{"id":4621,"date":"2017-09-18T13:26:09","date_gmt":"2017-09-18T13:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/?p=4621"},"modified":"2022-10-11T12:30:32","modified_gmt":"2022-10-11T12:30:32","slug":"creative-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/4621\/creative-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Increase Your Bookings With Video & Virtual Tours"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 8<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

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As the saying goes, a photo paints a thousand words especially when it comes travel. As a holiday rental owner, it\u2019s imperative that you showcase the best attributes of your property and its location. Unsurprisingly, your images will be the focal point of a holiday maker\u2019s decision making on where to stay.<\/span><\/p>\n

For an individual holiday rental, there is a lot of competition and standing out can be a difficult feat. However, with a creative approach and the use of the many tools available you can devise a strong marketing campaign using images so your property stands out from the crowd.<\/span><\/p>\n

Picture This<\/b><\/h1>\n

With images being such an incentive to holidaymakers it\u2019s essential that you produce high-quality content. A blurred, dark, off centre or \u2018amature\u2019 photo will more than likely put people off choosing your rental.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thankfully, the digital age allows people to take quality photos right from their smartphone. Gone are the days of forking out for expensive cameras and equipment. Nowadays a phone will do just as good of a job and they can be easily uploaded and edited once taken.<\/span><\/p>\n

To take a good photo<\/span><\/a> you need plenty of lighting in the rooms to make the room seem brighter. <\/span><\/p>\n

You want to take it in a corner where the entire room is in one image. If the property has a unique or picturesque feature, then capture it. Try taking pictures that showcase the surrounding views, this can be done from a bedroom window.<\/span><\/p>\n

You may have to get creative and take artsy images of flowers, books on a sun lounger by the pool or cooking utensils in the kitchen for added effect. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t think your photography skills do your property justice then hire a pro. To make your photo\u2019s even more engaging check out the section below on video slideshows. <\/span><\/p>\n

Sometimes photos can be deceiving. Staged photos can make rooms appear larger than they actually are and objects that block views (such as trees and buildings) can be hidden. Travellers are aware of these \u2018tricks\u2019, so an interactive floor plan is a creative way for them to quickly visualise and explore your rental.<\/span><\/p>\n

Interactive Floor Plans \u00a0<\/b><\/h1>\n

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Floor plans have increasingly become popular with guests wanting to know the exact layout of a property before booking. For example, families want to know how close the children’s bedroom is to the master. Is the kitchen big enough to prepare family meals and lounge in? Is there enough space for the children to play, and for grandad to have an afternoon snooze in peace.<\/span><\/p>\n

Until recently, floor plans had to be hand-drawn either by yourself or a professional. Thanks to the digital age such tasks can be done via an app on your smartphone. Guests can click on the floor plan to see an image of a room and even scan around from different angles to get a feel for space. You can display the layout on your website, listing advert or social media accounts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many companies provide interactive floor plans, with the likes of…<\/h5>\n