Spot photography guide

Spots with 10+ photos earn 10x more than spots with less than 10 photos. Including great photos is one of the most important things you can do to be successful as a host.

This is a list of the minimum recommended photos to include on your spot in order to attract guests:

The following guide will help you to take amazing photos of your spot. 

You can update your spot photos through your host account here.

The Basics

• Take your photos in landscape format. Photos in search results are all displayed in landscape, so vertical photos won’t showcase your space as well.
• Add a variety of photos. To help guests understand what it’s like to visit your space, take photos from every angle of your sniff spot.
• Composition. Composition in a photo is very important. Consider the rule of thirds for balance and visual queues to keep the eye moving. Create a unique experience for the viewer and your place will pop!
• Resolution matters. Take photos that are at least 1024 x 683px. When in doubt, a bigger photo is better.
• Set the scene. Clean up and remove clutter to make your space look spacious and inviting.
• Shoot in morning or afternoon. Avoid shooting at night or middle of a sunny day when shadows are harsh and highlights are blown out. Morning or afternoon light is a preferred time as the shadows are soft and makes the space more inviting.
• Filters. Avoid using intense color filters on photos as this misrepresents the space.
• White balance. Shooting with white balance set to overcast/ cloudy will help place a warm tone over the images without distorting them.
• Subjects. Avoid people and dogs in shots, this should be about the space.
• Highlight unique amenities. Guests love to visit places that are interesting for thier pups, so call attention to details like toys, water and trees

Small spaces will be the most common and rented Sniff spots within the community. Making sure you are showing clear images that showcase the entire area is key.
Wide angle shots that show all aspects of the available area.

Shoot from a corner - this technique shows a broad range of space and adds dimensionality to the photo. Shooting flat can make a space seem smaller than in real life, while corners help give a sense of true perspective.

Large spaces are for the adventurous, and the images should help support this.

Large wide open shots showcasing just how vast the Sniff spot is. We want to show everything that is possible and all the fun that can be had.

Highlighting aspects such as creeks, woodlands, tracks are a great way for future guests to see and plan their visit.

Time to set yourself apart from the rest. This is where you can show what makes your Sniff spot a higher quality space.

Amenities can be for both the owners and the dogs. From benches for guests through to dog agility training equipment.