Mainland Clearwater
Houses and condos that rent by the month, by the season, or to people who relocate.
We photograph every room a long-stay guest asks about: beds, closets, kitchen equipment, parking, the yard.
Estates Lens / St. Petersburg / Clearwater
Rental photographer in Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater has two kinds of rentals: condos in the resort buildings on the beach, and homes that go by the month or the season. We photograph both, and we shoot them differently.
We shoot furnished rentals in Clearwater and on Clearwater Beach, on Sand Key and Island Estates, and in the towns next door: Dunedin, Largo and Indian Rocks Beach. Photos, aerial photos and video come from one team in one visit.
Recent work
Examples of our rental photography. Ask us for a link to a live listing that uses our photos.
In Clearwater the first question is how long the stay is
According to the City of Clearwater, a home in a residential district cannot be rented for less than 31 days or one calendar month, and it cannot be advertised for daily or weekly stays either. Shorter stays belong to properties in the city's tourist zoning and to buildings whose own rules allow them. The answer depends on the zoning of the address, and the name of the neighborhood does not settle it: Clearwater Beach is part of the city, and the same rule applies there.
A condo association can be stricter than the city. Some buildings on Sand Key set their own minimum stay.
This decides what the photos have to do. A guest who books a week looks for the view, the pool and the beach. A guest who books a month or a winter looks for the kitchen, the laundry, a desk and a place to park.
This is a short summary and not legal advice. Rules change, and a condo association can be stricter than the city. Check with the city and with your building before you list.
Where we shoot in and around Clearwater
City of Clearwater
Clearwater Beach
White sand, Pier 60 and the resort buildings along the Gulf.
For a condo here we lead with the Gulf from the balcony, then the building pool and the way down to the sand.
South of Clearwater Pass
Sand Key
Condo towers between the Gulf and the Intracoastal.
We show which water the unit faces, the balcony at the right hour, and what the building offers. Check your association's minimum stay before you list.
City of Clearwater
Island Estates and the waterfront homes
Homes and condos on the water between the mainland and the beach.
Here the dock, the boat lift and the view down the canal sell the stay. For a monthly rental we add the kitchen, the laundry and the workspace.
City of Clearwater
Separate city
Dunedin
According to the City of Dunedin, a stay of less than 90 days counts as a short-term vacation rental there, and it is not allowed in residential districts.
Most homes we shoot in Dunedin are seasonal rentals, so the set is built for a three-month guest.
Separate cities
Largo and Indian Rocks Beach
Indian Rocks Beach allows vacation rentals in residential zones with city registration. Largo treats a home rented more than three times a year for 30 days or less as a short-term rental with its own requirements.
We show sleeping space honestly, bed by bed, because these towns count guests.
What a Clearwater rental has to show
- The water. Gulf, Intracoastal, bay or canal: the frame that shows it leads the set.
- The balcony at the hour when the light is on it. West-facing balconies are shot late in the day.
- The building: pool, lobby, beach access, parking. In a condo the guest books the building as much as the unit.
- Sleeping space, bed by bed.
- For monthly and seasonal stays: the full kitchen, washer and dryer, a desk, storage, and where the car goes.
- What comes with the stay: beach chairs, umbrellas, bikes, kayaks.
You pay once. The photos work on every booking after that
A shoot is a one-time cost. The photos stay on your listing for years, and they are the first thing every guest sees.
Guests cannot walk through your home before they book. They compare photos across ten open tabs, and the listing that shows the space clearly gets the click.
Airbnb reports that listings photographed through its own professional photography programme got 19% more bookings and 21% higher host earnings than listings without it. Airbnb adds that results vary by listing and are not guaranteed, and we say the same: we cannot promise you a number.
A simple way to look at the cost: if the shoot is $350 and your home rents for $175 a night, two extra nights cover it. Every booking after that is the photos working for free.
What it costs in Clearwater
The price depends on the size of the home and on what you need: photos, photos with aerials, or photos with aerials and video. There is no limit on the number of photos in any package.
| Home size | Basic | Plus | Full |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 2,200 sq ft | $350 | $399 | $729 |
| 2,201 to 3,200 sq ft | $400 | $449 | $819 |
| 3,201 to 4,200 sq ft | $450 | $499 | $909 |
| Larger homes, hotels, several units | quote | quote | quote |
Basic: 35 to 70 or more edited HDR photos. Plus: the same photos and 8 to 12 aerial photos. Full: photos, aerials and a 60 to 120 second video that mixes ground and aerial footage. Photos are ready in 24 to 48 hours, video in 3 to 5 days.
Extras such as twilight photos or a 3D tour are quoted together with your shoot. See the packages and book.
What you can add to a shoot
Most hosts need one of the three packages and nothing else. These extras are there when the home calls for them. Each one is quoted together with your shoot.
Twilight photos
A dusk version of the front of the home or the pool: warm windows and a deep blue sky. We make it from the daytime photo in editing, so it needs no second visit. It often works well as the cover photo of a listing.
Detail and amenity photos
The coffee corner, the beach gear, the game room, the outdoor shower. These are part of every package at no extra cost. Tell us what guests ask about most and we make sure it is in the set.
3D tour (Matterport)
A walk-through tour a visitor can move around in. Most hosts do not need one for an Airbnb or Vrbo listing. It helps on your own booking website, for hotels and event spaces, and for a home that is for sale.
Several homes, one visit
Managers and co-hosts with more than one property get one price for the visit and the same style across every listing. See how a series works.
Aerial photos in Clearwater
On the beach and on the waterfront the aerial photo is often the cover photo: the Gulf, the Intracoastal, the pool and the home in one frame. Plus and Full packages include 8 to 12 aerial photos.
We fly from your property and check airspace and local rules for the address before the shoot. If a flight is not possible at your address, we tell you before you book.
