Thank you to all my agents who have been so understanding with the new photo shoot procedures. I know that I personally have felt much more comfortable knowing how seriously you all have taken these precautions and plan to continue providing you all amazing photos to the best of my ability!

Unfortunately, SLO county and much of California is seeing a significant spike in active cases this month, so it seemed prudent to update our policies and our commitment to them.

Over the last four months, we have learned a lot about COVID-19 transmission, most notably that people who are infected but are asymptomatic or presymptomatic play an important part in community spread. The use of face coverings by everyone can limit the release of infected droplets when talking, coughing, and/or sneezing, as well as reinforce physical distancing.”

California Department of Public Health

Effective immediately, our guidelines are now requirements, and any failure to comply by either you or home occupants will result in your shoot being canceled. You may be charged a $50 rescheduling fee and mileage if applicable.

Please review the latest updates from the California Department of Public Health on their Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings statement.

Please then review our shoot requirements (in the future you may be asked to digitally confirm that you have read and intend to comply, as well as enforce compliance with your clients, with the points on this list):

• The home is to be unoccupied during the shoot to most easily comply with the recommendations made by the CDC (social distancing).
• As required by C.A.R. in the Posted Rules for Entry, the California Department of Public Health, and recommended by the CDC, any persons present during the shoot must be wearing protective face coverings and maintain a minimum six (6) foot distance from our photographers.
• We may be wearing gloves while photographing the property, please do not shake our hands.
• Please encourage your clients to Clean and Disinfect their home following CDC guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cleaning-disinfection.html
• All lights, fans, lamps, etc must be turned on prior to my arrival. Toilet seats put down. Blinds/curtains already opened.
• Please remove/arrange anything that might be photographed to your liking before we arrive, as we will not be touching any personal property during the shoot.
• Please ensure that pets are kept separate.
• If any member of the family/business/realtor is sick at all, we ask that you please reschedule your shoot.

Thank you again for your understanding and cooperation!
Brittany

On Wednesday, March 18, 2020 the Emergency Services Director for San Luis Obispo County issued a Shelter at Home Order for the County of San Luis Obispo. This order takes effect on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 5:00 pm.

ReadySLO.org

In order to comply with this order, effective March 19, 2020 at 5:00 pm, all photo shoots will be indefinitely suspended until the SLO County Emergency Services Director lifts the Shelter at Home order.

While I encourage you to please comply with the shelter at home order, I will continue to be available for editing and other marketing services. Please reach out using the contact form on this site for more information.

Stay safe, I’ll see you on the other side!
Brittany

As you may know, we are experiencing a global health crisis with this very contagious disease, COVID-19. In order to maintain your safety, your clients’ safety, as well as my own and my family, I am requesting the following guidelines be followed if I am to photograph your listing:

(I implore you follow these guidelines, not just for my shoot, but for any home showings during this time)

• The home is to be unoccupied during the shoot to most easily comply with the recommendations made by the CDC (social distancing).
• I will be wearing gloves while photographing the property, please do not shake my hand.
• Please encourage your clients to Clean and Disinfect their home following CDC guidelines:
  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cleaning-disinfection.html
• All lights, fans, lamps, etc must be turned on prior to my arrival. Toilet seats put down. Blinds/curtains already opened.
• Please remove/arrange anything that might be photographed to your liking before I arrive, as I will not be touching any personal property during the shoot.
• Please ensure that pets are kept separate.
• If anyone is sick at all, I ask that you please reschedule your shoot.

I hope to continue doing photoshoots as long as I can, but this is a rapidly developing situation. Please keep in mind that as a real estate photographer, I am going to be entering a lot of different homes. I have taken what precautions I can to reduce my part in the transmissions of anything, but I can only do so much.

Thank you for your understanding during these trying times. I hope you and your family stay safe and healthy.

Brittany

(Links updated on June 19)