Photography guide
A good photo is the foundation of successful virtual staging. Below you'll find practical tips to help you prepare the best photos for processing.
Lighting
- 1.Take photos during the day, ideally between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM when natural light is strongest.
- 2.Open all curtains and blinds — the more natural light, the better the result.
- 3.Turn on all lights in the room, even during the day. This adds warmth and eliminates dark corners.
- 4.Avoid shooting into the sun — only point the camera toward a window if you want to show the view.
- 5.Don't use flash — it creates unnatural shadows and reflections.
Angles and composition
- 1.Stand in a corner of the room or in the doorway — show as much space as possible.
- 2.Hold the camera at chest height (about 120 cm) — this gives the most natural perspective.
- 3.Shoot horizontally (landscape), not vertically — listings display photos in 4:3 or 16:9 ratios.
- 4.Try to capture at least two walls and the floor — this creates a sense of depth.
- 5.Make sure vertical lines (walls, door frames) are straight, not tilted.
Room preparation
- 1.Clear kitchen counters, coffee tables, and desks — the fewer small objects, the better our system handles staging.
- 2.Hide personal items: family photos, toys, toiletries on display.
- 3.Make the beds and arrange cushions on the sofa — a tidy base means a better result.
- 4.Close toilet lids and put away brushes in bathrooms.
- 5.Remove trash cans, drying racks, and other everyday items from the frame.
Photo format and quality
- 1.Use JPEG or PNG format — both are accepted by our system.
- 2.Maximum file size is 10MB — photos from most phones fit within this limit.
- 3.The higher the resolution, the better the result — avoid excessive compression.
- 4.Phone photos are sufficient — you don't need a professional camera.
- 5.If possible, use HDR mode on your phone — it balances bright and dark areas of the photo.