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.

Real Estate Photography Cost Key West (2026)

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 →

In Key West, professional real estate photography starts around $199 for a basic package but typically ranges from $300 to $700 for the average home. The final cost depends entirely on the property's size and the specific services you need, like drone photos, a 3D tour, or a twilight shoot. The right package ensures your property stands out in a crowded market, attracting serious buyers from day one.

I’m Mike Brun, founder of Estate Shutter Florida. For the last six years, I’ve been on the ground shooting properties all over South Florida. I’ve shot over 2,000 listings, from high-rises on Brickell to sprawling waterfront estates in Coral Gables. But there’s something special about shooting in Key West. The light is different, the architecture is unique, and buyers are looking for a specific lifestyle that your photos absolutely must capture.

Whether it’s a historic conch house in Old Town, a modern condo in the Truman Annex, or a quiet retreat in The Meadows, the goal is the same: make a potential buyer stop scrolling and imagine their life there. Price is a major factor for agents, and I get asked about it constantly. Let’s break down what really goes into the cost of professional photography in Key West.

What Does a Basic Photography Package Actually Include?

When you see a starting price, like our $199 package, it’s important to understand what it’s designed for. This is our entry-level option, perfect for a straightforward condo or a smaller home under 1,500 square feet where you just need crisp, clean, professionally lit and edited photos for the MLS.

This package gets you a set of high-resolution images that are leagues better than anything a smartphone can produce. I’m using my Sony α7R V and a bag full of lenses, combined with off-camera lighting from my Profoto B10X strobes to make every room look bright, spacious, and inviting. After the shoot, every image is hand-edited for color, composition, and clarity, with a 24-hour turnaround.

It’s a solid foundation. But for most properties in Key West, a basic package is just that—a start. To truly compete, you need to showcase the features that make a Keys home so desirable.

The Real Drivers of Photography Cost in Key West

The final price tag isn't arbitrary. It’s tied directly to the time, technology, and skill required to market the property effectively. Here are the factors that have the biggest impact on your investment.

Property Size & Number of Photos

This is the most straightforward factor. A 4,000-square-foot home in the Casa Marina district simply takes more time to photograph than a one-bedroom condo. More rooms, more angles, more exterior spaces, and more detail shots all add up to more time on-site and more time in post-production. A larger home requires a more comprehensive shot list to tell the whole story without leaving a buyer with questions.

Drone Photography: A Key West Non-Negotiable

For 9 out of 10 listings in Key West, drone photography services are not an "add-on"—they're essential. As an FAA Part 107 certified pilot, I can tell you that an aerial view is the only way to sell the context. How close is the property to the water? What does the neighborhood look like? Does it have a multi-level deck, a new roof, or a stunning pool area that you just can’t capture from the ground?

I use a DJI Mavic 3 Pro, which delivers incredible detail and clarity. For a potential buyer in New York or Chicago, seeing a property’s exact location relative to Duval Street or a nearby marina can be the single most powerful selling point. It removes guesswork and sells the lifestyle, not just the structure.

3D Virtual Tours: Letting Buyers Walk Through from Afar

Key West is a destination market with a global audience. Your buyer could be anywhere. A 3D virtual tour is the single best tool to give remote buyers the confidence to make an offer. Using a high-powered scanner like my Matterport Pro3, I create a dimensionally accurate digital twin of the property. Buyers can "walk" from room to room, look up at the ceilings, and get a true sense of the layout and flow.

This isn’t a slideshow or a video. It’s an interactive experience that keeps buyers engaged with your listing for far longer. It filters out unserious inquiries and ensures that the people who book a showing are already highly interested.

Video Walkthroughs: Adding Emotion and Flow

While a 3D tour is about data and layout, a cinematic video walkthrough service is about emotion. It’s a 1-2 minute highlight reel set to music, smoothly guiding the viewer through the home’s best features. Think of it as a movie trailer for your listing. It’s perfect for sharing on social media and can create an emotional connection that static photos sometimes can’t.

Twilight Shoots: Capturing the Magic Hour

A twilight shoot is one of the most effective ways to make a listing look and feel luxurious. That 20-minute window after sunset, when the sky is a deep blue and the home’s interior and landscape lights are glowing, creates a powerful, high-end image. It’s perfect for the hero shot on the MLS.

This service costs more because it requires a separate trip or a long wait on-site, plus a more complex editing process to balance the different light sources. For a waterfront property or a home with exceptional landscape lighting, it’s worth every penny.

