How quickly will I receive my photos after the shoot?

We guarantee 24-hour delivery on all standard photography packages, measured from shoot completion to gallery delivery. Photos are delivered via a private online gallery with high-resolution downloads — ready for MLS upload, Zillow, Realtor.com, and social media. Rush same-day delivery is available for time-sensitive listings for an additional fee. In practice, over 85% of galleries are delivered within 16 hours of shoot completion.

Are you FAA certified for drone photography in South Florida?

Yes. All Estate Shutter Florida drone pilots hold FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificates, which is legally required for all commercial drone photography in Florida. We carry full liability insurance and obtain the required FAA LAANC authorizations for controlled airspace near Miami International (MIA), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL), and Palm Beach International (PBI) airports before every flight.

What areas of South Florida do you serve?

We serve all of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties with no travel fees. Primary markets include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Coral Gables, Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami Beach, Hollywood, Doral, Pompano Beach, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Weston, and 20+ additional cities. Travel to the Florida Keys and Naples area is available upon request.

Do I need to be present during the real estate photo shoot?

No — many of our shoots are coordinated directly with property managers or lockbox access. We recommend having someone present to handle access issues and highlight features the agent wants emphasized. We send a preparation checklist 24 hours before every shoot so sellers know exactly how to stage and prepare the property for optimal results.

Commercial Property Photo Shoot Prep Checklist for Brokers

Florida Real Estate Photography — Miami, Orlando, Tampa & Fort Lauderdale

Estate Shutter Florida delivers professional HDR real estate photography, FAA-certified drone aerials, Zillow 3D virtual tours, AI virtual staging, and twilight photography for agents, brokers, and developers across South Florida (Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach) and Central Florida (Orange, Hillsborough, Osceola counties). Founded by Mike Brun — FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot, 6+ years experience, 2,000+ MLS listings photographed. Photos starting at $199 with guaranteed 24-hour delivery.

Real Estate Photography Services

HDR Real Estate Photography — from $199

Professional interior and exterior photography with 24-hour delivery. 25–50 fully edited photos. Sky replacement, color correction, object removal, and MLS-ready files included. Serving all of Florida.

FAA-Certified Drone Photography — from $199

Aerial photography and 4K video by FAA Part 107 certified pilots. Captures waterfront access, lot size, neighborhood context, and community amenities. Required airspace authorizations obtained before every flight.

Zillow 3D Virtual Tours — from $199

Interactive 3D walkthroughs for Zillow, Realtor.com, and MLS. Listings with Zillow 3D tours generate 40% more inquiries and earn the Zillow "3D Home" badge. Ideal for international and remote buyers.

AI Virtual Staging — from $7/photo

Transform empty rooms into furnished spaces using AI. 12 styles, results in ~15 minutes. Order online anytime without scheduling. Volume pricing: 1–5 photos $20, 6–10 photos $15, 11–15 photos $10, 16+ photos $7.

Twilight & Blue Hour Photography

Dramatic dusk exterior photography for luxury and waterfront listings. Particularly effective for oceanfront condos, Intracoastal estates, and high-rise penthouses with Miami or Fort Lauderdale skyline views.

Commercial Photography

Architectural, office, retail, and construction progress photography for developers, architects, and commercial brokers. Serving Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Naples, and Tampa.

Packages & Pricing

Transparent pricing — no hidden fees. 10% off for new clients. Pay only after approving your gallery.

Package	Price	Includes
Basic Photography	from $199	25–35 HDR photos, 24-hr delivery, sky replacement, object removal
Standard Package	from $349	Photos + drone aerials, 30–50 images, 4K drone stills & video
Pro Package	from $599	Photos + drone + Zillow 3D tour + twilight + floor plan
AI Virtual Staging	from $7/photo	Online ordering, 12 furniture styles, results in ~15 min, volume discounts

Package

Price

Includes

Basic Photography

from $199

25–35 HDR photos, 24-hr delivery, sky replacement, object removal

Standard Package

from $349

Photos + drone aerials, 30–50 images, 4K drone stills & video

Pro Package

from $599

Photos + drone + Zillow 3D tour + twilight + floor plan

AI Virtual Staging

from $7/photo

Online ordering, 12 furniture styles, results in ~15 min, volume discounts

Real Estate Photography FAQ — Florida

How much does real estate photography cost in Miami?

