FAQ

Questions worth asking.

Everything you'd want to know before booking a DV Media shoot — booking windows, turnaround, pricing, rights, delivery and logistics. Can't find it? Ask us directly.

Booking & turnaround

How far in advance should I book a shoot?
We usually book 3–7 days out for property shoots and 2–4 weeks for larger brand or event productions. Urgent same-week slots are often available — just ask.
What's your typical turnaround?
Edited property photos within 24–48 hours of the shoot. Video within 5–7 business days. Rush delivery is available on most jobs.
Do you travel outside major cities?
Yes. We travel nationwide across South Africa and frequently shoot in the Garden Route, Eastern Cape, and coastal developments. Additional travel fees may apply, quoted separately.

What's included

What's included in a standard real estate shoot?
Exterior hero images and full interior coverage (wide-angle). Final images are colour-graded, sky-replaced where needed, and delivered via a download-ready link. Aerials available as an add-on where SACAA regulations allow.
Do you provide floor plans or virtual tours?
Floor plans and Matterport-style virtual tours are available as add-ons. Let us know up-front so we can block the correct shoot time.
Do you shoot twilight (golden hour) photos?
Yes — twilight sessions add roughly 45 minutes on-site and produce the highest-converting listing imagery. Pricing is a single add-on.

Pricing

How much does a real estate shoot cost?
Every listing is quoted individually based on property size, location and deliverables. Request a quote on our pricing page — usually back within 24 hours.
Do you offer retainer packages for agencies?
Yes. Agencies shooting 8+ listings a month qualify for monthly retainers with locked-in pricing and priority booking. Email [email protected] for a proposal.

Rights & delivery

Who owns the images and video?
You receive a perpetual licence to use all delivered assets for marketing the property, listing, or brand in question. DV Media retains portfolio rights. Full-copyright buyouts are available on request.
What format do you deliver in?
High-resolution JPG for photos (sRGB + Adobe RGB on request), MP4 H.264 for video, and 9:16 vertical cuts for social. Raw files are not included by default.

Logistics

What happens if it rains on shoot day?
We monitor forecasts the day before and will reschedule without penalty up to 18:00 the day before the shoot. Day-of cancellations due to weather are also free to reschedule.
Is DV Media POPIA-compliant?
Yes. We handle all client and property data in line with South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act. Details on our POPIA page.

Still have a question?

Email direct or use the contact form — we reply within one business day, usually the same day.

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