Luxury Home Airbnb Photoshoot near Lake Norman

A returning client hired me to photograph their updated luxury Airbnb listing in the Lake Norman area. Since the sky was cloudy on and off, I decided to take some pictures that I might be able to utilize to make it look like twilight later. Having the most appealing photo possible for the Airbnb listing is essential. The visual appeal of a luxury airbnb property is the very first thing a potential guest would see as they scan through listings. Given that most people will utilize a wide assortment of photos, the fact that you can have a Twilight theme for your listing will help it stand out immediately. As far as I’m concerned, even if they only take a pause to look at your listing, that’s a great success. Photos that have some uniqueness to your vacation rental listing will make a huge difference.

Photographing a luxury home near the lake

This home sits on a large lot with a long driveway and a three-car garage, so the exterior needed to show scale. I photographed it from the street and from the side yard to show the size of the house and how much land comes with it.

Inside, a vaulted dining room with a long live-edge-style wood table, a bench and an oversized wall clock looks out through big windows toward the trees and the water. I balanced those windows carefully so the view stays visible instead of turning white, since that view is one of the home’s biggest selling points.

Outdoor spaces

The yard has two fire pit areas ringed by gray Adirondack chairs, one with a glimpse of the water, plus a basketball court. Each got a wide frame so guests can picture evenings outside.

Planning for twilight

With the sky cloudy on and off, I captured exterior frames that could be converted to twilight later in editing. A twilight cover photo, with warm light glowing in the windows, is a simple way to make a luxury listing stand out in search results. Twilight conversion is available as an add-on to any package.

If you host a larger home near the lake, see how I approach Airbnb photography around Lake Norman.

Hosting in Lake Norman? See my Lake Norman Airbnb photography page for packages, recent local shoots and what to expect on shoot day.