Airbnb · Booking.com · Serviced Accommodation · Short-Term Rentals · Holiday Lets · Corporate Accommodation
Airbnb Photography Birmingham
Professional photos designed to get your property clicked, remembered and booked.
Photography from £195 · 48-hour delivery · Commercial usage included · Birmingham & the West Midlands
- 20+ Years Professional Photography
- 48-Hour Image Delivery
- Commercial Usage Included
- Birmingham & West Midlands Coverage
- Photography + Video from One Team
Airbnb & Property Photography Birmingham
Professional Airbnb & Property Photography in Birmingham
Ikonic Media is a professional photography and film company based in the West Midlands, photographing Airbnb and property listings across Birmingham and the surrounding region. We work with Airbnb hosts, serviced accommodation operators, landlords, property managers, letting agents and short-term rental businesses — from a single city-centre studio to a portfolio of apartments.
Every shoot covers interior and exterior photography plus the detail and amenity images guests actually look for, with property video and vertical Reels available on the same visit. Photography starts from £195, images are delivered within 48 hours, and commercial usage is included, so the files can be used on Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, your own direct-booking website and your Google Business Profile.
Shoots are carried out by Diven Laxman, who has photographed professionally since 2005 and has more than 20 years of experience behind the camera across property, commercial and event work.
- ServiceAirbnb, serviced accommodation and property photography, property video and vertical Reels
- LocationBased in Wednesbury, West Midlands; covering Birmingham and the surrounding region
- Starting pricePhotography from £195; Listing Launch Package from £495
- DeliveryEdited images within 48 hours, commercial usage rights included
- Who it is forAirbnb hosts, serviced accommodation operators, landlords, property managers and short-term rental businesses
- ExperienceProfessional photography since 2005; 20+ years behind the camera
Operators · Landlords · Property Managers
Serviced Accommodation Photography Birmingham
Serviced accommodation is sold on comfort, convenience and confidence. The photography has to carry all three.
Alongside individual Airbnb hosts, Ikonic Media works with serviced accommodation operators, Booking.com properties, corporate and contractor accommodation providers, portfolio landlords, property management companies and multi-property operators across Birmingham. Whether you run one apartment in the Jewellery Quarter or thirty units spread across the city and Solihull, the brief is the same: show a guest exactly what they get, and make it look like somewhere they want to stay.
Commercial serviced accommodation photography is different from basic estate-agent photography. An estate agent needs to show that four walls, a kitchen and a bathroom exist. A serviced accommodation photographer in Birmingham needs to show the guest experience: the made bed with fresh linen, the workspace a contractor will sit at on a Tuesday night, the coffee station, the smart TV, the washing machine, the parking space, the balcony and the view. Space and light matter, but so do the amenities and the small hospitality touches that justify a higher nightly rate and a better review.
For operators with more than one property, visual consistency matters as much as any single image. Guests browsing a Booking.com or Airbnb profile with several listings notice when every property is photographed to the same standard, at the same angles, with the same bright, clean, accurate style. It signals a professional operation. Our serviced apartment photography in Birmingham is shot and edited as a set, so a portfolio of ten units looks like one brand rather than ten different phones.
Every set is delivered ready for Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, your own direct-booking website and Google Business Profile, with commercial usage rights included. Short-term rental photography in Birmingham is what this page is about, and it is what we deliver day to day, not a sideline.
- Serviced apartmentsCity-centre, Jewellery Quarter and Digbeth units for leisure and corporate guests
- Corporate & contractorPractical accommodation photographed to show workspaces, parking and comfort
- PortfoliosConsistent sets across multiple properties, scheduled together where geography allows
- Booking.com & VrboFiles sized and sequenced for each platform, not just Airbnb
Clients
Who We Work With
Most of this work falls into six groups. If your property is let to guests rather than lived in full time, it fits here.
- Airbnb hostsSingle properties and second homes let short-term, where the listing photos are doing all of the selling
- Serviced accommodation operatorsMulti-unit operators who need a consistent look across every listing in their profile
- Landlords and portfolio investorsOwners marketing rooms, flats and houses who want images that stand up next to agency photography
- Property managers and letting agentsManaging agents photographing units on behalf of owners, scheduled together where geography allows
- Corporate and contractor accommodationProperties let to business travellers, where parking, workspace and comfort matter most
- Holiday let ownersShort-break and leisure properties marketed on Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and direct
Property Photography Birmingham
Property Photography Birmingham
Ikonic Media provides professional property photography in Birmingham and across the West Midlands for let property of every kind — serviced apartments, holiday lets, HMOs, individual rooms and whole houses.
Short-term rental work makes up most of what we photograph, but the brief is the same for any let property: show the space honestly, show it at its best, and hand the owner files they can use everywhere. A landlord marketing one flat, a managing agent photographing a portfolio and an operator launching a new unit all get the same approach — straight verticals, controlled window light, accurate colour, and a set that reads as one consistent body of work rather than a collection of phone photos.