Add-Ons: Virtual Staging & Travel

Shooting an empty property can be challenging; rooms can feel cold and small. Our virtual staging services digitally add stylish furniture and decor to your photos, helping buyers visualize the home’s potential. It’s dramatically cheaper and faster than physical staging.

Finally, there’s travel. Key West is a few hours’ drive from the mainland. Most established South Florida photographers, myself included, will factor in a travel fee to cover the time and cost of getting to the Lower Keys. It’s a standard part of doing business, and any professional will be upfront about this cost.

Key West Real Estate Photography Package Tiers

To make it simpler, here’s how these services typically bundle together. While we customize quotes for unique properties, most listings fall into one of these tiers. (Prices are for illustration and depend on square footage).

Package Tier	What's Included	Best For	Price Range (approx.)
Starter	15-25 HDR Photos	Small condos, basic rentals, lots under 1,500 sq ft.	Starts at $199
Standard	25-40 HDR Photos, Basic Drone Photos	Average single-family homes (2,000-3,000 sq ft).	$350 - $550
Pro Media	40+ HDR Photos, Premium Drone Photos, Matterport 3D Tour	Larger homes, luxury properties, listings targeting out-of-town buyers.	$600 - $900
Cinematic	All of Pro Media + Cinematic Video Walkthrough, Twilight Shoot	High-end luxury estates, unique properties that need a story.	$1,000+

Remember, you can often save by bundling services. Check out our photography packages for more details.

The Hidden Cost of "Cheap" Photography

I get it. The temptation to save a few hundred dollars by hiring the cheapest photographer you can find—or worse, trying to do it yourself with an iPhone—is real. But in my six years in this business, I’ve seen that decision cost agents and their clients thousands.

Last season, I saw a listing in a prime Key West location sit on the market for months. The photos were dark, distorted, and taken at odd angles. They made a beautiful home look cramped and unappealing. After three months and a significant price reduction, the agent finally hired a professional. With new, vibrant photos, the home had multiple offers within two weeks.

The "bargain" photographer cost the seller tens of thousands in a price drop and months of carrying costs. According to the National Association of REALTORS®' 2023 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, 89% of recent buyers found photos to be among the most useful features of listing websites. If your photos don't grab them, they never even read your description.

Your photos are your first showing. Bad photos lead to fewer clicks, which leads to fewer showings, which leads to more days on market and pressure to lower the price. Investing in quality professional real estate photography isn't a cost; it's a tool to protect your client's equity and your commission.

Your Key West Listing Deserves a Pro

Shooting in Key West requires an understanding of the local environment. The midday sun creates harsh shadows that you need professional lighting to overcome. The historic homes in Old Town have tight interiors that require ultra-wide lenses and careful composition to feel spacious. You have to know how to capture the brilliant blue of the water without blowing out the highlights on the boat dock.

As a Zillow Premier Partner and PREA member who has shot over 2,000 properties, I’ve built a career on knowing how to solve these problems. I know what buyers in this market want to see, and I have the equipment and experience to deliver it.

If you're ready to put your Key West listing in the best possible light, my team and I are here to help. Explore our photography packages to see what fits your needs, or if you want to talk strategy for a specific property, call me directly.

Let's get your home sold. Take a look at my portfolio of professional real estate photography to see the difference for yourself. When you’re ready to book a shoot, call my office at (786) 604-0823 and we’ll get your Key West property scheduled.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's a reasonable price for real estate photos in Key West?

Expect to pay $200-$500 for a standard-sized home's photo package. Larger luxury properties with drone and video can range from $600 to over $1,500.

Do I really need drone photography for my Key West listing?

For most Key West properties, yes. It's the only way to showcase proximity to the water, the property's layout, and unique features like a pool or rooftop deck that are key selling points in the area.

How much does a Matterport 3D tour cost in Key West?

A Matterport tour is usually an add-on. For a typical single-family home in Key West, it might add $150-$300 to your photography package, depending on the home's size.

Are there travel fees for photography in Key West?

Often, yes. Many experienced South Florida photographers are based further north, so a travel fee to cover the time and expense of driving to Key West is common. Ask your photographer upfront.

Can't I just take photos with my iPhone?

An iPhone can't replicate the quality of a professional camera like a Sony a7R V, especially for interior shots. A pro photographer uses specialized lenses, lighting (like Profoto strobes), and advanced editing to create bright, crisp, and inviting images that attract buyers.