How a shoot goes
You send the address
Tell us the size of the home and what you need. We reply with a price and the first open dates.
You get the home guest-ready
Beds made, lights working, counters clear. We send a short checklist so nothing is missed.
We photograph it
Most homes take one to two hours on site. Aerials and video add time. You do not have to stay in the room with us.
You get the files
Edited photos in 24 to 48 hours, video in 3 to 5 days, sized for Airbnb and Vrbo and ready to upload.
Before we arrive
The shoot goes faster and the photos look better when the home is set the way a guest will find it.
- Make every bed with the linens guests will actually get.
- Turn on all lights and replace dead bulbs. Open blinds and curtains.
- Clear kitchen and bathroom counters. Hide cords, remotes, trash cans and cleaning supplies.
- Set the outdoor furniture, open the umbrella, uncover the grill and the hot tub.
- Move cars out of the driveway and bins out of sight.
- Put out what guests get: beach chairs, bikes, kayaks, the coffee setup, board games.
Questions Clearwater hosts ask
How much does an Airbnb photographer cost in Clearwater?
Photos start at $350 for a home up to 2,200 sq ft. Photos with aerials are $399, and photos with aerials and a video are $729. Larger homes cost more, and the table on this page shows the price by size.
How many photos will I get?
Most homes get 35 to 70 edited photos, and we do not cap the number. A studio may need 25, a five-bedroom home with a pool may need 80. You get every frame that helps a guest decide.
How fast will I get the photos?
Photos are ready in 24 to 48 hours after the shoot. Video takes 3 to 5 days.
How long does the shoot take?
Most homes take one to two hours on site. Aerial photos and video add time.
Do I need to be there?
No. Many hosts give us a door code. If you manage the home from another city, that works too. The home just has to be clean and set for guests when we arrive.
Can I use the photos on Airbnb, Vrbo and my own website?
Yes. Use them on Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, your own booking site and social media.
Do you shoot aerial photos and video?
Yes. The Plus package includes 8 to 12 aerial photos and the Full package adds a video with aerial footage. We check airspace rules for the address before every flight, because parts of the area lie close to airports.
Do you shoot twilight photos?
Yes, as an add-on. We make the twilight version of an exterior from the daytime photo in editing, so it needs no second visit. It often works well as the cover photo of a listing. Tell us when you ask for a date and we will include it in the quote.
Can you photograph several units in one visit?
Yes. Several apartments in one building, a duplex, or a property with more than one home on the lot can be shot the same day in the same style. Send us the list and we will quote the visit.
Do you photograph long-term and monthly rentals?
Yes. A furnished monthly rental needs the same things a vacation rental does: every room, the kitchen equipment, the workspace, the parking. Landlords and agents with long-term rentals book us as well.
Do you make 3D tours?
Yes, with Matterport, on request. Most Airbnb and Vrbo hosts do not need one. It helps on your own booking website, for hotels, and for a home that is for sale.
Do you work with real estate agents?
Yes. Most of our clients rent their homes out, but agents and owners who are selling book the same packages: photos, aerials, video, and a 3D tour when the listing needs one. Send us the address and the date you need the files.
Can I rent my Clearwater home on Airbnb by the week?
That depends on the zoning of your address and on your association. According to the City of Clearwater, homes in residential districts cannot be rented or advertised for less than 31 days or one calendar month. Ask the city's Planning and Development department about your address before you list. We are photographers, not lawyers.
My condo is rented by the month. Are the photos different?
Yes. A monthly guest lives in the home, so we show the kitchen with everything in it, the laundry, storage, a place to work and the parking, along with the view and the pool.
Do you shoot condos in the resort buildings on Clearwater Beach?
Yes. We photograph the unit, the balcony view and the shared areas the building lets us into. Tell us the building and we will check access before the shoot.
How far do you travel from St. Petersburg?
Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Dunedin, Largo and the beach towns down to St. Pete Beach are in our regular area.
Guides for hosts and managers
Short, practical pages for people who rent a home out.
Where we work
St. Petersburg and Tampa are our main area. Fort Myers and Naples we visit for larger projects.
- St. PetersburgDowntown condos, bungalows, waterfront homes
- St. Pete Beach and the Gulf beachesPass-a-Grille, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach
- TampaSeminole Heights, Ybor City, Channelside, Hyde Park
- Fort MyersSeries of units and full-package shoots
- NaplesLarge homes, estates and series of units
- Hotels and multi-unit propertiesEvery room type in one visit
- Estates Lens homeOur work, video examples and packages
Send us the address
Tell us the size of the home and what you need. We reply with a clear price and a date.
Check out our services
Prices are for homes up to 2,200 sq ft. Larger homes: each additional 1,000 sq ft adds $50 to Basic and Plus, $90 to Full. No limit on the number of photos.
We work in St. Petersburg, Tampa, Fort Myers and Naples.
We work in St. Petersburg, Tampa, Fort Myers and Naples.
Basic Package
Bright, true-to-life HDR photos of every room, the exterior, and the details guests look for.
HDR Photography
35-70+ edited photos
Ready in 24-48 hours
$350
Full Package + Video
Photos, aerials, and a short video that blends ground and aerial footage for your listing and social media.
HDR Photography
Aerial Photography (8-12)
Video 60-120 sec, with aerial
Photos 24-48 h, video 3-5 days
$729
Plus Package
Everything in Basic, plus aerial photos that show the home, the lot, and what is nearby.
HDR Photography
Aerial Photography (8-12)
Ready in 24-48 hours
$399
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Service area: St. Petersburg, Tampa, Fort Myers and Naples. Not available in the Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice and Punta Gorda area.
Service area: St. Petersburg, Tampa, Fort Myers and Naples. Not available in the Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice and Punta Gorda area.
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