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Capturing amenities

Amenities can be important factors for guests when choosing a listing. For this purpose, it’s important that we accurately represent the amenities offered at the listing. This guide helps illustrate how different types of amenities were successfully captured.

Luxury amenities

When photographing luxury amenities, capture the unique features and facilities that go above and beyond what is typically found in standard accommodations, such as the spaces below:
Elegant spa-like sauna with wooden seating, a shower, decorative mosaic art, and warm ambient lighting.

Saunas

Luxurious indoor jacuzzi with forest views, surrounded by tall glass windows and open wooden doors for a serene retreat.

Wellness spaces

Luxury estate with palm trees and a private outdoor basketball court under a clear blue sky.

Sports courts

Elegant indoor bar featuring hanging pendant lights, wine racks, and poolside views framed by tall glass windows and palm trees outside.

Wine cellers

Modern private cinema featuring red and black recliner chairs, a white projector screen, and warm wall lighting.

Media rooms

Luxury music studio featuring professional audio equipment, soundproofed walls, and modern decor in a vibrant blue and red space.

Creative studios

A private elevator with wooden paneling in a bright, modern hallway featuring framed artwork and large windows.

Elevators

Luxury outdoor pool area with lounge chairs, stone steps leading to a terrace, and ocean views framed by trees at sunset.

Pools

A luxury waterfront property surrounded by pine trees, with private docks extending into a clear, turquoise lake.

Waterfront access

Common amenities

When capturing common amenities, it is best to include them in the overview of the room rather than focusing on close-up details. For unique amenities like fireplaces or musical instruments, styling can enhance their appeal, such as having the fireplace lit or slightly adjusting the position of the piano chair to show the piano keys.
A cozy, well-lit nursery with a crib, vibrant wall decorations including animal illustrations and bunting, alongside a gray dresser stocked with toys and baby supplies.

Children’s furniture

Living room with a lit fireplace, white brick mantel, mounted deer head, greenery, and wooden furniture. French doors on each side let in abundant sunlight, creating a warm atmosphere.

Indoor fireplaces

Bright, mirrored gym space with a stationary bike, weight bench, barbell, yoga ball, and organized fitness gear in baskets.

Workout areas

A patio-style driveway with stone flooring, a metal gate, and wooden fencing, overlooking greenery and houses on a sunny day.

Designated parking

A sunlit room featuring a wooden grand piano with an ornate music stand, positioned near large windows with curtains, surrounded by framed art and a vintage chair.

Musical instruments

Cozy room with natural light, showcasing a desk and chair near a window, a neatly made bed, and a stylish golden floor lamp.

Work stations

Four white towels folded and arranged on a shelf, next to a wicker basket and a green plant, emphasizing cleanliness and guest comfort.

Bathroom amenities

A well-organized cabinet featuring kitchen appliances and utensils such as a blender, French press, coffee grinder, toaster, mugs, and various glassware.

Kitchen appliances

A neatly arranged washer and dryer in a recessed laundry space, showcasing practical amenities available in the listing.

Washer / dryers

Organized storage space with black hangers, folded towels, woven baskets, and accent greenery in a modern, minimalist design.

Bedroom storage

A brightly lit bookshelf with neatly organized books, magazines, and decorative items, showcasing a colorful and inviting reading area.

Libraries

A tall bookshelf filled with board games such as Jenga, Exploding Kittens, Buzzword, and puzzles, highlighting family-friendly activities in a cozy living area.

Game closets

Outdoor amenities

When capturing outdoor amenities, aim for compositions that minimize background distractions and highlight views, foliage, and other relevant elements. The focus should be on showcasing the amenity within its surroundings, as these features can often be significant selling points for potential renters.
A turquoise swimming pool with a unicorn float, bordered by a wooden deck and lounge chairs. The pool is surrounded by dense foliage, tall cypress trees, and a modern white house with large windows.

Pools

Snowy outdoor setting featuring a rustic wooden hot tub, wooden dining table with chairs, and scenic mountain and pine tree views.

Hot tubs

Sunny wooden patio with a seating arrangement, potted plants, and a grill, shaded by a large tree and bordered by green foliage.

