Built for the people who sell spaces
Process
How It Works
Three steps. That's it. No photographer, no scheduling, no complexity.
01
Send Your Photos
Upload the images you already have. Phone photos, MLS uploads, anything works.
02
We Transform Them
Our cinematic enhancement pipeline creates dramatic, editorial results in hours.
03
Get Cinematic Results
Receive magazine-quality imagery ready for listings, websites, and social media.
24hr
Average Turnaround
3
Free Sample Photos
0
Photographers Needed
100%
Satisfaction Guarantee
Our Work
See the Difference
Drag to compare. Same photos, completely different story.
Exterior Enhancement
Interior Enhancement
Restaurant Ambiance
Food Photography
Portfolio
Our Gallery
Drag to compare. Every image started as a standard listing photo.
Why Velvet
The Real Cost of "Good Enough" Photos
You're either paying a photographer thousands, or listing with flat photos that sit on the market. We give you cinematic results using the photos you already have.
Traditional Photography
Hiring a Professional
- Twilight shoot$200–$500
- Interior photos (25 images)$300–$600
- Editing & color grading$150–$300
- Virtual staging (3 rooms)$225–$450
- Scheduling1–2 weeks
- Revisions$100–$300+
Velvet Images
Send Your Existing Photos
- Day-to-twilight conversionIncluded
- Cinematic enhancement (30 photos)Included
- Editorial color gradingIncluded
- Sky replacementIncluded
- Turnaround24 hours
- RevisionsIncluded
You already have the photos. No photographer needed. No scheduling. No weather delays. No reshoots.
No Photographer Needed
Use phone photos, MLS uploads, or any existing images.
24-Hour Turnaround
Traditional photographers take 1–2 weeks. We deliver in 24 hours.
Results That Sell
Twilight shots get 76% more views. Cinematic listings sell faster.
Unlimited Scale
One listing or fifty. Same quality, same price. Always ready.
Client Stories
What Our Clients Say
Sent over iPhone photos from a vacant condo and the transformation was unreal. Twilight exterior, moody interiors — looked like a magazine shoot. Took less than a day.
Chicago Agent
Residential, Early Access
We were paying $800+ per listing for a photographer. Same quality here for a fraction of the cost, and I don’t have to schedule anything. Just upload and wait.
IL Listing Agent
Commercial, Early Access
The food photos went from flat phone shots to something I’d put on a billboard. Updated our Google listing and the difference in engagement was immediate.
Wicker Park Restaurant
Owner, Early Access
Free Sample
See the Velvet Difference — On Us
Not sure if it's worth it? Send us 3 photos from your next listing or venue and we'll show you exactly what cinematic enhancement looks like.
Real Estate
Per-Listing Pricing
One listing, one price. Send us the photos, get back cinematic imagery. No commitments.
Essential
The Touch-Up
Color grading, lighting correction, mood boost
Up to 15 photos · 48-hour delivery
- ✦Up to 15 images enhanced
- ✦Professional color grading
- ✦Lighting correction & balance
- ✦Atmospheric depth enhancement
- ✦Web + MLS-ready files
- ✦48-hour turnaround
Cinematic
The Transformation
Full cinematic — twilight conversions, dramatic skies, editorial grading
Up to 30 photos · 24-hour delivery
- ✦Up to 30 images enhanced
- ✦Full cinematic twilight conversion
- ✦Dramatic sky replacement
- ✦Rich editorial color grading
- ✦Interior mood lighting overhaul
- ✦24-hour priority turnaround
- ✦Social media crop variants
Luxury
The Showcase
The full arsenal — magazine quality for high-value listings
Unlimited photos · Same-day available
- ✦Unlimited images enhanced
- ✦Full cinematic + editorial grading
- ✦Day-to-twilight on all exteriors
- ✦Virtual staging — up to 3 rooms
- ✦Item removal & declutter
- ✦Same-day rush available
- ✦Custom agent branding overlay
- ✦Social media kit included
Restaurants & Hospitality
Per-Project Pricing
One project, one price. Send us your photos and we transform them into imagery that fills seats.
