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Short-Term Rental Specialty

Airbnb & Vacation Rental Photography

Professional photography is the single highest-ROI improvement you can make to a vacation rental listing. Airbnb’s own data shows that listings with pro photos earn more bookings, charge higher nightly rates, and get better reviews — because guests make the decision in the first few seconds of scrolling.

We shoot vacation rentals differently than for-sale listings: lifestyle angles that show the guest experience, strong hero shots optimized for mobile Airbnb/VRBO thumbnails, and the kind of lighting that makes a Pinellas beach condo look like a vacation.

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Airbnb & Vacation Rental Photography by VFG Home Pix
Pricing

Vacation rental pricing

Rental Photography
$250

Standard shoot — HDR interiors, exteriors, lifestyle angles

Rental + Matterport
$425

Add a 3D walkthrough so guests know the layout before booking

Full Bundle
$675

Photos + Matterport + Aerial drone video — most popular combo for beach rentals

Pinellas beach rentals and Gulf-front condos often warrant twilight exteriors — see our Twilight page.

Shot for the Platform

Not just for-sale photos with different staging

A for-sale listing shows the house. A vacation rental listing sells a stay. We frame shots to show the guest’s view (looking into the bedroom from the doorway, the coffee setup in the kitchen, the pool from the lanai), use lifestyle details (a book on the counter, a towel on the lounger, the TV showing something) that make the space feel lived-in without feeling cluttered. Hero shots are composed specifically for Airbnb and VRBO’s mobile thumbnail crop — because that’s where 80% of your bookings come from.

FAQ

Common questions

How often should I reshoot my Airbnb or VRBO listing?
Every 2 to 3 years, or whenever you significantly update the furniture, decor, or amenities. Seasonal reshoots (holiday staging, summer pool shots) can also give you fresh thumbnail options to A/B test on the platform.
Will pro photos actually increase my bookings?
Yes — this is one of the most well-documented ROI improvements in short-term rentals. Airbnb’s own data shows pro-photographed listings earn significantly more. The exact lift depends on your market and what your current photos look like, but the investment typically pays back in 1 to 2 months of improved bookings.
What’s different about shooting a vacation rental vs. a for-sale listing?
For-sale listings sell a property. Vacation rentals sell a stay. We frame shots to show the guest experience (view from the bed, coffee station in the kitchen, pool from the lanai), use subtle lifestyle details (towels, books, drinks staged naturally), and compose the hero shot specifically for Airbnb/VRBO’s mobile thumbnail.
Do you include aerial / drone shots?
For beachfront or waterfront rentals, aerial is a game-changer — it shows the beach proximity, the pool, and the view in a way interior photos can’t. See our Drone Real Estate Photography page for details.
Can you help with staging?
We’re not a staging company, but we’ll give you a prep checklist before the shoot (declutter, open blinds, make beds, set the kitchen, remove toiletries, etc.) and we’ll move small items (chairs, towels, coasters) during the shoot to improve the frame. For full staging, we can refer you to a local Tampa Bay stager.
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