Photos do more than show your property—they sell the lifestyle. In commercial real estate, especially in multifamily, the right photography can dramatically increase interest, tour bookings, and conversion rates. Whether you're in pre-leasing or stabilizing a new development, here are our top tips for producing photography that works as hard as you do.
1. Invest in Professional Photography (It’s Non-Negotiable)
Smartphones are great for social—but your website, signage, and paid ads demand pro-level quality. Lighting, composition, editing, and resolution all contribute to how your property is perceived.
2. Capture the Lifestyle, Not Just the Structure
You’re not just renting units. You’re selling a lifestyle. Include images of residents enjoying common spaces, nearby parks, coffee shops, or cultural landmarks to help prospects imagine themselves living there.
3. Shoot with Your Brand in Mind
Photography should align with your brand’s tone. Is your property urban and modern? Serene and nature-forward? Your color palette, mood, and subject matter should reflect your identity.
4. Prioritize Light and Angles
Natural light makes spaces feel larger, cleaner, and more inviting. Always shoot during the golden hour (early morning or late afternoon) and use wide angles to give an accurate sense of space.
5. Don’t Forget Details
Close-up shots of fixtures, textures, finishes, and signage add polish and professionalism. These shots are also great for social media and digital campaigns.
6. Plan for Web and Print Applications
Make sure you shoot in both landscape and portrait formats. Capture enough negative space to allow for headlines, overlays, or cropping in future design work.
7. Create a Visual Library for Consistency
Organize your final shots into categories—exteriors, amenities, interiors, lifestyle, branding—so your marketing team or agency can easily access and reuse assets across touchpoints.
How Sabato Supports Visual Content
We work with trusted CRE photographers and direct shoots to align imagery with brand identity. From shot lists and styling to post-production and layout, we ensure your visuals speak volumes.