Starter
The Tasting
Menus, Google listing, or social feed refresh
Up to 10 images · 3-day delivery
- ✦Up to 10 images enhanced
- ✦Cinematic mood conversion
- ✦Color grading & warm tone shift
- ✦Social + web + print files
- ✦3-day turnaround
Standard
The Full Spread
Complete visual refresh — food, interiors, ambiance
Up to 30 images · 48-hour delivery
- ✦Up to 30 images enhanced
- ✦Full cinematic treatment
- ✦Food photography enhancement
- ✦Interior mood lighting
- ✦48-hour priority turnaround
- ✦All platform crops (IG, Google, Yelp)
Premium
The Experience
Total visual package — openings, rebrands, luxury venues
Unlimited images · 24-hour delivery
- ✦Unlimited images enhanced
- ✦Full cinematic + editorial grading
- ✦Hero imagery for website & ads
- ✦Menu photography optimization
- ✦All platform sizing
- ✦Print collateral imagery
- ✦3 rounds of revisions
For Repeat Clients
Monthly Retainer Options
Using us regularly? A retainer saves you money with volume pricing, faster turnaround, and dedicated support.
Real Estate — Agent
Agent Retainer
$399–$599/mo
Based on volume · 3-month minimum
- ✦5–12+ listings per month included
- ✦15–unlimited images per listing
- ✦Priority 24-hour turnaround
- ✦Dedicated Slack or text support
- ✦Social media crops included
- ✦Volume discount vs. per-listing
Real Estate — Brokerage
Brokerage Retainer
$249–$349/agent/mo
Min. 5 agents · Per-seat pricing
- ✦Per-agent allocation, one account
- ✦10–unlimited listings per agent
- ✦Deeper discounts at 11+ and 21+ seats
- ✦Single invoice for the whole team
- ✦Priority turnaround for all agents
- ✦Dedicated account manager
Restaurant & Hospitality
Venue Retainer
$299–$999/mo
Based on volume · 3-month minimum
- ✦20–unlimited images per month
- ✦Seasonal menu updates included
- ✦Social media content support
- ✦Event & special coverage
- ✦All platform sizing included
- ✦Priority turnaround always
À La Carte
Add-On Services
| Service | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Staging | Furnished room renders — modern, luxury, or custom | $34/img |
| Rush Delivery | Same-day turnaround on any package | +$74 |
| Sky Replacement | Dramatic twilight or golden hour sky composites | $14/img |
| Item Removal | Remove clutter, vehicles, signs, objects | $9/img |
| Social Media Kit | Carousel templates, story formats, platform crops | $74 |
| Brand Overlay | Custom watermark and branding on deliverables | $49 setup |
| Extra Images | Additional images beyond package limit | $7/img |
Questions
Frequently Asked
We work with whatever you have. Phone photos, MLS uploads, DSLR shots. The better the starting quality, the more dramatic the transformation, but we can work magic with surprisingly basic images. We recommend at least 1080p resolution.
Standard turnaround is 24–48 hours depending on your package. Cinematic and Luxury tiers get 24-hour priority. Same-day rush is available as an add-on for $74 on any package.
Correct. Our entire model is built around transforming existing photos. You send us what you have and we handle the cinematic transformation. No photographer, no scheduling, no weather dependencies.
We include revisions with every package. If something isn’t right, we’ll adjust it until you’re happy. We stand behind every image we deliver with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
All packages include web-ready, MLS-ready, and print-ready files. Higher tiers also include social media crop variants optimized for Instagram, Facebook, Google Business, Yelp, and more.
Send us photos of empty rooms and we digitally furnish them with photorealistic furniture and decor. Choose from modern, luxury, minimalist, or custom styles. Included in the Luxury tier (3 rooms) or available as an add-on at $34 per image.
Absolutely. We serve restaurants, bars, hotels, and venues with the same cinematic treatment. Food photography enhancement, interior mood lighting, and platform-specific crops for Google, Yelp, UberEats, and social media.
We offer retainer packages for agents, brokerages, and venues who need ongoing service. Brokerage pricing starts at $249 per agent per month with deeper discounts at 11+ and 21+ agent seats. Contact us for a custom quote.
About Us
The Story Behind Velvet
Built in Chicago. Built to sell.
Velvet Images started with a simple frustration: agents and restaurant owners were paying thousands for professional photography, or settling for flat phone photos that don’t convert. There had to be a middle ground.
We built that middle ground. Using advanced AI enhancement, we transform the photos you already have into cinematic, editorial-quality imagery — the kind that stops a scroll and gets a showing booked. No photographer, no scheduling, no weather delays. Just results.
We’re a small team based in Chicago, currently onboarding our first clients. If you want to see what we can do, send us 3 photos for free. No commitment, no credit card. Just proof that your listing photos can look like this.
Get In Touch
Start Your Project
Send us a message and we'll get back to you within a few hours. Or just email your photos directly.
Turnaround
24–48 hours standard
Availability
7 days a week
Based In
Chicago, IL — Serving Nationwide
Ready?
Let’s transform your imagery.
Send us your photos. We’ll send back something cinematic. First project turnaround in 24 hours.