How to Take Great Airbnb Photos with a Smartphone
Summary
This article discusses how to take attractive photos of your Airbnb using your smartphone. Vick Fichtner, a professional photographer and Airbnb Plus inspector, provides tips on staging, angles, and what to include in your photo gallery. Hosts can use these tips to improve their listings and potentially attract more bookings.
Key Insights
- •The article provides an Airbnb photo gallery checklist, including one shot of the exterior and entrance, two to four shots of the living room and bedroom, one to two shots of the dining area and bathroom, and two to five shots of the outdoor space.
- •The article suggests that the cover photo, or 'hero shot,' should be eye-catching, stand out, show the most unique space, and not be too busy.
Action Items
- ✓Update your listing's photo gallery with new pictures taken using the provided checklist.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Consider staging your listing with props to help guests visualize their experience.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Smartphone Airbnb Photography Guide: Vick Fichtner is the travel blogger and professional photographer behind the Smartphone Airbnb Photography Guide.
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