Packages start at $199 for 25–35 HDR photos with 24-hour delivery. Standard package (photos + drone) from $349. Pro package (photos + drone + Zillow 3D + twilight + floor plan) from $599. New clients get 10% off. Pay only after gallery approval.

How quickly will I receive my real estate photos?

We guarantee 24-hour delivery. Over 85% of galleries are delivered within 16 hours. Photos arrive via private online gallery with MLS-ready and high-resolution downloads. Rush same-day delivery available.

Are you FAA certified for drone photography in Florida?

Yes. All drone pilots hold FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificates — legally required for commercial drone photography in Florida. We carry full liability insurance and obtain FAA airspace authorizations near all major Florida airports (MIA, FLL, PBI, MCO, TPA) before every flight.

What areas of Florida do you serve?

All of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties in South Florida, plus the Orlando metro (Orange, Osceola, Seminole counties) and Tampa Bay (Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco counties) in Central Florida — 50+ cities statewide including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Orlando, Tampa, Windermere, Winter Park, and Lake Nona. No travel fees within each region.

What is a Zillow 3D virtual tour and why does it matter for Florida listings?

Zillow 3D creates a fully navigable 3D digital twin buyers can explore online from any device. It earns the Zillow "3D Home" badge and generates 40% more inquiries. Essential for Florida's international and remote buyers — particularly in South Florida's luxury markets and Central Florida's high-volume relocation markets.

About Estate Shutter Florida

Founded by Mike Brun, Estate Shutter Florida is Florida's premier real estate photography service, trusted by 1,300+ active realtors across South Florida and Central Florida. Mike holds an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, is a member of the Professional Real Estate Photographers Association (PREA), and is a Zillow Premier Partner. 6+ years of South Florida experience · 2,000+ MLS listings photographed.

Equipment: Sony α7R V · DJI Mavic 3 Pro (Hasselblad lens) · Zillow 3D Pro3 · Profoto B10X. Learn more →

The single biggest determinant of OM photo quality isn't the camera or the photographer — it's the 30 minutes of prep the broker did the day before the shoot. The asset is what it is; the prep is what controls the variability.

Below is the checklist a broker should run the day before a commercial property shoot. Add or subtract based on asset class.

48 Hours Before the Shoot

Coordinate Access

Confirm building access with property manager (after-hours if needed for twilight)
Confirm tenant notice if photographing common areas during business hours
Confirm parking for the photographer + assistant (gear access matters)
Confirm lockbox / keys / escort schedule
Confirm the LAANC airspace authorization is filed (for drone work near MIA, FLL, PBI, TPA)

Coordinate the Lighting Plan

Schedule property manager to turn on every interior light at twilight (lobby, corridor commons, every leasable floor that's vacant, signage)
Coordinate after-hours HVAC for spaces that will be shot post-business-hours
Confirm exterior building lighting (facade wash, landscape lighting, signage backlight) is on and functional

Confirm the Shot Priority List

Send the photographer your OM template or shot list
Identify any "must-have" hero shots (the building from a specific angle for the OM cover, etc.)
Flag any sensitive areas (confidential tenants, in-progress TI, leased-but-unmoved-in spaces)
Identify which leasable spaces are showable and which are not

24 Hours Before the Shoot

Walk the Exterior

Remove visible trash, traffic cones, construction barricades, sandwich boards
Move any temporary signage (banners, A-frames, "for lease" yard signs that interfere with composition)
Check landscaping — mow, trim hedges, blow leaves
Wash exterior windows if visibly dirty (especially ground floor and any reflective glass)
Confirm any vehicles in the lot can be moved during the shoot window (or arrange to shoot before/after peak hours)
Coordinate with the parking lot operator if parking will be temporarily restricted

Walk the Interior (Common Areas + Leasable)