Lounging spaces

Balcony view featuring calm waters, green hills with white houses, and docked boats, framed by modern glass railings.

Views

Outdoor bar area featuring a grill, sink, and orange stools, with a backdrop of blooming flowers on a wall and clear skies overhead.

BBQ grills

Electric vehicle charging station mounted on a wooden wall, surrounded by lush greenery and a tree in the background.

EV charging stations

A backyard play area with a swing set, sandbox, and scattered toys overlooking a serene lake and forested hills.

Play areas

Outdoor amenities showing kayaks and a canoe by a lake with a dock, surrounded by green foliage and trees, ideal for water activities.

Activity access

A serene pool area with lush greenery, a poolside bar with seating, and a wooden deck extending alongside the water.

Outdoor bars

Garden area with an outdoor shower attached to a white wall, steps leading to a stone pizza oven, surrounded by foliage and sunlight.

Outdoor showers

Balcony with tan walls, two minimalist chairs, and a view of trees and residential buildings on a sunny day.

Balconies & patios

Outdoor path with stepping stones laid over greenery, framed by white walls, and a pergola with vines leading to a gated doorway.

Private entrances

Accessible amenities

When you encounter accessible features, it is important to incorporate them into the room's overview. By including these features in the overview, potential guests can easily identify and understand the accessibility of the space.
An accessible bedroom with a purple wall, white bedding, and a ceiling-mounted lift system. A wooden nightstand and framed artwork are also visible.

Ceiling hoists

A bright, accessible bedroom featuring a hospital-style bed with a patient lift beside it, a desk with a chair, and large windows providing natural light.

Mobile hoists

A swimming pool area featuring an accessibility pool lift with a blue seat, surrounded by lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a hot tub in the foreground.

Pool/jacuzzi hoists

An accessibility-focused bathroom featuring a roll-in shower with a chair, grab bars around the toilet, and a lowered sink for easy access.

Shower/bath chairs

Bathroom designed for accessibility, including grab bars, a shower chair, handheld showerhead, and natural lighting from a wide window.

Fixed grab bar for showers

Accessible bathroom featuring grab bars next to the toilet and sink, towel rack with folded towels, and bright natural light from a window.

Fixed grab bar for toilets

Two designated accessible parking spots with painted symbols are next to a brick building, surrounded by plants and trees.

Accessible parking spots

Close-up of a house entrance with a wooden accessibility ramp, highlighting inclusive amenities amid a natural setting.

Ramps

A well-lit accessible bedroom showcasing an adjustable bed with floral bedding, a side table with essentials, and wooden cabinetry with decorative items in the background.

Electric profiling beds

Building amenities*

*The following amenities not required unless stated in the assignment shotlist.When photographing multi-family dwellings, such as apartments, condos, townhouses, etc., capture the unique offerings and amenities that set them apart from typical listings. These features are crucial selling points that showcase the exceptional value and appeal of the listing. Only include them if they are available to guests.
Open parking lot featuring two marked spaces labeled 109C, with an expansive view of rugged hills and greenery in the distance.

Parking spots

Marble reception desk with warm lighting, desk decor, and an artistic gallery wall displaying various framed artworks, creating a cozy and stylish ambiance.

Front desks

A gym with workout equipment such as treadmills and weights, offering a scenic view of urban high-rise buildings through floor-to-ceiling windows.

Gyms

Open and bright building lounge area with seating arrangements under metal canopies, landscaped greenery, and decorative water features.

Lounging areas

A stylish gaming area showcasing four vintage arcade cabinets, with a mix of popular titles like Mortal Kombat and Pac-Man, adjacent to a glass door revealing a patio with outdoor seating.

Game rooms

Spacious apartment building lobby with polished floors, large decorative mirrors, intricate wrought iron windows, and a wall decorated with tropical floral wallpaper.

Lobbies

Building elevator with reflective gold doors, red carpet inside, and adjacent stairs, showcasing amenities in the shared space.

Elevators

Children's play area featuring a green slide and vibrant play equipment, surrounded by tall apartment buildings.

Playgrounds

Sunny patio area featuring a small round pool, green-and-white lounge chairs, and a glass barrier overlooking scenic mountains.

Hot tubs

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