Photography Services & Pricing

Commercial photography and media services exclusively for holiday rental property owners, rental managers, and real estate agents in the Algarve. No weddings. No portraits. Just property, done properly.

Property Photography

The difference between an average listing and one that generates constant enquiries is almost always the photography.

I don't use standard single-exposure photography or over-processed HDR. Instead, each image is carefully constructed from multiple exposure layers — combining natural ambient light with positioned studio flash — to produce photographs with genuine depth, balanced exposure, and the kind of impact that stops a potential renter or buyer scrolling.

Whether you have a studio apartment or a six-bedroom villa, your property deserves to be shown at its very best.

Multi-layer ambient + flash technique for maximum impact
Interior, exterior, and garden/pool photography
Drone aerials available
High-resolution files usually delivered within 48 hours
Formatted for Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, and real estate portals
Professional property photography — perfectly balanced interior lighting showing a very large living area
Aerial drone photography and videography of Algarve holiday villa with pool

Property Videography

Video is increasingly the deciding factor for high-value holiday rentals and real estate sales.

A smooth, professionally produced walkthrough video gives potential renters and buyers the spatial understanding that photographs alone cannot provide. Combined with drone footage, it's the most compelling marketing asset your property can have.

Shaky phone video with auto-exposure flickering conveys the opposite of a premium property experience. Professional videography signals quality before anyone has even read a word of your listing.

Full property walkthrough video — interior and exterior
Drone aerial video available
Optimised for Instagram Reels, YouTube, Facebook, and listing sites
Short social media cuts (30 / 60 second) and full 2–4 minute versions

Website & Social Media Packages

More direct bookings. Less commission to Airbnb and Booking.com.

The holiday rentals market increasingly rewards owners who build their own audience. A consistent, high-quality social media presence means potential guests discover and follow you directly — and book without paying platform commission.

I provide photography and content packages tailored to your property, your target audience, and your budget. Whether you manage one property or twenty, the same principle applies: quality content consistently published outperforms paid advertising.

Attract direct customers and pay less in portal fees with your own website
Monthly or quarterly photography refreshes available
Content formatted for Instagram, Facebook, and your website
Seasonal and promotional shoot options
Image licensing for tourism and marketing use
Holiday rental villa exterior photography optimised for social media marketing

Photography Packages

All prices are for properties within the Eastern Algarve. Additional travel supplement applies for Western Algarve and beyond. Prices exclude VAT where applicable.

Essential
250
Per shoot · up to 2 bedrooms
  • Interior photography — all rooms
  • Exterior and garden shots
  • 15–20 fully edited images
  • 48-hour delivery
  • High-resolution + web-optimised files
  • Commercial usage rights included
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Complete
550
Per shoot · photo + video + social
  • Everything in Professional
  • Full walkthrough video (3–4 min)
  • Social media short cut (30 & 60 sec)
  • Drone video aerial
  • High-resolution + web-optimised files
  • Commercial usage rights included
  • Priority 24-hour delivery
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Ongoing Social Media Retainers

For property managers with multiple units, monthly retainer packages start from €350/month and include regular shoots, a library of seasonal content, and image licensing. Contact me to discuss your requirements.

Travel & Tourism Image Licensing

I have an extensive library of travel and lifestyle photography covering the Algarve and wider Portugal — ideal for tourism boards, travel agencies, accommodation directories, and regional marketing. Licence individual images or collections for your specific marketing and social media use.

Enquire About Licensing

From Enquiry to Delivered Images

01

Get in Touch

Message me by email or WhatsApp. Tell me about your property, location, and what you need.

02

Site Visit & Brief

We agree on the shoot date and I'll confirm what to prepare — styling, lighting conditions, timing.

03

The Shoot

Most shoots take 2–4 hours. I handle everything — equipment, setup, exposure sequences, drone flight.

04

Delivery

Fully edited images delivered to your private gallery within 48 hours. Download in any resolution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you cover the Western Algarve?

My base is in the Eastern Algarve and I cover the full Eastern region without travel supplements. For properties west of Faro, a small travel supplement applies. Contact me with your location and I'll give you a precise quote.

Do you do weddings or private events?

No. I focus exclusively on holiday rentals and real estate photography. This specialisation means I understand exactly what property owners and agents need, and I've refined my technique specifically for architectural and interior photography.

How long does a typical shoot take?

A standard property shoot (Essential package) takes around 2–3 hours. A Professional shoot with drone and dusk shots typically takes a half-day, with the drone flight and dusk shots scheduled for the optimal time of day. The Complete package may span a full day.

How do you differ from using HDR?

HDR blends multiple exposures automatically and typically produces an over-processed, unnatural look with halo effects and false colours. My technique manually layers exposures and combines studio flash with ambient light, producing a result that looks natural and inviting — not like a heavily processed image. The goal is to show the property at its genuine best, not to artificially enhance it.

What happens if the weather is bad on shoot day?

Interior shoots can proceed in any weather — in fact overcast light is often preferable for interior photography. If you've booked a package that includes exterior drone shots, we'll reschedule those specific elements for a clear day at no extra charge.

Can I use the images on Airbnb, Booking.com, and other platforms?

Yes. All packages include full commercial usage rights for your own marketing across any platform — listing sites, your own website, social media, print. The images remain the intellectual property of Michael Fallows Photography, but you have a perpetual licence to use them for your property marketing.

How do I receive my images?

Images are delivered to your personal client gallery via the Client Login area. You can download individual images or the entire set in both high-resolution (for print and large screens) and web-optimised versions (for fast website loading). Your gallery is available for 12 months.

What Our Clients Say

★★★★★

"Michael photographed our new apartment in Manta Rota and the results were exceptional. The images are being used across our website and social media and we've had really positive feedback from potential renters."

Claire & Mark H. Property Owners · Manta Rota
★★★★★

"We use Michael for all our managed properties. The consistency and quality of his work means our entire portfolio looks professional and cohesive. Turnaround is always within 48 hours."

Ricardo L. Rental Management Company · Tavira
★★★★★

"As a real estate agent, I need listing photos that sell the property in the first glance. Michael's work consistently achieves that. Properties photographed by him sell faster — it's measurable."

Sandra M. Estate Agent · Castro Marim

Get a Quote for Your Property

Tell me about your property and what you're looking to achieve. I'll come back to you within 24 hours with a proposal and available dates.

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