Photographic and Videography Services
PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR HOLIDAY LET
Remember, photos and short videos sell a holiday let, so
your photos need to be of the very top-quality. Dress the
property to impress. Imagine you are trying to sell the
place, so stage it to suit your ideal guest.
Beds should be made up with attractive linens, the
dining table set up for a dinner party. Place a bottle of
wine and two glasses in the kitchen, add flowers to vases,
etc.
Choose a nice sunny day to take photos, so the property
is presented in the most flattering way. If you want to
emphasise any special features, such as a log burner or
open fire, take photos at the most appropriate time (i.e.
in the evening when the fire looks cosy and inviting).
The photos are one of the most important ways to attract
visitors to your holiday let, and it will be an investment
that you will greatly appreciate when the bookings come
rolling in.
Sometimes words and pictures aren’t enough to
communicate to potential guests exactly what’s on offer
when staying at your holiday rental.
Within your holiday rental website, you should definitely
consider using video and photos to show your
accommodation to its full potential.
Video marketing works best when there is a visual
element involved, and not all businesses make good use
of it, but it’s perfectly suited to holiday rentals.
Why not give the potential guests a taste of what’s on
offer with a short video tour? Furthermore, we could
create videos of local attractions, the beautiful scenery
and other places of interest that your guests will be able
to visit and enjoy during their stay.
A professionally made promotional video is a wonderful
extension of your website or social media listing, setting
yourself apart from your competition. In general, the
same basic principles will apply to create a video that
you would use to take photos for your listing. You should
keep your target guest in mind so that your video will
appeal to a specific audience.
SELL YOURSELF PROFESSIONALLY
Whilst creating your holiday homes promotional video, there
are so many different things that our videographer has to
think about and consider.
Tell a story. Throughout your video tour, we show your ideal
guests why your property is the perfect choice for their
needs. If necessary, we can even shoot different versions of
your video. This way, you will appeal to different types of
guests, such as tourists, families, or couples.
Map a route in advance. Before we start filming, we have a
plan to follow. Your video should run smoothly with no
unexpected changes. Also, a plan will help us to be sure that
we don’t accidentally miss any rooms or areas.
Do a complete walkthrough. We make sure that your video
shows off your entire property to have no surprises after
check-in. Highlighting the amenities that you have on offer. We put a spotlight on your most unique amenities that
could persuade your potential guests to book with you.
Don’t forget to include the outside areas. If you have a
garden, decking or a porch, we don’t leave these areas out of
your footage. Outside areas are one of the key assets that
you can advertise as your main selling points.
Be honest. Be honest about what your property offers. We
make sure that guests are aware of its advantages and
downsides.
Think about the sound quality. Aside from a nice visual part,
it is important to think about good sound quality. We should
decide on whether you are going to use a voiceover or add
music to your video.
Use a drone. We have a drone, and drone flights are allowed
in your locality; use it for your video; it’s a lovely addition to
the story.
Most of all, hire a professional videographer. The quality of
the video is of utmost importance as you want to showcase
your property at its finest. Although you can use your
smartphone to create a high-quality video, it is preferable to
let a pro do this job for you.
A professional videographer knows the best angles, can
bring in additional lighting rigs and can provide video
editing services afterwards. This video will help sell your
lodge, so it needs to look professional. Let us help; our team
have been doing holiday let photos and videos for some
time. Get in touch with us to find out how we can help you