Let’s get real for a moment: Airbnb is a visual platform. Guests don’t fall in love with your location—they fall in love with your photos. If your listing isn’t performing the way it should, your photos might be the reason why.
At first glance, photographing a property might seem like a straightforward task regardless of its purpose. However, Airbnb photography and real estate photography serve fundamentally different objectives, which directly impacts their approach, execution, and ultimately, their cost structure.
If you want your Airbnb listing to earn more per night, land more bookings, and attract better guests, there’s one major tool you might be overlooking: the photos.
But even the best professional photographer can only work with what’s in front of the lens. That’s why prepping your short-term rental before a photoshoot is
Have you ever relistened to your Airbnb listing’s playback and thought, “Do these photos really do my space justice?” If you’re questioning it, you’re already on the right track. In my latest video, “Airbnb Photos Not Booking? Top 10 Mistakes (and How to Fix Them),” I dive deep into the common pitfalls that trip up hosts—and more importantly, how to fix them fast. In this companion post, I’ll unpack each mistake, share insights on why it matters, and give you actionable steps to elevate your listing photos.
Watch the full video here: Airbnb Photos Not Booking? Top 10 Mistakes – and How to Fix Them
Longer Days on Market in Utah? Here’s Your Game Plan to Win Listings and Close Faster
The Utah real estate landscape is evolving. In Salt Lake City, the median days on market (DOM) have increased to 40 days, an 8.1% rise from the previous year. In Park City, homes are averaging 125 days on the market, though this is a significant improvement from 211 days the year prior.
Who Owns Your Listing Photos? Let’s Talk Real Estate Image Licensing
When you hire us to shoot a listing, what exactly are you paying for?
Many agents assume they “own” the images once they’ve paid for the shoot. But that’s not how image licensing works. What you’re actually getting is a license to use the photos — not the images themselves.
And honestly? That’s what keeps your cost low.
As photographers, we spend countless hours editing, retouching, and fine-tuning our images in Photoshop. While I love the creative process, I’ve always found the repetitive tasks—like adding mats, resizing images, or aligning layers—to be a massive time sink. But last month, I discovered
AI for Photographer sis definitely the future of ours and many other businesses. As the new year starts, I find myself looking ahead, setting new goals, and thinking about how to make my photography business stronger and more efficient. Over the last year, we have seen artificial intelligence really come to the fore, and how to make Discover how AI for Photographers can revolutionize your work in 2025. Learn to embrace AI tools for editing, marketing, and more, enhancing your creativity without losing the human touch.” Every January, I take stock of where I am, what’s working, and what needs improvement. This year, one thing is impossible to ignore: AI. It’s all around us now; It’s in the news, it’s in our editing software, and it’s doing things that seemed like sci-fi not long ago.
Understanding Real Estate Photography Pricing and Costs
Professional real estate photography pricing reflects the quality of the photographer. Professional photography is an essential tool for realtors aiming to stand out in a competitive market. High-quality visuals are not just about selling the property at hand; they elevate the agent’s brand, attracting more clients and higher-value listings. In this article, we’ll explore the pricing models
How Realtors Deal With Vacant, Unfurnished, and New Construction Homes for Sale
Few things slow down a realtor’s day quite like the challenge of marketing an unfurnished home. Marketing a vacant or unfurnished property presents realtors with unique challenges, most of which start with showing a bare and unappealing home. With the right strategies, these homes can be showcased effectively to captivate potential buyers.