Professional property photography matters most where listings sit side by side. On Airbnb, Booking.com, a letting portal or your own website, the lead image is what decides whether anyone reads the description underneath it. Where they help the listing, property video, vertical Reels, 2D floor plans and drone photography are available alongside the stills, shot on the same visit.
Pricing starts at the same £195 as our Airbnb packages. Larger properties, HMOs and multi-property portfolios are quoted individually — send the address and bedroom count and we will come back to you the same working day.
What We Photograph
Airbnb Photography Services
Every property shoot is built from four elements. Most listings need the first three; the fourth is what gives you something to post on social media and your own booking page.
Interior Photography
Wide room views that show how the space actually works, shot with straight verticals and balanced window light so the room looks as bright and as large as it genuinely is. Living areas, bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms and any workspace a guest will use.
Exterior Photography
Frontage, entrance, parking, balconies, gardens and outdoor seating — the images that answer the practical questions guests ask before booking. Twilight and evening exteriors are available as an add-on where the property suits it.
Detail & Lifestyle Photography
The close-up images that signal a cared-for property: fresh linen, the coffee station, the welcome tray, toiletries, the smart TV, kitchen amenities and the design details that justify a higher nightly rate.
Property Videography & Reels
A 30–45 second vertical property Reel for Instagram and TikTok, plus a landscape version for your website and direct-booking page, with licensed music. Included in the Airbnb Content package or available as an add-on. See our wider video production service or drone filming.
Simple, Fixed Pricing
Airbnb Photography Packages & Prices
Ikonic Media’s Airbnb photography packages in Birmingham start from £195, with options available for larger properties, photography and video. Every package includes editing, 48-hour delivery and commercial usage rights, with no licensing fees.
Airbnb Essential
£195
Best for studios and 1-bedroom apartments
- 15–20 professionally edited images
- Interior and exterior photography
- Straight vertical lines
- Window and exposure balancing
- Airbnb and Booking.com-ready files
- 48-hour delivery
- Commercial usage rights
Airbnb Pro
£250
Best for properties up to 3 bedrooms
- 25–35 professionally edited images
- Full interior coverage
- Exterior photography
- Lifestyle and detail shots
- Amenity photography
- Parking and outdoor areas where relevant
- Basic styling guidance during the shoot
- Airbnb cover-image recommendation
- Recommended gallery image order
- 48-hour delivery
- Commercial usage rights
Airbnb Content
£395
Photos plus a property Reel, up to 3 bedrooms
- Everything in Airbnb Pro
- 30–45 second vertical property Reel
- Landscape version for website and direct booking
- Licensed music
- Social-media-ready video files
- Optional location and property text overlays
4+ bedroom homes, HMOs, large properties and multi-property portfolios receive a bespoke quote. Send the address and bedroom count and we’ll reply the same working day.
Not sure which package fits? Send a postcode and bedroom count.
Multi-Property Operators
Airbnb & Serviced Accommodation Portfolio Photography
For property management companies, portfolio landlords, serviced accommodation operators, corporate accommodation providers and Airbnb management companies running several units.
Portfolio work is scheduled as a project rather than a string of one-off shoots. Where properties are close together we photograph several on the same day, which keeps the per-property price down and, more importantly, gives every listing in your profile the same consistent look. You receive one organised delivery, named by property, with a recommended cover image and gallery order for each.
- 3–5 propertiesFrom £195 per property, depending on location, size and scope
- 6–10 propertiesPortfolio quote with same-day scheduling where geography allows
- 10+ propertiesBespoke ongoing content agreement covering new units, refurbishments and seasonal updates
Launching or Relaunching a Property?
Airbnb Listing Launch Package
Everything you need to launch your accommodation with a professional visual presence, from one visit: the listing photos, the Reel, the floor plan and the images sized for social and your own website.
From £495
What’s included
- Professional photography (Airbnb Pro coverage)
- 30–45 second property Reel
- 2D floor plan
- Airbnb hero-image recommendation
- Recommended gallery sequence
- 5 resized social-media images
- Website and direct-booking imagery
- Commercial usage rights
Build Your Own
Add-Ons
- 2D Floor Planfrom £59
- Additional Vertical Reelfrom £95
- Twilight / Evening Photographyfrom £95
- Drone Photographyquoted by location, permissions and weather · see our drone filming service
- Additional Imagesquoted by property
- Express Next-Day Turnaroundwhere the schedule allows
Airbnb Gallery Optimisation
We don’t just photograph your property. We help present it.
A strong set of photos in the wrong order still under-performs. With Airbnb Pro and Airbnb Content we tell you which image to lead with, which five to show first, and how the rest should flow.
