Book a shoot
Tell us what you need. We take it from there.
Real estate: pick a package and an open time, see your exact total, and your shoot is held right away. Nothing is due until delivery. Everything else: book a 15-minute call and we quote it to fit.
- Listing prices up front
- Confirmed the same day
- Talk to a real person: (810) 522-2495
“I called 4 other photographers and none of them could do what idealmediagrp did.”
Kristin R.Realtor · Real Estate One “We couldn't be happier with the photos of our home! They truly captured the heart of the house and showcased the beauty…”
Molly RossowHomeowner · Google review
Step 1: type of work
Hospitality
Common questions
Answers before you ask.
How fast is turnaround?
Real estate photos are delivered within 24 hours and video within 48. Brand, hospitality and event work runs 5 to 10 business days depending on scope. Rush (+50%) gets you photos the same day and video the next day.
Do you travel?
Yes. We're based in Brighton, Michigan. Travel is a flat fee per round trip from Hartland: free within about 30 minutes, $50 up to about 45 minutes, $75 up to about 75 minutes, quoted beyond that. Out-of-state and international work includes flights and lodging, quoted up front on every proposal.
What if weather pushes the shoot?
We reschedule for free. We make the weather call by 8am on shoot day and text you either way. Drone and twilight need clear conditions, so we'd rather move the date than deliver something that doesn't sell.
How does payment work?
Real estate: nothing up front. You pay in full within 7 days of delivery, and files unlock the moment it's paid. Everything else: payment terms are on your written quote. Monthly retainers bill on the 1st. We take card, ACH, Zelle, Venmo, check and cash.
How do you measure success?
By whether the work does its job for you. For a listing, that means photos that load cleanly in the MLS, a film buyers watch to the end, and an agent who books us again. For hotels and brands, we agree on what to watch during the scoping call.
Can you accommodate rush requests?
Usually yes. Rush is +50%: photos the same day and video the next day. Holiday shoots are +75%. There's no weekend fee.
What happens if I'm not happy with the final?
We re-shoot or re-edit at no cost. Every engagement includes one round of revisions on edits; if the original shoot didn't hit, we go back.
Who owns the photos and videos you deliver?
You get full marketing-use rights to every delivered asset, websites, MLS, social, ads, print collateral, OTAs (Airbnb / Booking.com / VRBO for hospitality clients). For brand engagements, broader usage rights (paid media beyond 12 months, third-party licensing, talent buyouts) are scoped into the contract up front. We retain the right to feature work in our own portfolio and case studies unless you explicitly opt out at booking.
What file formats do I receive?
Photos: high-res JPEG (web/MLS) and full-res TIFF on request. Videos: master MP4 in horizontal 16:9 plus vertical 9:16 cuts for social. Real estate listings include both a long walkthrough and a 30 to 45 second vertical edit. Source/raw files aren't included by default but can be scoped in if you need them for ongoing brand use.
What areas does iDeal Media Group serve?
iDeal Media Group is based in Brighton, Michigan and serves all of Livingston County, Brighton, Howell, Hartland, Pinckney, Fowlerville, Hamburg, Whitmore Lake, South Lyon and Milford, plus Ann Arbor, Novi, Northville, Plymouth and the greater Metro Detroit suburbs. We also shoot destination work in Sarasota, Florida; Tamarindo, Costa Rica; and Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic.
How much does real estate photography cost in Michigan?
Listing packages start at $249 for Essential (every room with no photo cap, plus drone photos, MLS-ready and delivered next day). Pro is $595 and adds walkthrough video, drone and a floor plan. Premier is $995 and adds a 3D tour, real twilight and reels. Elite is $1,499 and adds an FPV flythrough, virtual staging and a listing website. Prices cover homes under 2,500 sq ft; add $50 up to 3,500 and $100 up to 4,500. Larger homes are quoted.
Do you offer drone photography, and are you licensed?
Yes. Every drone flight is flown by our FAA Part 107 certified pilot. Drone photo and video is $199, aerial photos alone $150, and FPV flythroughs (one continuous shot from outside straight through the home) start at $350 on any listing video.
What is an FPV flythrough?
FPV (first-person view) is a small drone flown through goggles. It films one continuous shot with no cuts: down the drive, through the front door and room to room. It starts at $350 on any listing video, and you get it cut into the listing video plus a vertical reel. Bigger homes, longer routes and extra takes cost more, and we quote it before the shoot.
Is it safe to fly a drone inside a home?
Yes. We fly a small drone with guarded propellers, walk the route with you before we fly, and keep people and pets out of the flight path. Every interior door along the route stays open, and anything fragile in the way gets moved first.
Can you fly near an airport or in controlled airspace?
Usually, yes. Near airports we request FAA airspace authorization before the shoot, and it often comes through within minutes. If a site can't be approved, we tell you before shoot day, not on it.
Do you fly construction sites on a schedule?
Yes. Construction progress visits are scheduled through the build. Each visit's aerial photos and video are filed by date for owners, lenders and your marketing, and the finished project can become a completion film. Quoted per project.
Do you do 3D Matterport tours and floor plans?
Yes. 3D Matterport tours are $229 and floor plans are $125. Floor plans show approximate room sizes, and are included in Pro, Premier and Elite. The 3D tour is included in Premier and Elite.
What makes iDeal Media Group different from other real estate photographers?
iDeal Media Group is a full-service studio rather than a single photographer: photo, video, aerial, 3D tours, floor plans, websites, ads and social content all come from one team, so an agent can book a whole listing campaign in one place. Listing photos are delivered next day, video within 48 hours, every file is MLS-ready, and quotes come back within 24 hours.
How do I book a shoot with iDeal Media Group?
Book online at idealmediagrp.com/inquire or call (810) 522-2495. Real estate: pick your package and time, see your total, and we confirm by text and email the same day. Everything else: book a 15-minute call or tell us about the project, and we'll send a scoped quote.
