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This presentation explains the 15 most common mistakes that vacation rental owners make when taking photos of their home and also when selecting which photos to display on their portal website listings. If you'd like to learn how to fix some of these mistakes, you can read the accompanying article, How to Turn a Good Photo of Your Vacation Rental into a Great One.
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15 Most Common Photo Mistakes
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Mistake #1: Low Resolution or Scanned Photos
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Mistake #2: Too Much Light
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Mistake #3: Not Enough Light
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Mistake #4: An Odd Hue
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Mistake #5: Poor Framing
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Mistake #6: Lack of Staging
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Mistake #7: Showing People
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Mistake #8: Misusing a Wide-Angle Lens
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Mistake #9: A Generic Thumbnail Photo
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Mistake #10: Too Few Photos
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Mistake #11: Misleading (or Unclear) View Photos
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Mistake #12: Generic Nature Photos
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Mistake #13: Unexceptional BathroomPhotos
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Mistake #14: A Less-Than-Stellar Exterior Photo
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Mistake #15: Underselling Your Home
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Key Takeaways
Photos are the single most important component of your listing.
Know which photos you need to shoot and plan your day accordingly.
Be sure to stage the set before taking your photos.
If you’re not comfortable using a digital camera, consider hiring a professional photographer.
Don’t forget to consider the lighting.
Don’t worry if your photos aren’t perfect. If you used a digital camera, you can likely touch up your photo using a photo editor.
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