How to Take Great Airbnb Photos with a Smartphone

Many short-term rental hosts are using the Coronavirus shutdown to show our listings some love, taking advantage of the unexpected break to upgrade our Airbnbs. And those of us who’ve made improvements would like to update the photo gallery on our listings as well. But how do we take attractive pictures on our own—without the help of a professional photographer?Vick Fichtner is the travel blogger and professional photographer behind the Smartphone Airbnb Photography Guide. Vick has degrees in architecture and interior design as well as a master’s in photography, and she has been an Airbnb Plus photographer and quality inspector since 2011, photographing more than 3,000 homes. She also has six years of experience as an Airbnb host, sharing her home in Barcelona with guests from all over the world.Today, Vick joins me to explain how to take great Airbnb photos with a cellphone and share her top tips for prepping your space for pictures. She introduces us to the concept of staging your listing, describing how props can help a guest visualize their experience in your Airbnb. Listen in for Vick’s insight on how many shots to include of each room and learn how YOU can update your listing’s photo gallery (and attract more bookings!) with the camera on your smartphone.Topics CoveredHow to stage your Airbnb listing for photosUse props to help guests visualize experienceDon’t use items that are too personal (e.g.: shoes)Avoid clutter, try groups of three objectsVick’s general advice for taking photos of your listingTake more than necessary and publish bestTake photos from different angles for 3D viewVick’s Airbnb photo gallery checklistOne shot each of exterior and entranceTwo to four shots of living room, bedroomOne to two shots of dining area, bathroomTwo to five shots of outdoor spaceWhat makes a good cover photo (hero shot)Eye-catching, stands out from listings in areaShows most unique or interesting spaceNot too busy (frontal shots work best)What inspired Vick to write the smartphone guideNot allowed to work during lockdown, no guestsDecided to redecorate during forced breakHelp other hosts update photos with cell phoneVick’s tips for taking smartphone photos of your listingShoot from doorknob levelDon’t tilt phone (hold parallel to walls)Clean smartphone lensConnect with VickSmartphone Photo Guides [Discount Code PAD]Vick’s Airbnb Listing in BarcelonaResourcesSTR Profit AcademyGPFYP on YouTubeEmail [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.