How to Take Photos and Video of Your Rental Property

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Published Date: 2026-05-27

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Listing corporate housing online? Your photos are the first proof that your furnished rentals are clean and ready for a longer stay. Great mid-term rental photos help renters see where they’ll work, cook, sleep, and unwind. So, how do you capture photos and videos that do your property justice?

Start with a Corporate-Housing Mindset

Business and relocation renters scroll fast. They want to know: Is it bright? Is it clean? Is there a workspace? How’s the kitchen? What’s the layout? Before you shoot, walk through your rental property like you’re a renter getting to the property after a long day of travel. Is it cluttered? Are there personal items everywhere? Does the space actually feel neutral?

Lighting, Stability, and the Right Angles

You don’t need a studio setup to get great photos and video. Use as much natural light as you can (open curtains and turn on lights as needed), and avoid using the flash. If you’ve got access to a wide-angle lens, you can capture more of a room in one frame.

Beware shaky-looking photos and videos. A tripod (or steady support) keeps shots crisp and professional-looking. Finally, take multiple angles so renters understand the layout and flow from room to room.

Build A Simple Photo Shot List For Mid-Term Renters

You’ll want at least 10 to 15 high-quality photos in your listing. For mid-term rental photos, make sure to show the spaces corporate renters care about most:

• Exterior + entry (set expectations right away)
• Living room (show seating and flow)
• Kitchen + dining (go wide, don’t only zoom on finishes)
• Bedrooms (include closet/storage if it’s a perk)
• Bathrooms (multiple angles help in small spaces)
• Workspace setup (desk, chair, lighting)
• Laundry, parking, patio/balcony, and any standout amenities
   

Rental Video How To: A Quick Walkthrough That Actually Helps

A short video can remove doubts that photos can’t. Keep it short (two to four minutes) and move through rooms in the same order a guest would experience them. Here are two practical tips: pan up and down (to show ceilings and floors) and keep movements slow and steady.

Ready To Put Your Listing In Front Of Mid-Term Renters?

Once you’ve got strong mid-term rental photos and a simple walkthrough video, you’re ready to market your furnished rentals to the audience that values them most. Let CHBO help you reach business travelers and companies actively searching for longer-stay housing.