Airbnb and VRBO photography, Carlsbad

Carlsbad rentals, photographed for the family calendar.

Kanyon Studio photographs Airbnb and VRBO rentals in Carlsbad for a flat $325 on properties up to 2,500 sq ft, with next-day delivery and no minimum size. Village cottages, State Beach condos and family homes near the attractions, shot to show the space, the kitchen and the walk to the sand that Carlsbad guests book for.

Published rates

Airbnb or VRBO shoot$325Up to 2,500 sq ft, next-day delivery
Drone aerials$150Added to the same visit
Photo refresh$325Reshoot after upgrades
All rates
Short-term rental photographed for Airbnb in Carlsbad by Kanyon Studio

Shooting Carlsbad

Space for families, light off the water.

Carlsbad guests are booking for the beach, the Village and the family attractions nearby, often for a full week. They want to see the bunk room, the real kitchen, the yard and the garage for the stroller and boards, not just the living room.

State Beach and the coast face west, so beachfront units are scheduled late in the day. Village bungalows and inland homes photograph well most of the day.

Spring brings the Flower Fields crowd and summer brings everyone else. A refresh before those seasons, at the same flat rate, keeps the listing current.

Covered in Carlsbad

Carlsbad Village
Cottages and condos near the shops, the train and the beach.
Carlsbad State Beach
Beachfront and bluff-top units, late afternoon light.
Olde Carlsbad
Bungalows on quiet streets a short bike ride from the sand.
Aviara and La Costa
Larger homes with pools, popular with groups and golf trips.
Bressi Ranch and the attractions
Family homes near the parks, bunk rooms and yards.
Backyard patio of a San Diego vacation rental

Service

Airbnb & VRBO photography

The full service page, rates and what every set includes.

Bright living room of a San Diego short-term rental

Refresh

Airbnb photo refresh

Reshoot after a renovation or furniture swap, same flat rate.

Kitchen island in a San Diego rental

Prep

Listing photo prep checklist

Hand it to your cleaner the day before the shoot.

Questions

Do you photograph bunk rooms and kid spaces?
Yes. Family listings live or die on the sleeping arrangements, so every bed configuration and play space is shown clearly.
How much does Airbnb photography cost in Carlsbad?
A flat $325 for rentals up to 2,500 sq ft in Carlsbad, with next-day delivery and no minimum property size. Drone aerials add $150 and virtual staging is $35 per photo. Over 2,500 sq ft is a custom quote based on property size and scope.
How fast is delivery?
The edited gallery is delivered the day after the shoot, cropped for Airbnb and VRBO cards with the strongest frame first.
Do I need to be there?
No. Most hosts send a lockbox or smart lock code. The place should be cleaned and staged the way a guest would find it.
Do you shoot amenities and the neighborhood?
Yes. Every sleeping space, bathrooms, outdoor areas and the amenities guests filter for are covered, plus a few frames of what is walkable from the door.
Can I use the photos on VRBO, Booking.com and my own site?
Yes. Full rights are included, so the same gallery works on every platform and on a direct booking site.

Send the Carlsbad address.

A flat quote and a confirmed shoot window come back within 24 hours.

Book a listing shoot
$325 flatNext-day deliveryFamily-focused setsDrone +$150

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