Monday, February 29, 2016

Choosing The Ideal Resort Photographer

By Amanda Walker


If you have invested in the hospitality industry, then you understand the amount of effort it takes to renovate a hotel or resort and make it up to a certain desired standard. In case you have invested money in renovations but are yet to see the returns, perhaps you should start thinking about the quality of the advertising you are doing. When it comes to the hotel industry, the advertising quality depends mainly on the photography. Here are tips to help you pick the ideal Resort Photographer.

Your first step should be making a list of the images that must be used to represent your business. When choosing these images, you have to think about what services are available in your spa. Most resorts will have spas, gymnasiums, and food and refreshment places. When writing the list, make sure that you include a photo in each of the mentioned locations.

When you have a list of must-haves, you will now have a general idea of the architectural and interior photography shots that are needed. You can add a few more genres in order to have a holistic approach. These additions can include aerial views, food and lifestyle shots. After making this list of the photographs that you need, you can now start looking for the photographer who will make it happen.

When choosing a photographer, there are things that must be considered. Find out the location of the photographer and how far their studio is from the resort. If they are close, it will be very convenient for you. On the other hand, if they are far, you may need to organize how they will travel to the place and how they will be accommodated when they get there. Ideally, have them fly in a day before so that they can be fresh on the day of the photo shoot.

The next thing to discuss should be the pricing. This of course should depend on the amount of photography to be done, the complexity, the finishing touches that you need done and the rates charged by the photographer. The general rule that you should always adhere to when doing the pricing is to ensure that it represents the quality of the service.

When the pricing has been agreed upon, ask for a face to face meeting with the specific person that will do the shooting. This meeting should be organized days before the planned photography date. When the person arrives, show them the shooting ideas you have and listen to their expert opinion about them. Pay close attention to light and shadows as this will determine the quality of the photos that will be taken.

When the shooter has looked at the site, they will give specifications about the number of crew members they will need for the project. This may affect the total cost of the project. It will also affect the amount of time that will be taken to complete the project.

When all these issues have been straightened out, now you can pay for the service and start making the final touches to the resort. The most important thing to do is choose a reliable and competent photographer to handle the job for you. The results of the shoot will depend on the competence of the person doing it.




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