Lutz, FL

Gator Gaze Media photographs homes in Lutz, FL for listing agents, builders and owners. Our packages start at $190 and include interior and exterior photos, drone images, a 2D floor plan and a property website, with a 24-hour turnaround. We work from South Tampa, and Lutz is a regular north-side stop.

Lutz in two minutes

Lutz is an unincorporated community in northern Hillsborough County, with its northern edge running into south Pasco County. US 41 and Dale Mabry Highway both run through the area, and the Suncoast Parkway is nearby. Cheval and Northdale sit to the west, and Odessa and Land O’ Lakes are close neighbors.

For photography, the key point is that Lutz does not have a single look. A newer subdivision off Dale Mabry, an older home on a big lot, and a house near Lake Keystone each need a different plan.

Larger lots, lakes and pools

Many Lutz properties have more land than a typical Tampa lot, and some sit on or near lakes. Lake Keystone, a large private lake in the nearby Odessa and Keystone area, is a well-known example. When the setting is part of the pitch, we plan around it.

• A drone photo at a bigger lot shows the pool, the outbuildings and the tree line in one image.

• For a pool home, we shoot the lanai twice, once bright in the day and once as a twilight image, so the listing has both a clean and an atmospheric option.

• Where the lot is long, digital lot lines ($10) help buyers read where the property ends.

How we sequence a Lutz shoot

The order is steady from house to house. Exterior first while the light is good, then interiors from the brightest room to the darkest, then the drone, then any 3D tour. Pool homes get extra attention at the lanai, because glare off the water and the cage can ruin a frame if you are careless with angles.

Gray skies do not have to sink a listing. Every package carries the Blue Sky Guarantee on exteriors, so a flat sky on the day is not a reason to reschedule. You get the gallery the next day, with the floor plan and property website ready to link.

Sellers can help by turning on every light, opening blinds, and clearing counters and the driveway. Our home prep guide covers the list, and most of it is quick work the day before.

Pricing for Lutz homes

Deluxe starts at $750 for up to 3,500 sq ft. Larger homes continue up the scale, and homes over the top bracket are quoted. See the pricing page for the whole table, or the twilight photography page if a dusk shot is on your list.

Choosing between Standard, Premium and Deluxe in Lutz

Standard is where most Lutz pool homes land, since it adds the Zillow 3D Virtual Tour or social media reel (your choice) and a virtual twilight image for the exterior. Premium suits listings where social video matters, because it adds two twilight images and a vertical walkthrough. Deluxe makes sense for a larger or higher-priced property that deserves four twilight images, a Matterport or Zillow tour and a cinematic video.

Matterport hosting: each Matterport tour is hosted for the first 6 months after delivery at no extra cost. To keep it online, hosting renews every 6 months at $75 per tour.

If the home is a rental or an investment, skip the sales package and look at Airbnb-style photography instead. It is a standalone set with an extended usage license for rental platforms.

Neighbouring areas

Travel is calculated from South Tampa using round-trip distance. The first 30 miles are free, then $15 for every 10 miles, rounded down to the nearest 10. The figure is confirmed at booking.

North Hillsborough and south Pasco make an easy route, so Lutz often pairs with Odessa or Wesley Chapel. For homes closer in, see Tampa and South Tampa. The Carrollwood Village project is a north-side Tampa home with a pool and conservation backdrop, close in feel to many Lutz listings.

Lutz FAQ

Is Lutz in Hillsborough or Pasco County?

Lutz is in Hillsborough County, and its northern part reaches into south Pasco County. If your property sits near the line, tell us the address when booking so we can plan the route.

How much is photography for a pool home in Lutz?

A 2,800 sq ft pool home is $290 on Basic or $375 on Standard, both with drone photos and a floor plan. Add a twilight image or a 3D tour by moving to Standard or Premium.

Do you photograph homes on acreage?

Yes. Drone photos are part of every residential package, and a larger lot is one of the best uses for them. Extra drone photos are available, 10 for $125.

Can I get a floor plan with my Lutz photos?

Yes. A 2D floor plan is included with each package. A 3D floor plan is $125 if you want one. See floor plans.

Do you photograph vacation rentals near Lutz?

Yes, standalone Airbnb and VRBO photography starts at $250. Check your county short-term-rental rules first.

Book through the contact page, or call (813) 415-6349.