Hospitality
Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Photography
Photos that fill the calendar, not just the listing.
Short-term rental photography is a different job than listing photography. Guests are not buying a house — they are booking an experience, and they decide in seconds from a thumbnail. ATXPhotoDude shoots STRs with an emphasis on light, warmth, amenities, and the outdoor spaces that drive bookings.
- Fast turnaround, typically next business day
- FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot
- MLS-ready edited images plus full-resolution files
- Easy online booking and delivery
- Locally owned in Central Texas
- Insured
Right fit
Who this is for
- Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com hosts
- Short-term rental managers with multi-property portfolios
- Lake Travis and Hill Country vacation properties
- Downtown Austin condos serving event and festival travelers
- Owners relaunching a listing after a remodel or refresh
Deliverables
What is included
- Amenity-focused coverage
- Pools, hot tubs, decks, game rooms, patios, and views get dedicated frames.
- Every sleeping space
- Each bedroom and sleeping arrangement documented so guests know exactly what they get.
- Detail and lifestyle shots
- Coffee bars, workspaces, styled tables, and the small touches that read as hospitality.
- Platform-optimized crops
- Aspect ratios that survive Airbnb and VRBO thumbnail cropping.
- Optional drone and twilight
- Aerials for waterfront and acreage, plus dusk exteriors for pools and fire pits.
Why it matters
What airbnb & short-term rental photography does for your listing
Higher click-through in search
Your cover photo competes against hundreds of others in the same map view.
Better nightly rates
Well-photographed listings support pricing that matches the quality of the property.
Fewer guest surprises
Complete, honest coverage sets expectations and protects your review score.
Direct-booking ready
The same set powers your own booking site and social channels.
Visual examples
Recent work from Central Texas
Sample imagery pulled from the ATXPhotoDude portfolio. Swap in project-specific examples as they become available — each image below includes descriptive alt text you can reuse.
Proudly serving
Austin & Central Texas
STR shoots are common around Lake Travis, the Hill Country, and central Austin, and are scheduled around turnover windows. For city-specific details, visit the location pages on the main site.
Pairs well with
Related services
Virtual Twilight
Daytime exteriors converted to a warm dusk sky for a standout lead photo.
Drone Photography & Video
FAA-certified aerial photos and cinematic drone video of the property and surroundings.
Social Media Reels for Listings
Vertical video built for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
Property Management Photography
Rental listing photos, turn documentation, and portfolio-wide consistency.
Frequently asked questions
Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Photography questions, answered
Should the property be staged for the shoot?
Yes. Treat it as guest-ready: fresh linens, styled surfaces, no cleaning supplies visible, and outdoor furniture arranged.
Can you shoot between guest turnovers?
Yes. Shoots are regularly scheduled inside cleaning windows. Let us know the turnover time when booking.
Do you photograph the surrounding area?
Aerials and nearby lifestyle context can be included so guests understand the setting and access.
How many photos does an STR listing need?
Most platforms reward complete sets. Coverage generally runs higher than a standard listing shoot because every sleeping space and amenity matters.
Ready to get started?
Book airbnb & short-term rental photography with ATXPhotoDude
Choose your services, pick a date and time, and submit your order online. Not sure what your property needs? Request a quote and we'll put together the right package.