This is the first time ever I show up for a airbnb photoshoot and then I had to leave. Why did I leave?
This Airbnb short term rental 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom was super cute in so many aspects. Compact, yet had that nice luxury feel. Textures from the concrete floor caught my attention a lot. The lights that were shining through the windows while keeping those lamps on was a beautiful sight. But the place was not nearly 100% ready for me to move forward. The hosts were working hard to wrap up, but I just couldn’t continue with the shoot, because it would have helped me to get this out of my way but not the client. So I did end up sharing my feedback and thoughts about how long this might take, and charged them a small inconvenience fee to come back later. I know how hard every airbnb hosts work to make the space looks beautiful in all aspects for the guests experience. It is my mission to ensure that hosts hard-work reflects in the final photos. Every space is different in an Airbnb, and I did thoroughly enjoy this shoot, while having a great conversation with the host.Was it worth it for the client and myself? Well, let the pictures do the talking.
Why I came back another day
When a home isn’t ready, shooting anyway helps no one. The photos stay on the listing for years, and any half-finished room shows up in every guest’s first impression. Coming back once the hosts finished meant every room in this gallery is complete and styled the way they intended.
Photographing a compact two-story
This two-bedroom, two-bath townhome is compact, but the design makes it feel generous. The living room has a gray sofa with leather pillows, a cream accent chair, a large TV on a low console and a staircase along one wall, and I shot it from both ends so guests see the full layout. The kitchen has a bar counter with leather stools, stainless appliances and a wine glass rack, and it opens to the living room.
I kept the lamps on and balanced them with the window light, so the rooms glow warmly without the windows turning white.
Details worth a close-up
- A desk with a leather office chair by a sunny window.
- Bedrooms with wood-and-black headboards, gray pillows and industrial lamps.
- A small fenced patio with turf, wicker seating and plants.
If you host near Bojangles Coliseum or east Charlotte, my guide on how to stage an Airbnb for a photoshoot explains what to finish before shoot day. You can also see how I approach Airbnb photography in Charlotte.
Hosting in Charlotte? See my Charlotte Airbnb photography page for packages, recent local shoots and what to expect on shoot day.