After every shoot you receive a recommended Airbnb cover image, a suggested first five images and a logical gallery sequence that walks a guest through the property the way they would experience it in person. It takes minutes to apply and it is included at no extra cost in Airbnb Pro and Airbnb Content.
- Hero image
- Main living area
- Main bedroom
- Kitchen and dining
- Best unique selling feature
- Bathroom
- Outdoor area
- Parking
- Amenities
- Supporting details
Our Property Photography Style
Bright, natural, accurate and hospitality-focused
Not sterile estate-agent imagery. The aim is to show what staying at the property feels like, while keeping every image honest to the space.
Across every shoot we capture:
What Professional Photography Changes
Photography That Helps Your Property Stand Out
Guests scroll fast. On Airbnb and Booking.com the cover image and the first handful of photos are usually the only thing a guest sees before deciding to explore your property or move on to the next one. Those images are doing the job of your shop window, your brochure and your first impression at the same time.
Better composition, better lighting, straight verticals, controlled window highlights, less clutter, a stronger visual flow and a cover image that can actually compete in search results.
Recent Work
Recent Airbnb & Property Photography
Real properties, photographed for real listings. More projects are added as clients approve them for publication.
Birmingham City Centre Studio Apartment
High-rise studio with floor-to-ceiling windows over the city. Photographed to lead with the view and the living space, then the styled bed, the shelving divider and the amenities guests ask about.
- Property type
- Serviced studio apartment
- Location
- Birmingham City Centre
- Turnaround
- 48 hours
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Coverage
Areas We Cover
Birmingham City Centre
Apartments around Broad Street, the Mailbox, Brindleyplace, the Bullring and New Street, where the view, the walk to the station and the nightlife on the doorstep are part of the listing. High-rise units with floor-to-ceiling glass need careful window balancing, which is exactly what we plan the shoot around.
Jewellery Quarter
Boutique apartments in converted buildings, popular with corporate guests and couples. Original brickwork, high ceilings and design-led interiors photograph beautifully when the light is handled well.
Digbeth
Modern apartments and creative spaces close to the Custard Factory and the new HS2 station, serving event visitors and nightlife guests. We show the design, the workspace and the location together.
Edgbaston
Premium apartments and family accommodation for university visitors, hospital stays and Edgbaston Cricket Ground events. Gardens, parking and family layouts get proper coverage here.
NEC & Birmingham Airport
Business travellers, exhibition visitors and airport stopovers want to see the bed, the desk, the parking and the distance to the terminal. Corporate accommodation near the NEC, Resorts World and Birmingham International is photographed with those questions in mind.
Solihull
Executive homes, premium apartments, family stays and corporate rentals around Solihull, Shirley and Dorridge. Larger houses and gardens often suit the Airbnb Content package with a Reel.
We also cover West Bromwich and the wider Sandwell borough, Wednesbury, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Dudley, Wolverhampton and Coventry. Ikonic Media is based in the West Midlands and provides property photography across the whole region — if your property is anywhere in the West Midlands, send the postcode and we will confirm availability.
Where We Are
Based in the West Midlands, Covering Birmingham
Why Ikonic Media
Why Choose Ikonic Media for Property Photography?
- 20+ years professional photography experience
- Hospitality-focused photography, not estate-agent snapshots
- Fast 48-hour delivery
- Commercial usage included in every package
- Airbnb cover-photo and gallery-order guidance
- Photography, video and Reels from one team
- Multi-property and portfolio support
- Local Birmingham and West Midlands coverage
- Professional editing on every image
- WhatsApp booking and same-day replies
Read more about Ikonic Media, or see the full range of services including drone filming and video production.
Your Photographer
Meet Your Photographer
Ikonic Media was founded by Diven Laxman, a professional photographer since 2005 with more than 20 years of experience behind the camera.
Diven is based in the West Midlands and personally carries out property shoots across Birmingham and the surrounding area, so the person you speak to about the brief is the person who turns up with the camera.
Alongside property and commercial work, Ikonic Media provides professional photography and film services for events and weddings. That is where much of the underlying craft was built — reading available light, working quickly in occupied rooms, and delivering large, visually consistent sets to a deadline. For property clients it means shoots run to time and fit around changeovers and guest bookings.
Read more about Ikonic Media or get in touch to discuss your property.
Questions Hosts & Landlords Ask
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Airbnb photography cost in Birmingham?
Ikonic Media’s Airbnb photography packages in Birmingham start from £195, with options available for larger properties, photography and video. Airbnb Essential is £195 for studios and one-bedroom apartments, Airbnb Pro is £250 for properties up to three bedrooms, and Airbnb Content is £395 for photography plus a vertical property Reel. The Listing Launch Package is from £495. Properties with four or more bedrooms, HMOs and multi-property portfolios are quoted individually.
