@Erin6216 I'm actually a photographer so might have some insight and of course a different opinion.
A really big commercial shoot will go through an agency most likely, so you're probably only going to attract a small freelancer. Most freelance photographers can't usually afford the commercial rates that some places charge, so an airbnb is a great option for a venue. I shoot a lot of stock photography and most of us that are serious always look for venues to shoot in, that are reasonably priced. Lots of wannabe models are always looking at places to do photoshoots (not porn!), and they have a budget of $0 usually. I've done photoshoots in a few airbnbs we stayed in, but it was just simple stuff with my family.
I would be open to this but would have a whole set of extra rules to comply with.
what type of shoot, how many people, how much equipment, all furniture to be returned to original position, an extra charge will apply for damaged floors, walls or furniture. And i'd also ask nicely to get a few copies of pics so i could post to socials (depending on the topic of course). A small photoshoot will have no greater impact than a regular stay, and they probably aren't going to take a shower or cook a meal, so that's a win. And it could be a good way to fill in the slower days of the week/orphan days.
What I wouldn't do is offer a discount for "just a photoshoot" which is how i've been approached in the past. they think because they aren't sleeping over they can get a lower rate, boggles the mind how people have no clue how this business works. So those people got a polite NO from me.
