Chapter 6
Making Your Listing Shine with Photography
IN THIS CHAPTER
Creating a strategy for your photos
Staging your listing for photography
Getting the right shots
Taking photos the right way
Dissecting what sets top hosts apart
We aren’t overexaggerating when we say that photography is probably the most important component in your listing. Outstanding photos allow prospective guests to see inside your listing and can make it stand out above your competition (and boring photos can make your listing not show its true potential). Making sure you nail the photography is essential because guests primarily decide on whether to book your listing based on the photos. Having bad photos versus amazing photos can be the difference between occasional bookings or a completely full calendar.
Don’t assume that all you need to do is take a couple good pictures with your smartphone. The difference between bad, good, and amazing photography is drastic. This chapter shows you why photography is one ...
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