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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.

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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

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Package Price Includes
Basic Photographyfrom $19925–35 HDR photos, 24-hr delivery, sky replacement, object removal
Standard Packagefrom $349Photos + drone aerials, 30–50 images, 4K drone stills & video
Pro Packagefrom $599Photos + drone + Zillow 3D tour + twilight + floor plan
AI Virtual Stagingfrom $7/photoOnline ordering, 12 furniture styles, results in ~15 min, volume discounts

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Real Estate Photography Service Areas — South Florida

We serve all of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties with no travel fees.

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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 →

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How to Prepare Your Home for Real Estate Photography: A Complete Checklist

March 1, 2026Mike Brun8 min read
how to prepare for real estate photographyreal estate photo checklisthome staging tipsSouth Florida real estate photographypool prephurricane shutters
How to Prepare Your Home for Real Estate Photography: A Complete Checklist

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The short answer: To prepare your home for real estate photography, declutter every visible surface, replace any burned-out bulbs, open all blinds, retract hurricane shutters, and have the pool cleaned at least 24 hours before the shoot. In South Florida, natural light is your greatest asset — let it in. A properly prepared home photographs in 90–120 minutes; an unprepared one costs everyone time and results in weaker listing photos.

Why Preparation Is the Single Biggest Variable in Real Estate Photo Quality

A photographer can control equipment, angles, and editing — but not the state of the property. Mike Brun, our lead photographer at Estate Shutter Florida with over 2,000 listings shot across Miami-Dade and Broward, consistently identifies one pattern: the listings that generate the most buyer interest are the ones that were meticulously prepared, not just well-shot.

Professional HDR photography reveals everything. Countertop clutter, fingerprints on stainless appliances, pool algae, and crooked throw pillows all show up with painful clarity in a wide-angle shot. The good news: most of what makes a listing photo great or mediocre happens before the photographer ever arrives.

This checklist is specific to South Florida properties. Some items — like hurricane shutters and pool prep — don't appear on generic guides written for cold-climate markets.

Room-by-Room Decluttering: What to Remove

Living Areas and Dining Rooms

Remove everything that doesn't belong in a model home:

  • Throw blankets bunched up on sofas (fold them or remove entirely)
  • Remote controls, charging cables, and electronic clutter
  • Personal photos, religious items, and collections
  • Pet toys, pet beds, and any signs of animal habitation
  • Children's toys, backpacks, and school supplies
  • Excess furniture — if a room feels tight in person, it will feel claustrophobic in photos

Leave only: one or two tasteful decorative items per surface, fresh flowers if available, and furniture arranged to show the room's maximum size.

Kitchens

Kitchens are the most photographed and most scrutinized room in any listing. Clear everything off countertops — even the coffee maker and dish drying rack. Buyers should see counter space, not appliances.

  • Remove dish soap, sponges, and cleaning supplies from around the sink
  • Clear the refrigerator of magnets, notes, and children's artwork
  • Hide trash cans (inside a cabinet if possible)
  • Ensure cabinet fronts are fingerprint-free
  • Leave one or two neutral items: a fruit bowl, a cookbook, a small plant

Bedrooms

  • Make all beds with the most neutral, best-quality linens available
  • Remove all items from nightstands except one lamp and one decorative item
  • Close closet doors — packed closets signal insufficient storage
  • Remove laundry, gym equipment, and anything stored under the bed that peeks out
  • Straighten window treatments

Bathrooms

Bathrooms photograph small and require the most editing of personal items:

  • Remove all personal toiletries, medications, and grooming products
  • Replace with a single set of matching, fresh white towels
  • Clear shower shelves and hang towels neatly
  • Put the toilet seat down
  • Remove bath mats if worn (replace with a fresh one or remove entirely)
  • Clean the mirror — streaks show clearly under flash

Lighting Preparation: The South Florida Advantage

South Florida's natural light is genuinely world-class for photography. The challenge is getting it into the property without creating harsh contrast.

What to Do the Morning of the Shoot

  1. Open all window treatments — every blind, shade, and curtain. Photographers will adjust if needed, but starting open is always better.
  2. Turn on every light in the house — ceiling fixtures, lamps, under-cabinet lights, bathroom vanity lights, closet lights. Everything. This creates warm, even illumination that balances with natural light.
  3. Replace any burned-out bulbs the day before. A missing bulb in a fixture creates a visible dead spot in photos.
  4. Aim for consistent color temperature — ideally all LED or all incandescent. Mixed bulbs create mixed color casts that are difficult to correct in post-processing.

