Strategies Consider When Getting A Hotel Photographer

By Debra Roberts


Hotels are on the lookout for opportunities that enable them to avail of their services and increase their market scopes online. Following the technological advancements and the futuristic restaurant reservations methods, new clients and customers can peruse through a bed and breakfast facility website before reserving their room. To make the whole idea realistic, hotels are embracing the restaurant photography. This demands the presence and services of a hotel photographer who is overly acquainted with the turns and twists of photographing guestrooms and other amenities available in hotels. Images do communicate volumes and depending on the nature of the images you capture and upload online, clients will either flood to your restaurant or keep their distance. Below are some fundamental tips to consider when identifying a professional photographer and preparing for the photo session.

Basically, you need to first identify a professional photographer who understands the ins and outs of photography. They should have sophisticated equipment for the task, be experienced and reputable. Therefore, reach out to other managers or management and inquire about their photographers. These photographers are also advertised online and they have websites designed detailing their capabilities, experience and some portfolios denoting the progress they have recorded so far. Therefore, ensure to vet all photographers first before determining which suits the task prolifically. There are other factors to consider apart from experience and reputation like the charge rates and availability.

The second tip to facilitate is setting up the photographing dates and time. There are instances where you will need the evening breeze and dark to capture images but where you need to have images of your employees, you should consider morning time. Have the employees paraded for the photo sessions; they will not only be smart but vibrant in the morning. The most fundamental thing is to agree on the dates and time with the photographer.

Following the set dates and time, ensure to have all the guestrooms ready and thoroughly cleaned. If possible, repaint the walls and have them meticulously selected. Detailing is key in images and so is lighting. Therefore, ensure to have the professional advice on which rooms deem fits the photo session. The rooms you settle for should be moderately lighted up naturally.

The linens in the room should be wrinkleless during the shooting activity. Therefore, have them ironed including the bed sheets, covers, pillowcases, and the curtains. At times, the sophisticated equipment used by these professionals will even display the tiniest wrinkle on a bed sheet.

Lighting is important for rooms and guestrooms are fitted with multiple bulbs that help create a homey sense for the travelers and the clients at large. However, the light emanating from those bulbs is prone to tamper and damage the images captured. Therefore, remove those bulbs in order to create room for the professional to position photography bulbs that elevate color balancing and blending.

Finally, ensure to incorporate all furnishings in the guestrooms. Whether the furniture, desks or even deckchairs, you should ensure to have them positioned. In most cases, some items are left out like throwback pillows which are crucial.

When it comes to restaurant photography, ensure to consult widely and at length with the professional you hire. Generally, skills are necessitated in setting up the guestrooms as well. Remember to incorporate public places in your portfolio.




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