What can I, or my housekeeping team do to help?

Payment terms

Copyright

Remote Photoshoots with Complete Peace of Mind

Over 90% of my photoshoots are carried out without the client needing to be on-site—and in many cases, we never even meet in person. The process is simple and seamless: clients typically send over the property address, any specific instructions, and key safe codes a day or two before the shoot.

To ensure peace of mind, I always text the moment I arrive and safely enter the property, and again once the shoot is complete, the property is secured, and the keys have been returned to the key safe. You can relax knowing everything is handled professionally, respectfully, and securely from start to finish.

How will you send my new images?

What size images do you send me?

How You (or Your Housekeeping Team) Can Help

To get the best results, I simply ask that the property is guest-ready—clean, tidy, and prepared as if welcoming new guests. This gives me a blank canvas to work with and allows me to focus entirely on capturing high-quality, well-composed images.

While none of the following is essential, these small touches can make a big difference—and the less prep I need to do on-site, the more time I can spend perfecting your images.

Helpful (but not required) preparations include:

  • Hiding all bins—kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and any waste paper bins in living areas.

  • Removing toilet brushes and any visible cleaning products from bathrooms and kitchens.

  • Ensuring beds are neatly made and photo-ready (smooth, well-presented linen).

  • Clearing away items like washing-up bowls, liquid, sponges, and cloths.

  • If possible, dressing the dining table with plates, bowls, cutlery, and glasses—set for a meal.
    (I usually bring flowers and a bottle of wine as part of my prop kit.)

That said, if any of this is tricky or time is tight, please don’t worry—I'm more than happy to take care of the finishing touches myself on the day.

How do I get my images?

Your finished images will be delivered via WeTransfer.com. Once uploaded, you’ll receive an email from WeTransfer with the subject line “Simon has sent you some files.”

Simply click the link in the email, and the images will download automatically—usually to your Downloads folder. On some Windows devices, you may be prompted to choose a destination folder.

The files will remain available to download for up to a year, and I rarely delete images, so they're safely backed up should you ever need them again.

Please note: I don’t recommend downloading the images to a smartphone or tablet, as the file sizes may be too large and could cause issues with storage or functionality.

I don’t use CD’s or DVD’s - this adds to costs and they diminish over a short period of time, bocoming unreadable.

Payment Terms

I don’t require deposits or upfront payments, and I always aim to avoid cancellation fees where possible.

An invoice will be sent at the same time as your final images, with payment due upon delivery. My BACS details will be included at the bottom of the invoice for straightforward payment.

Your image licence becomes active the moment payment is received.

Copyright and Image Licensing

Under UK copyright law, all images remain the property of the photographer. However, upon payment of your invoice, you are granted a full, unrestricted licence to use the images to promote your holiday property across all platforms—print, web, social media, and beyond.

The only limitation is resale to any third party. If the business or property is sold, the new owner would need to obtain a separate licence to use the images. Likewise, if the images are to be sold or submitted to the media for publication, prior permission must be obtained.

Your licence becomes active immediately upon full payment of the invoice.

What Images Will I Receive?

You’ll receive two sets of images, organised into separate folders for convenience:

  • 8000 Folder – This contains the full-size, high-resolution images at 8256 x 5504 pixels. These are your original files and offer maximum flexibility for cropping and large-format use. They’re ideal for print, large displays, and high-end marketing materials—but may be too large for some websites or online travel agency (OTA) platforms like Airbnb.

  • 2000 Folder – This folder includes an identical set of images resized to 2000 x 1333 pixels. While smaller in dimensions, these are still high-resolution and perfectly suited for everyday use—such as websites, social media, and OTA listings that have file size restrictions.

You’re free to use either version depending on your needs. If you’re ever unsure which size is best, feel free to ask—I’m always happy to help.