Real estate photographer in Marbella

A large share of the people who buy on this coast first see a property on a screen in another country, so the listing photographs do most of the work of a first viewing. That makes the hour of the shoot the most important decision. A south-facing apartment on the Golden Mile is at its best with the sun on the sea; a villa on the slopes of the Sierra Blanca loses direct light earlier than the beach below, because the mountain gets in the way, and its terrace can be in shade while the coast is still lit. A real estate photographer working here checks the orientation and the slope before choosing a time, rather than coming whenever the keys are free. Inside, verticals are corrected and windows are kept, so the view that sells the property is in the frame and not blown to white.

When to book in Marbella

The best months are the ones with clear skies and green gardens: spring, and September to November. In July and August the light is harsh and hazy by midday, and the sea can look washed out, so a real estate photographer here moves the shoot to the morning or late afternoon. In winter the sun is low and stays on the coast most of the day, which suits south-facing flats, but a villa on the slopes can be in the mountain’s shadow by mid-afternoon. Avoid days straight after rain if the terrace is the selling point, because the paving takes hours to dry.