How long does an Airbnb photoshoot take?
Around 45 minutes for a studio and one to two hours for a property with up to three bedrooms. Adding a Reel adds roughly 30 minutes on site.
How many photos will I receive?
15–20 edited images with Airbnb Essential and 25–35 with Airbnb Pro and Airbnb Content. Larger properties receive a bespoke image count.
Do you photograph serviced accommodation?
Yes. Serviced accommodation photography in Birmingham is a core part of this service: serviced apartments, corporate and contractor accommodation, aparthotels and Booking.com properties as well as Airbnb.
Can you photograph several properties on the same day?
Yes. Where properties are close together we schedule them back to back, which keeps portfolio pricing lower and gives every listing the same consistent look.
Can the photographs be used on Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and my website?
Yes. Commercial usage rights are included in every package for your listings, website, direct-booking pages, Google Business Profile and social media.
Do you offer Airbnb property video?
Yes. Airbnb Content includes a 30–45 second vertical Reel plus a landscape version, filmed on the same visit as the photos. Additional Reels are available as an add-on from £95.
Do you provide floor plans?
Yes. A 2D floor plan is included in the Listing Launch Package and available as an add-on from £59.
Do you provide drone photography?
Yes, where location, airspace permissions and weather allow. Drone photography is quoted per property.
How quickly are images delivered?
Within 48 hours via an online gallery. Express next-day turnaround is available on request where the schedule allows.
Can you help select my Airbnb cover photo?
Yes. Airbnb Pro and Airbnb Content include a recommended cover image, a suggested first five images and a full gallery order.
Do you cover Birmingham NEC and Airport properties?
Yes. The NEC, Birmingham Airport, Solihull and Coventry are all within our regular coverage area.
Do you photograph HMOs?
Yes. HMOs, large houses and contractor accommodation are quoted individually based on the number of rooms and communal spaces.
Do I need to prepare the property before the shoot?
Yes. A prepared property photographs far better. We send a preparation checklist when you book, and it is published just below.
Do you provide styling advice?
Yes. Basic styling guidance during the shoot is included in Airbnb Pro and Airbnb Content, from cushion placement to which surfaces to clear.
Do you photograph properties outside Birmingham?
Yes. We cover the wider West Midlands including West Bromwich, Wednesbury, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Dudley, Wolverhampton and Coventry.
How much does property photography cost in Birmingham?
Property photography in Birmingham starts from £195, the same starting price as our Airbnb packages, and covers interior and exterior photography with editing, 48-hour delivery and commercial usage included. Larger properties, HMOs and portfolios of several properties are quoted individually based on location, size and scope.
Do you photograph property that is not a short-term rental?
Yes. As well as Airbnb and serviced accommodation, we photograph rental property, HMOs, individual rooms and whole houses for landlords, portfolio investors, property managers and letting agents across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Send the address and what the photographs are for and we will confirm the right package.
Do you cover Birmingham city centre?
Yes. Birmingham city centre is the area we photograph most often, including apartments around Broad Street, the Mailbox, Brindleyplace, the Bullring and New Street, as well as the Jewellery Quarter and Digbeth. High-rise units with floor-to-ceiling glass need careful window balancing, which we plan the shoot around.
What is included in Airbnb photography?
Every Airbnb photography package includes interior and exterior photography, professional editing, Airbnb and Booking.com-ready files, delivery within 48 hours and commercial usage rights. Airbnb Pro and Airbnb Content add lifestyle and amenity detail shots, styling guidance during the shoot, a recommended cover image and a suggested gallery order. Airbnb Content also includes a 30–45 second vertical property Reel with a landscape version for your website.
Preparation Checklist
How to Prepare Your Airbnb for Photography
Twenty minutes of preparation is the difference between a good set and a great one. Work through this list before we arrive.
- Beds fully made, sheets smoothed, pillows plumped and squared
- Every light bulb working, all lamps switched on
- Personal belongings, post and paperwork removed
- Kitchen surfaces cleared except deliberate items (kettle, coffee machine, fruit bowl)
- Bins hidden or removed from every room
- Mirrors, glass and taps cleaned and polished
- Curtains and blinds fully open
- Cars moved off the drive and away from the front where possible
- Outdoor areas swept, furniture arranged, cushions out
- Cleaning products, mops and hoovers put away
- TVs and screens switched off unless deliberately styled
- Toilet lids down, towels folded, toiletries arranged
- Cables tucked away, chargers removed from sockets
- Light hospitality touches added: folded towels, welcome tray, fresh flowers or a plant
Book an Airbnb Photographer in Birmingham
Send the address and bedroom count and we’ll confirm availability, usually within a week. Photography from £195, Reels, floor plans and portfolio pricing all available.