SCHEDULING
DELIVERY
NAMING
PHOTOSHOOT OVERVIEW
EQUIPMENT
LIGHTING
Interior
Exterior
Activity
Portrait
TIPS & TRICKS
Yonder Photoshoot
V1.2 - 2021.10.05
Yonder is a travel platform that’s 100% dedicated to nature-rich guest accommodations and activities. The properties and activities on Yonder are managed by owners and operators that we refer to as Yonder Stewards — because we believe the commitment they’ve made to their local environment and communities makes them much more than hosts.
SCHEDULING
⚠️Make sure you check the package of the assignment you have accepted. Each photoshoot can be different - some hosts need photos of their estate only, some ask for additional photos of outdoor activities available for their guests, and others want to add a welcoming photo of themselves to show the guest who they are.
DELIVERY
When and how to upload my images
🎯Please select and validate the photos with the host or on-site contact at the end of the photoshoot. If the host did not want to validate the pictures, please mention it on your assignment page.
NAMING
Rename your files following this structure
Phototype_xx.jpg
For example:
activity_01.jpg / activity_02.jpg
bedroom_01.jpg / bedroom_02.jpg
PHOTOSHOOT OVERVIEW
The goal of your collaboration is to provide professional content that will be used for their web communication.
⭐️You will be required to shoot either real estate photos, activities photos, portrait photos, or all of them for Yonder photoshoot, please make sure you understand what is the need of a particular host and what you should take the photos of - refer to the assignment page, where you will find the package information for your assignment.
Below you'll find the instructions for each type of photo you may encounter on the photoshoot.
EQUIPMENT
Full frame or APS-C
General settings:
ISO max: 800
16-90 mm
General settings:
Real Estate: 16-35 mm
Activities: 16-90 mm
Portrait: 35-90 mm
Tripod
General settings:
Real Estate: tripod mandatory (4ft or 1.25m high)
Activities: recommended
Portrait: not necessary
LIGHTING
Always use natural light. Avoid the use of flash, bounce, or strobes
Turn on indoor lights
No strong shadows
☀️Try to schedule your mission on a sunny day.
Interior
⭐️Photography of living areas should demonstrate a “lived-in” feel, not "vacant". Think editorial rather than real-estate.
Quantity
You need to shoot each interior area:
- Living Room
- Kitchen and Dining area (Dining room)
- Bedroom
- Bathroom
If the quantity specified on your Assignment page allows it, please shoot 2 straight-on (Horizontal) + 1 angled (Horizontal) per area, if not make sure to capture the best angle for each area.
Straight-on:
Center your subject (object or the back wall) in the frame
Shoot the room straight from at least two different perspectives
Angled:
Show information about the room layout
Illustrate how a room communicates with the rest of the house
Do
- Try to brighten up the areas with organic details (ex: plants in the room, bowls with fruits and vegetables on the kitchen counters)
- Present bathroom in a way that feels pleasant and private
- Make sure the bed is well made and that the pillows, linens are fluffed and lined up
- Open all doors, windows, curtains (but closets should be closed)
- Shoot some outdoor views from inside
- Hide all wires and cables and turn on indoor lights
Don't
- Don't focus too much on the bed alone
- Don't go to the details, shoot a large view to bring sense of room's overall space
- Don't photograph too wide (wider than 15mm)
- Don't include waste baskets/trash cans
- Don't use flash (shoot long exposure if the room is dark)
Camera settings
Bracketing (3 exposures): -2/0/+2 or -3/0/+3
16-35 mm
Aperture > f/8 - f/16
Tripod Height: 1.25m
Horizontal/Landscape
Exterior
Quantity
You need to shoot each exterior area
The entire property with its surrounding natural landscapes (mountain views, river, open field, amazing sunset, etc) ⚠️This photo will be used as the main photo on the Yonder page
Facade
All exterior features:
Swimming pools
Barn
Fire pits
If the quantity specified on your Assignment page allows it, please shoot 2 straight-on (Horizontal) + 1 angled (Horizontal) per area, if not make sure to capture the best angle for each area.
Do
- Show the house in a connection to the natural environment
- Showcase the natural surroundings that make the property unique
- Turn on interior lights
Don't
- Don't show people's faces on the intimate features (such as a hot tub, bathroom tub, etc.) - Don’t show areas of the property that are unfinished or don’t get much use
- Don't shoot at night
Camera settings
16-50 mm
Aperture > f/8 - f/16
Tripod Height: 1.25m
Horizontal/Landscape
Activity
⭐️Take photographs of the on-site activities that can be experienced by guests, while on property. Capture the story: guests will often be exploring the outdoors of the property: show off the wonderful things they’ll enjoy there, surrounded by beautiful landscapes.
Quantity
Refer to your OCUS Dashboard for the quantity
Do
- Highlight some of the popular activities that make the experience unique
- Include pictures of guests during the activity
- Nature must fuel the atmosphere of your picture
- Photos should be authentic, representing unforgettable moments
- Show the diversity in guests and range of activity types
- Highlight any of the property’s unique “landmarks” or points of interest.
- Ensure that all pictures show that activities are safe, respectful of the environment, and care for the well-being of the guests involved.
Don't
- The activity should not look boring
- Avoid unnatural pictures and only capture happy moments
- Don’t picture guests being distracted by their phones or anything that is not included in the activity
Camera settings
16-90 mm
Aperture: f/4 - f/8
Speed: Max 1/150s
Horizontal/Landscape
Portrait
⭐️At Yonder, the hosts are part of the experience, try to capture a simple portrait of the host in his natural environment.
Quantity
Refer to your OCUS Dashboard for the quantity
Do
- A forward-facing or side profile photo of the face from the shoulders up. - The photo should include a bit of breathing room around the head and ideally, show the natural environment behind it.
Don't
- Avoid sunglasses and or any accessories that hide your face. - Avoid dark imagery - Too near, too far, or blurry - Scaled too small - Full body shot
Camera settings
35-90 mm
Aperture: f/4 - f/8
Speed: Max 1/150s
Horizontal/Landscape
TIPS & TRICKS
Bracketing
3 exposures
-2/0+2 or -3/0/+3 in extreme conditions
After OCUS post-production
Camera Height
Balance the visible amount of floor and ceiling
Keep the tripod at around 4ft or 1.25m, the door handles could be used as a reference
Adjust the height of your camera based on the room type. Top surfaces of countertops, beds, tables, and sofas should always be revealed.
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