shot is from another room, looking in. Buyers want to know the set up of the room and a shot looking in through the door serves that purpose.5. Use a detail shot. If a powder room is too small to shoot, simply take a close-up detail shot. This will at least provide buyers with the room color and what the fixtures look like.6. Mirror Reflection:Whenever possible, show bathroom features in the mirror reflection. If you cannot avoid being caught in the mirror while shooting, photo editing is the answer.The clone tool is most often used to make things disappear. I've done a tutorial on using the clone tool which could be helpful.Another option is to shoot a photo capturing your reflection and then shoot a second photo, from the mirror, of the area where you were standing when you took the first photo. (This is what would normally be reflected in the mirror.) Using photo editing, you can then replace your reflection with the other shot. (reverse the image before placing it in the mirror.) (NOTE: I forgot to reverse the 2nd image before placing in mirror. In this case it didn't really matter.) Here is one of my favorite bathroom photos. The room was long and narrow. The vanity sink fixtures and mirror were what I wanted to highlight, but I wanted to also show the layout of the room.I chose to shoot from one end, with the custom sinks as the main focus. ![]()
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1. The room must be prepared prior to shooting. Removal of all personal products, extensive cleaning, and placement of new towels and spa-like accessories is ideal. This is where a professional home stager is an invaluable resource.2. Shoot horizontal. With small rooms, it's natural to go for the vertical shot. Most MLS pics are horizontal and the bathroom pics should be too.3. Find your best angle. You may need to stand inside the tub, shower or closet to get the best shot. I've actually gone outside, stood on a chair, and shot through an open window.4. Sometimes the best shot is from another room, looking in. Buyers want to know the set up of the room and a shot looking in through the door serves that purpose.5. Use a detail shot. If a powder room is too small to shoot, simply take a close-up detail shot. This will at least provide buyers with the room color and what the fixtures look like.6. Mirror Reflection:Whenever possible, show bathroom features in the mirror reflection. If you cannot avoid being caught in the mirror while shooting, photo editing is the answer.The clone tool is most often used to make things disappear. I've done a tutorial on using the clone tool which could be helpful.Another option is to shoot a photo capturing your reflection and then shoot a second photo, from the mirror, of the area where you were standing when you took the first photo. (This is what would normally be reflected in the mirror.) Using photo editing, you can then replace your reflection with the other shot. (reverse the image before placing it in the mirror.) (NOTE: I forgot to reverse the 2nd image before placing in mirror. In this case it didn't really matter.) Here is one of my favorite bathroom photos. The room was long and narrow. The vanity sink fixtures and mirror were what I wanted to highlight, but I wanted to also show the layout of the room.I chose to shoot from one end, with the custom sinks as the main focus. 
Entry: 2017 ActiveRainPhotography ContestReal Estate/Interior Category______________________________________________________________________________
Creative & Unique Solutions... One Room at a Time
WHAT IS HOME STAGING? NEW HAMPSHIRE HOME STAGING FAQ
Professional Home Staging in New Hampshire
Portsmouth Rye North Hampton Dover Durham Barrington Rochester
603.661.8524
