TAKE BETTER PHOTOS

Here's how to take better property photos using your phone.

1. Light everything up.

Turn on all the lights — even if the room already has great natural light. A well-lit space looks bigger, warmer, and more inviting.

2. Clean your lens.

A single fingerprint can make your photos look hazy or dull. Wipe the lens gently before every shot.

3. Use the ultra-wide lens (if your phone has one).

It captures more of the room and gives a better sense of space. This is your secret weapon for making small rooms look spacious.

4. Find your anchor point — usually near the entrance.

Stand at the center of the room, close to the doorway.

+ Take one landscape shot (for listings and websites).

+ Take one portrait shot (for social media).

+ Keep vertical lines — like wall corners — straight. If they’re tilted, your phone is probably angled too far up (facing the ceiling) or down (facing the floor). Keep horizontal lines level, too. Straight lines give balance and make the photo feel naturally pleasing to the eye.

5. Switch sides.

Move to the opposite end of the room, center yourself again, and repeat: one landscape, one portrait. Two strong angles per room are usually enough.

6. If the room is too small, shoot from a corner.

This helps capture more of the space. In this case, horizontal lines may appear slanted — that’s okay. Just try to keep the vertical lines straight.

7. Bathrooms need special care.

Space is tight, so shoot at an angle. Keep the composition simple and make sure the toilet lid is closed — small details matter.

8. Add a touch of depth.

If possible, include a subtle foreground element — a chair, plant, or countertop edge — to give the viewer a sense of scale and dimension.

9. When shooting against bright light (like windows or balconies).

Consider closing the blinds slightly to reduce glare and balance exposure.

Unless you’re using a DSLR and tripod (which allows you to blend exposures for an HDR effect), closing the blinds will help avoid silhouettes and washed-out highlights.

Good luck!