“I didn’t know what I really needed to do to get shoots …”
There's something undeniably exciting about the idea of your home being used for a photoshoot. The thought that a brand, magazine, or production team might want to feature your space is thrilling. But if you're like I was, you might look around and think, where do I even start?
The Reality of Getting Started
I had no experience, no idea how to list my home properly, and no strategy for getting noticed. I wasted months waiting for something to happen, assuming that if my home was good enough, the bookings would come. But here's the truth - getting your home seen and booked takes more than just listing it somewhere and hoping for the best.
Learning From My Mistakes
At first, I put my home on an agency website and left it at that. When nothing happened, I wondered if my home wasn't right for this industry. But what I didn't realise was that I had missed crucial steps in making my home appealing to location scouts. My photos weren't right, my listing didn't highlight the right details, and I wasn't marketing my home properly. I was making it hard for scouts to see why my home was a great option.
Pro Tip: It's not enough to have nice photos - you need photos that sell your home's best features in a way that speaks to production teams.
The Turning Point
When I finally got my first booking, it was a small lifestyle brand looking for a bright, simple kitchen for a product shoot. That job paid £850 for a single day, but more than that, it showed me what was possible. And that's why The Course, Becoming a Shoot Location Host exists - to help you bypass the wasted time and get to the part where you're actually securing bookings.
What The Course Covers:
How to position your home effectively – so it stands out to the right people
How to take and present photos that get you noticed – production teams have specific needs, and we show you how to meet them
Where to list your home and how to market it – avoid common mistakes and get results faster
How to manage bookings with confidence – from first enquiry to shoot day
How to set your rates and maximise your income – so you get paid what your home is worth
Your Journey Starts Here
We created The Course so you don't have to waste months guessing like I did. With the right approach, you can start securing bookings quickly, confidently, and at the right price.
Ready to skip the mistakes and get straight to earning? Learn more about The Course here.
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