Accessories & Software

Beyond your camera, lens, tripod, and lights, there are several accessories that will make your property photography workflow smoother and more professional.

Never skimp on memory cards. Use fast, reliable cards from reputable brands. For property photography, you don't need the fastest cards on the market (you're not shooting 20fps bursts), but you do need reliability. I use SanDisk Extreme Pro 128GB cards, they're fast enough for any camera and I've never had one fail.

Always carry at least two cards and swap them between properties. If a card fails, you only lose one shoot, not an entire day's work.

Carry at least two spare batteries. Cold weather drains batteries faster, and if you're shooting HDR brackets or using live view extensively, you'll burn through power quickly. Third-party batteries from brands like Neewer or Wasabi Power work fine for backup, save the genuine batteries for your primary use.

While most cameras have electronic levels, a hot shoe bubble level is a useful backup and can be easier to see in bright conditions. They cost a couple of pounds and weigh nothing.

Dust, fingerprints, and smudges show up in property photos, especially when shooting towards windows. Carry a microfibre cloth and a lens pen at minimum.

A calibrated monitor is important for consistent colour. The BenQ SW series are popular with photographers. At minimum, use an IPS panel, TN panels have poor colour accuracy and viewing angles.