Photos + drone
2,500 sq ft
$60 savings
16% savings against the going rate of $380. Our price is $320.
Photos $220 vs $230, plus drone $100 vs $150.
Photography
Hand-edited HDR, true to the rooms, as many frames as the home needs, ready by morning.
What you get
Kitchens, primary suites, living rooms, the details, and the outside. Different homes, different styles, all listing photos.
What every shoot includes
- Hand-edited HDR photos, sized for the MLS, Zillow and social media
- Photos by the next morning, or the same day for $75
- Blue skies guaranteed in every photo with sky in it
- A branded property website and an MLS-friendly version, with a QR code
- You don't need to be there (lockbox or door code)
- No fees to reschedule or cancel
Listing photos by home size
| Size | Ours | Going rate | Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 1,000 sq ft | $180 | $195 | $15 |
| 1,000–2,000 sq ft | $200 | $200 | Even |
| 2,000–3,000 sq ft | $220 | $230 | $10 |
| 3,000–4,000 sq ft | $250 | $275 | $25 |
| 4,000–5,000 sq ft | $300 | $310 | $10 |
BrightSpaces vs. what the going rate often leaves out
- As many photos as it takes to tell the home’s story the going rate is often capped at a set number
- Next-morning delivery (same day for $75) others often take longer, or charge a rush fee
- Blue skies in every photo with sky in it often weather-dependent or extra
- Pay after delivery often due when you book
- No fee to reschedule or cancel change fees are common
- A property website and QR code, included often extra, or not offered
- Free travel within 35 miles trip fees are common
Photo prices are compared at a representative home in each tier. The going rate is the middle published price: 11 providers up to 2,000 sq ft, 9 for larger homes.
As of November 2026. Published prices, checked November 2026. Going rate = the middle published price among Twin Cities providers that publish one. Not a high outlier. How we checked
What a package saves
The savings add up when you bundle. One visit for photos, drone, a floor plan, and staging beats buying each piece at the going rate.
Photos + drone + floor plan
2,500 sq ft
$80 savings
16% savings against the going rate of $490. Our price is $410.
Photos $220 vs $230, drone $100 vs $150, floor plan $90 vs $110.
Published package: $445. That is $35 in savings (8%).
À la carte total: $524. That is $114 in savings (22%).
Photos + 5 staged photos
2,500 sq ft
$165 savings
38% savings against the going rate of $430. Our price is $265.
Photos $220 vs $230, plus five staged photos for $45 vs $200.
Photos, drone, floor plan + 5 staged
2,500 sq ft
$235 savings
34% savings against the going rate of $690. Our price is $455.
Photos, drone, and a floor plan, plus five staged photos for $45 vs $200.
Typical totals add up the middle published price for each item. Some providers offer packages. Prices as of November 2026.
Exteriors only
$100
An exteriors-only visit costs more than a typical exteriors add-on because it takes the same drive and setup as a full shoot. That price covers the photographer's travel time. You still get blue skies guaranteed and photos by the next morning.
How to book
1
Book online
Pick a time on the booking page. A question first? Send it here.
2
We shoot
One visit for photos and anything you added. You do not have to be there. Leave the lockbox details and we lock up. Sellers can use the prep checklist.
3
You list
Photos by the next morning, or the same day for $75. You pay after they arrive, never before.
Real estate photography FAQs
How much does real estate photography cost in Minneapolis and the Twin Cities?
Photos start at $180, priced by home size. See the posted prices. Over 5,000 sq ft, ask for a quote.
Photos alone are available a la carte. If the listing needs more, the package examples include photos + drone for $320 on a 2,500 sq ft home—$60 below the $380 going-rate comparison. That's a published comparison, not an extra bundle discount off our own rates.
Photos alone are available a la carte. If the listing needs more, the package examples include photos + drone for $320 on a 2,500 sq ft home—$60 below the $380 going-rate comparison. That's a published comparison, not an extra bundle discount off our own rates.
How long does a listing photo shoot take, and do I need to stay?
About 30 minutes for photos when the home is prepped. Drone adds about 10 minutes, a floor plan 15, and Matterport 30. You don't need to stay: put the Supra, lockbox, or code details in your booking. We'll turn off the lights and lock up. Forward the seller our prep checklist so the visit starts ready to shoot.
How many edited photos are included, and can I upload them to the MLS?
We deliver as many photos as the home needs, without a fixed count cap. They're hand-edited HDR, sized for MLS, Zillow, and social use, and unbranded where required. Good coverage matters more than hitting a number on a checklist.
When will my listing photos arrive? Is same-day available?
By the next morning, included. Same-day is $75 extra, with no shoot-time cutoff, and covers photos, aerials shot with them, and virtual staging. It doesn't automatically include highlight video or Matterport. You pay after delivery, before downloading—not before you see the work.
Can I add drone, floor plans, staging, video, or Matterport?
Yes. Drone is $100, floor plans start at $90, staging starts at $10, highlight video starts at $250, and Matterport starts at $185. Coordinate the capture in one visit rather than asking sellers to get ready again. A la carte is available. Compare the package savings if several pieces fit the listing.
Can I book an exteriors-only shoot for a seasonal refresh?
Yes—exteriors only is $100. It's useful for a coming-soon listing or when the snow is finally gone and the yard deserves its own introduction. Photos arrive by the next morning, with blue skies guaranteed in every photo with sky in it. You don't have to re-shoot the kitchen to update the curb appeal.
What if the weather changes or I need to move the shoot?
Let us know if a question comes up. You can also move the appointment from your original confirmation. There's no fee to reschedule or cancel. We shoot year-round, and our blue-sky guarantee covers every photo with sky in it. We still need safe conditions to capture the property and fly any booked drone work.
Will you move furniture or clean before taking photos?
No. We don't rearrange furniture or clean, and we promised the sofa we wouldn't try. Please have the home photo-ready before we arrive. Our prep checklist is written so you can forward it to the seller, room by room. A little tidy goes further than any editing trick we have for a sink full of dishes.
When the house is ready, book online and we'll take it from there.