Bathrooms are often the smallest and most challenging rooms to photograph, but they're important to buyers, especially en-suites and family bathrooms.
Camera height and position
Set your camera at approximately waist height (90-100cm). This shows the basin, bath, and shower at their most flattering angles.
In small bathrooms, shoot from the doorway, it's often the only position that captures the full room. In larger bathrooms, you have more flexibility to choose your angle.
Key considerations
- Mirrors: The biggest challenge in bathroom photography. Position yourself so you're not reflected. Shoot at an angle rather than straight-on. If you can't avoid your reflection, you'll need to clone it out in post.
- Glass shower screens: These reflect everything. A polarising filter helps, or shoot at an angle.
- Toilet: If possible, compose the shot to exclude or minimise the toilet. Always close the lid.
- Towels: Hang fresh, matching towels neatly. White towels photograph best. Remove used towels from the floor.
Styling
- Remove ALL personal toiletries from every surface
- Remove the bath mat (they make floors look smaller and are rarely attractive)
- Close the toilet lid
- Remove the toilet brush and bin (or hide them behind the toilet)
- Clean mirrors and glass until spotless
- A single plant, candle, or soap dispenser adds warmth
- Fold towels neatly on towel rails or stack them on a shelf
Lighting
Bathrooms often have poor natural light. Turn on all bathroom lights and consider bounce flash to fill shadows. Be careful with flash near mirrors, it will create a bright hotspot.
Detail shots
Bathrooms benefit from detail shots:
- A beautiful tap or shower fitting
- Tilework or mosaic details
- A styled shelf with rolled towels and a plant
- A freestanding bath from a low angle
Key Takeaways
- Shoot from the doorway in small bathrooms for the widest view
- Remove ALL personal toiletries, no exceptions
- Watch for your reflection in mirrors and glass, shoot at angles
- Fresh, matching white towels transform bathroom photographs
- Always close the toilet lid and remove the toilet brush
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