South Florida Specific: Hurricane Shutters

Retract or remove all hurricane shutters before the shoot. Accordion shutters, roll-down shutters, and panel shutters all block the natural light that makes South Florida listings look exceptional. If shutters are motorized and slow to operate, have them fully open at least 30 minutes before the photographer arrives.

If shutters cannot be retracted (they're stuck or the property has permanent metal panels), inform your photographer in advance so they can bring additional lighting equipment.

Curb Appeal and Exterior Preparation

The exterior shot is typically the hero image — the first photo buyers see in a Zillow or Realtor.com search result. It deserves as much attention as any interior room.

Lawn and Landscaping

  • Mow the lawn the day before (freshly cut grass looks best; day-of cuts can leave clippings)
  • Edge the driveway and walkways
  • Trim overgrown hedges and palm fronds blocking windows or the facade
  • Blow out the driveway and pool deck — no leaves, no dirt
  • Add fresh mulch to bare garden beds if budget allows

Driveway and Street

  • Move all vehicles out of the driveway and the street in front of the house. This is critical. A parked car in the hero shot is an immediate visual distraction that cannot be easily removed in editing.
  • Roll trash cans and recycling bins to the side of the house or inside the garage
  • Remove garden hoses, children's bikes, and sports equipment
  • Put away pool toys, floaties, and cleaning equipment

Pool Preparation (South Florida Essential)

A pool is a premium selling feature — treat it accordingly:

  • Have the pool professionally cleaned at least 24 hours before the shoot. Algae and debris that appear the morning of the shoot typically indicate water chemistry problems that can't be fixed overnight.
  • Ensure the water is clear and blue — green or cloudy water photographs terribly and raises buyer concerns
  • Remove the pool vacuum, hose, and all cleaning equipment
  • Fold or remove pool towels from the deck
  • Arrange patio furniture neatly — chairs paired at tables, cushions on
  • If you have a pool cage (common in Broward and Palm Beach counties), ensure screens are clean and free of leaves and debris
  • Turn on pool lighting for any twilight photography sessions

What to Do About Pets

Dogs, cats, and other pets need to leave the property during the shoot for two reasons: they create chaos during shooting, and evidence of pets (fur, bowls, toys, beds) can be a dealbreaker for allergic buyers.

  • Arrange for pets to be at a neighbor's, daycare, or in a crate in the car
  • Remove food and water bowls, pet beds, crates, and toys
  • Vacuum upholstered furniture and rugs thoroughly — pet hair is highly visible in wide-angle shots
  • If there is a pet door, close or cover it
  • Treat any pet odor issues before the shoot day — photographers can photograph an odor-free home, not eliminate an odor

Day-of Checklist (30 Minutes Before the Photographer Arrives)

  • All hurricane shutters retracted
  • Every light in the house switched on
  • All vehicles moved off driveway and street
  • Toilet seats down in all bathrooms
  • All trash cans hidden or moved to side of house
  • Pool area cleared of all equipment and toys
  • Patio furniture arranged neatly
  • Kitchen counters completely cleared
  • All beds made
  • All closet doors closed
  • Landscaping blown clean and driveway clear
  • Point of contact available by phone in case of questions

How Estate Shutter Florida Helps

Mike Brun and the Estate Shutter team shoot properties across Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Sunny Isles Beach, Boca Raton, and surrounding South Florida markets. Every booking includes a pre-shoot preparation guide specific to your property type — condo, single-family, waterfront, or vacant — so your listing photos stand out from the first image.

We offer HDR photography, drone aerials (FAA Part 107 certified), Zillow 3D virtual tours, and digital staging, all delivered within 24 hours. Starting from $149.

Ready to book? Schedule your shoot at estateshutterfl.com/book or view our packages to find the right service combination for your listing.

Mike Brun is a professional real estate photographer with 6+ years of experience across 2,000+ South Florida listings. He holds an FAA Part 107 drone certification and is a member of the Professional Real Estate Alliance (PREA) and Zillow Premier Partner program. Estate Shutter Florida serves Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties with 24-hour photo delivery.

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