Taking good photos of the room you are renting out can make all the difference in attracting the right guest to book it. You don’t need to be a professional photographer to take pictures that wow. With a few quick and easy tips you can make a huge difference to the photos you take and increase the booking requests you get

In this blog post we are going to break down our best tips to make your photos pop.

Natural Light is Best

You don’t need to set up any lighting, just open the curtains and the blinds to let in natural light. Bright rooms feel more welcoming and spacious and they photograph better too. We recommend that you avoid using flash, as it can create harsh shadows and distort colours. Try to take your photos early in the morning to embrace the beauty of daylight to enhance your pictures.


Focus on What Makes Your Space Special

In your photos, try to highlight the best features of your room and shared areas. Whether it's a cozy reading corner, a charming view, or unique decorations, showcase what makes your space stand out from the crowd. This will draw the attention of potential guests to your room and help generate interest.

Use Your Smartphone

If you have a camera, great, but you don’t need to have any fancy equipment to take the best photos of your room. Modern smartphones have excellent cameras that can take high-quality pictures. You can even adjust the lighting within the phone’s camera settings and take really professional looking photos
 

Keep it Steady

To avoid blurry pictures, steady your hands or prop your phone against a stable surface. This simple trick will ensure clear, sharp images. 
 

Frame with Care

Frame your shots thoughtfully by centering the room's main elements. This is what is important for the guest to see in the room: the bed, storage,the window. Experiment with different angles to find the most flattering perspectives for each space. Sometimes taking the photo from the corner of the room at a height can work wonders to really show off the space. 

Take Multiple Shots

As you test out different angles, take as many different shots as you can of the room from different viewpoints. That way you will have plenty of choice when it comes to showcasing your room. We always encourage our hosts to send us as many images as possible so we can pick the best ones.
 

Showcase Key Areas

Remember to capture not only the room but also essential shared spaces like the bathroom, and kitchen, and any other areas you are open to sharing with your guest, such as the living room. It’s important to show potential guests where they will be living and let them know the parts of the house that will be accessible to them. Again, just as with the bedroom, taking multiple photos of these areas form multiple angles is key. If there are areas of the house that you would prefer to keep private from your guest, simply don’t include photos of them. 

You Have Your Photos. What’s Next?

Now that you have taken photos of the room you have for rent and any other common areas for your guests, it’s time to use them to rent out your room. With Hosting Power, it’s really easy to upload your photos and get your listing active.
When you submit your application to become a host here, you will be able to add the photos you have taken to the application. Once you do this, it allows us to quickly get to work and activate your listing, which means you are one step closer to getting your first booking!
 

In Summary

Taking excellent photos of your room rental and shared spaces these days isn’t complicated at all. Thanks to the excellent camera quality of smartphones it’s very easy to take your photos and use them as a simple yet powerful way to attract guests. With these simple tips, you can easily showcase your space in the best light and create an inviting atmosphere that guests will find irresistible. So, grab your smartphone, let in the natural light, and start capturing the beauty of your home. Happy hosting and picture-taking!

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