TOWNHOUSE PHOTOS
Townhouse photos that hold together from the garage to the roof terrace
A townhouse is a narrow home stacked over several floors, and its light comes almost entirely from the front and back walls. Shared side walls mean the middle of each floor is darker, the stairwell is often the dimmest space in the house, and the top floor or roof terrace gets far more daylight than the ground floor garage or den. NovaHDR finishes the townhouse as a set with balanced exposure and consistent color, so every level reads as part of the same home.
The home is shown as photographed: the stair, the shared walls and the outdoor spaces are not altered.
One property covers up to 50 photos.
Last updated October 2026
How to send a townhouse for finishing
- 01
Export each level
Work floor by floor: the entry and garage level, the main living level, the bedrooms, any roof terrace and the front and rear exteriors. Export one JPEG, PNG or WebP per view; bracket shooters blend first in their own software.
- 02
Upload every floor together
Name the property after the address and upload up to 50 photos. Finishing all levels in one property is what keeps the dim ground floor in line with the bright top floor.
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Send and approve the set
Settle it with One Property or a plan credit and send the whole townhouse. The finished photos arrive 24 to 72 hours after you send the property for your review.
Capture notes for townhouses
Townhouses reward working one level at a time. These habits help each level carry its weight in the set.
Shoot each floor front to back
A view from the front window toward the back shows the full depth of each level and where the light comes from.
Light the stair
Switch on every stair light and shoot the stair from a landing, so buyers understand how the floors connect.
Use the same lamps on every level
Townhouses often rely on lamps in the middle of each floor. Keep the same choice on all levels.
Show the roof terrace from inside too
A frame through the terrace door ties the outdoor space to the floor below it.
Make the garage presentable
Ground floor garages are often part of the listing. Clear them and light them fully; nothing is cleared later.
Shoot the row, not just the door
One exterior that shows the home as part of its row helps buyers locate it.
What makes townhouse photos hard to finish
Light only from two ends
Shared side walls mean daylight enters only at the front and back, leaving the middle of each floor dimmer.
Different light on each level
Top floors and roof terraces get more sun than the ground floor, which may face a street or courtyard.
Narrow rooms
Tight widths push photographers toward wide lenses close to walls, which strengthens color bounce from paint and floors.
Stairwells
Stairs are often enclosed and lit by small fixtures, making them the darkest part of the home.
Every floor in one set
NovaHDR finishes the property as a set with balanced exposure and consistent color, so the levels match each other.
Natural light levels
The finish aims for a natural look, bright enough to understand each floor, restrained enough to keep its character.
Townhouse levels, common problems and what to send
| Level or space | Common exposure or color problem | What to send or check |
|---|---|---|
| Ground floor and garage | Dim, often facing the street | A frame with every light on |
| Main living level | Bright front and back, dark middle | A source exposed for the middle of the room |
| Stair | Enclosed and dim | A frame from a landing with stair lights on |
| Bedroom level | Small windows at one end | All bedrooms in the same upload |
| Roof terrace | Strong sun and open sky | Terrace views from the same visit |
What does finishing townhouse photos mean?
Finishing townhouse photos is the exposure and color pass on a vertical home: lifting the dim middle of each floor and the stair, holding back the bright terrace and making every level look like part of the same house. NovaHDR runs it on every level at once, and the finished floors come back to you for the final review.
It is not a remodel. Walls, stairs, finishes and outdoor spaces are not added or changed.
Townhouse photo questions
Will the ground floor look as bright as the top floor?
Exposure is balanced across the set, so the levels are brought closer together while keeping a natural look.
Should I send the garage photos?
Yes, if the listing includes them. Sending them in the same property keeps their color in line with the rest of the home.
Will the narrow stair look wider?
No. Finishing does not reshape space. Your framing decides how the stair reads.
Can neighbors' bins or cars in front of the row be removed?
No. Nothing is removed from the frame, so choose the exterior angle and timing carefully.
Do I need brackets for a townhouse?
Not necessarily. NovaHDR works from single exposures and from your own merged bracket exports.
What does a townhouse cost to finish?
All floors count as one property, $29 one-time for one property for up to 50 photos.
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Finish every floor in one set
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