What makes a fabulous photoshoot location?

Keep reading to find out exactly what makes a great photoshoot location and whether your property has the potential to be a great space to hire out to creatives, photographers, and filmmakers! 

When you think of photoshoot and filming locations, spectacular outdoor spaces tend to spring to mind, think waterfalls, mountains, vast cityscapes, that kind of thing, but have you ever wondered where all the high-end fashion, furniture, and even everyday household products are photographed? 

Every business wants to show off its products or services in the best and most authentic light and so finding the perfect location is key. A location house can be hired out to a crew, so they can complete their photography or filming projects. Generally speaking, the location space can be styled to suit the brand, or it may be chosen because it already fits the design brief.

What’s key to a good photoshoot location?

In this article, we will be giving you our top tips on what makes a great photoshoot and filming location house, and how to ensure your home is photoshoot ready. 

Light them up!

The first and most important aspect to consider is natural light and lots of it! Light is a photographer’s dream, in fact, photographs can’t be taken without it, so if your property is abundant with natural light, you are on to a good start.

Neutral decor

Indeed, light, white and bright spaces work brilliantly for photoshoots. Fashion brands, in particular, want their clothes to be the stars of the show, and light bounces around these spaces beautifully. However, depending on the brief, a moody and darker lit space or decor can work really well and create the depth and mood that some creatives may be looking for. 

Access and space

An advantage to a photoshoot location is having large spaces to work in. Crews will most likely need space for equipment, props, models, and the styling team. It’s not unusual to have 8 or more people on a shoot at any one time. Following on from this point is the need for a parking space or two! It’s a huge plus point if a location house has adequate parking.

Unique features

So many properties have wonderfully unique and quirky features that many creatives are looking for. It may be a stunning staircase, an infinity pool with city views, or a cool and edgy converted warehouse space. 

Register Your Home as a Photoshoot Location

Pure Locations is always scouting for new locations to add to our portfolio. We represent a vast array of location styles and add new locations to our Location Library every week. If you would like to join us, please register your property today.