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Photography
The premium STR photographer in this market: premium photography and **property films** for cabins, Airbnbs and hospitality across Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and East TN. Markets around shooting complex multi-level cabins and mountain light (site; STR photography page)
Summer, fall foliage, and holiday periods such as Thanksgiving and New Year’s is typically the period when turnover demand is highest in the Smoky Mountains. Book cleaning, linen, and maintenance partners 2–4 weeks ahead for peak-date checkouts, especially when you manage more than one home.
A standard turnover in the Smoky Mountains commonly starts around $175–$350 for a small, well-kept property; larger homes, pet stays, deep cleans, and same-day resets cost more. Ask for a written scope that states bedrooms, baths, laundry, consumables, and inspection photos.
Professional listing shoots often range from $200–$600, with drone work, twilight photos, or video quoted separately.. Request pricing by home size and turnaround type, then confirm whether rush work, travel, supplies, or weekend calls are billed separately.
A useful package includes edited wide-angle images of each sellable space, exterior/context photos, and web-ready delivery rights. A provider should also flag damage, safety concerns, and missing inventory promptly, ideally with time-stamped photos.