Turn on every light, replace any burned-out bulbs (lobbies, conference rooms, corridors)
Stage the lobby — fresh flowers if available, neat magazine table, clean reception desk
Remove temporary signage (event posters, "Wet Floor" cones, vendor wayfinding)
Clean glass — lobby doors, conference room interior glass walls, signage glass
Vacuum / sweep visible high-traffic areas
Confirm conference rooms are in showable state (no whiteboards with confidential content, tables wiped down, chairs in place)
For leasable suites: confirm vacancy (no tenant belongings if pre-vacancy or post-vacancy), lights on, AC running so the air is comfortable

Confirm Decor Decisions

Remove tenant-branded items in common areas that won't match the OM positioning
Decide whether to leave or remove temporary art / decor / furniture
Confirm conference table styling (laptops, water glasses staged, or empty)

Day of the Shoot

Two Hours Before Arrival

Walk the property one final time
Turn on all interior lights (yes, every one — the photographer will turn off what's not needed, but cannot turn on what isn't there)
Confirm HVAC is comfortable (especially after-hours)
Confirm any tenant cooperation needed (specific suites open, common areas accessible)
Confirm the on-site escort or property manager will be available

When the Photographer Arrives

Brief them on the shot priority list and any access restrictions
Walk them through the property if it's the first visit (5-10 minutes saves 90 minutes of re-shoots)
Flag any tenant-sensitive areas
Be available for art-direction calls during the shoot — the photographer will surface composition questions that the broker should decide on

During Twilight Window (If Applicable)

Confirm interior lights are on across all marketed floors / suites
Coordinate any tenant lighting (asking specific tenants to leave lights on for the 25-minute twilight window)
Be near the photographer for quick decisions — the twilight window is short and irreversible

After the Shoot

Within 24 Hours

Confirm the photographer's expected delivery date
Send any post-shoot notes (additional shots noticed during the walkthrough, etc.)
Pay the deposit per the contract (most CRE photographers run on 50% deposit / 50% on delivery)

Within 5 Business Days

Review the proof gallery on delivery
Flag any reshoots needed (most OM photographers offer one free reshoot per assignment for genuine issues — fog, missed lights, etc.)
Approve final select list
Confirm metadata, licensing, and file format match what was contracted

Common Mistakes Brokers Make

Mistake 1: Skipping the Pre-Shoot Walk

The single biggest mistake is treating the photographer's arrival as the start of the shoot. The shoot starts with the broker's pre-shoot walk. Twenty minutes of prep prevents two hours of editing or a reshoot.

Mistake 2: Underestimating the Twilight Window

The twilight window is 20 minutes. Not 60. If the broker arrives 10 minutes late, half the window is gone, and the photographer is improvising.

Mistake 3: Not Coordinating Tenant Cooperation

A half-leased office tower at twilight needs the property manager's coordination to get specific tenants to leave lights on. If this isn't pre-coordinated, the building reads dark in the OM cover.

Mistake 4: Overlooking the Aerial Window

Drone shots need cooperative weather and time-of-day light. If the shoot is at noon on a cloudless summer day, the drone footage will be flat and hot. Negotiate the shoot date to allow a morning or late-afternoon flight window.

Mistake 5: Not Briefing the Photographer on the OM Spec

Different brokerages have different OM template requirements. If the photographer doesn't know the template, the cover image may not crop cleanly. Send the template — or at minimum the aspect ratios — before the shoot.

The 30-Minute Saved Editing Hours

Every item on this checklist that gets skipped becomes a Photoshop fix afterward — and Photoshop fixes are visible to a trained eye. A composited light glow looks fake. A cloned-out trash bin looks suspicious. A perspective-warped facade looks bowed.

The cheapest improvement to an OM photograph is the prep that prevents the fix. The 30 minutes of prep the day before the shoot is the single highest-leverage time investment in the entire CRE marketing budget.

Need a commercial photo shoot scoped with prep guidance included? Send the property brief here — Estate Shutter ships a pre-shoot checklist sized to the asset class as part of every OM engagement.