Working with a professional for property photography doesn't have to be difficult. With proper planning and a few handy tips, you can ensure you get exactly the images you need.

The first step is to look at the end game. It sounds counterintuitive, but I promise it works!

What’s the goal for the images? Are you simply documenting a property or crafting a story about it? Do you need detail shots or just the big picture? Will you need people in the photographs? Do you want those people to be staged or appear natural? Do you need to demonstrate things like scale or location?

It’s important to talk to your photographer about what you want to do with the photos so they can make sure to capture the elements and angles you need.