Bathrooms are often the smallest and most challenging rooms to photograph, but they're important to buyers — especially en-suites and family bathrooms.
Camera height and position
Set your camera at approximately waist height (90-100cm). This shows the basin, bath, and shower at their most flattering angles.
In small bathrooms, shoot from the doorway — it's often the only position that captures the full room. In larger bathrooms, you have more flexibility to choose your angle.
Key considerations
- Mirrors: The biggest challenge in bathroom photography. Position yourself so you're not reflected. Shoot at an angle rather than straight-on. If you can't avoid your reflection, you'll need to clone it out in post.
- Glass shower screens: These reflect everything. A polarising filter helps, or shoot at an angle.
- Toilet: If possible, compose the shot to exclude or minimise the toilet. Always close the lid.
- Towels: Hang fresh, matching towels neatly. White towels photograph best. Remove used towels from the floor.
Styling
- Remove ALL personal toiletries from every surface
- Remove the bath mat (they make floors look smaller and are rarely attractive)
- Close the toilet lid
- Remove the toilet brush and bin (or hide them behind the toilet)
- Clean mirrors and glass until spotless
- A single plant, candle, or soap dispenser adds warmth
- Fold towels neatly on towel rails or stack them on a shelf
Lighting
Bathrooms often have poor natural light. Turn on all bathroom lights and consider bounce flash to fill shadows. Be careful with flash near mirrors — it will create a bright hotspot.
Detail shots
Bathrooms benefit from detail shots:
- A beautiful tap or shower fitting
- Tilework or mosaic details
- A styled shelf with rolled towels and a plant
- A freestanding bath from a low angle
Key Takeaways
- Shoot from the doorway in small bathrooms for the widest view
- Remove ALL personal toiletries — no exceptions
- Watch for your reflection in mirrors and glass — shoot at angles
- Fresh, matching white towels transform bathroom photographs
- Always close the toilet lid and remove the toilet brush
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