Tuesday, May 10, 2016

The Importance Of Professional Hotel Photographers Is Second To None

By Patricia Cooper


Over the years, the way consumers book hotels has changed immensely. This is all thanks to the Internet, where more people are booking online and before doing so, carefully inspecting what each hotel has to offer. Therefore, never before have professional hotel photographers been so important to the success of the hospitality industry. Only the best can capture the essence of the available accommodations.

Not only will the session photograph the rooms, the lobby, and other beautiful features, it will also serve to be the first impression it has on every potential customer. What is captured by the photographer will go on to be a part of a marketing plan for brochures and the website. Poor photography may easily turn potential guests away, so it's a smart investment to choose the best.

It's a small price to pay for success. The manager involved in making the decisions regarding the choice photographer should interview numerous potential candidates. Looking at their portfolio allows the manager to observe their various samples of previous projects. Some may be filled with wedding photography, which would be vital to a resort who caters to weddings. If the photographer is lacking in this department, they may need to look for another who can provide the services.

Room staging is crucial, and must be done according to the targeted clientele. Sometimes, it's the way the curtains are drawn, where other times it's that and a combination of the bedspread folded down perfectly that indicative of comfort and relaxation. A tray with food and a flower may prove the accommodations are more luxurious and romantic. Those that aim for business people would generally use businesslike objects, such as a laptop placed on a table that overlooks a gorgeous view.

Again, it's all a part of the bigger scheme of the marketing strategy. That said, the photographer needs to use his creativity to show rooms or suites in their best light, so to speak. And on the subject of light, it has to be absolutely perfect, otherwise too much will be lost.

Failure to use the proper lighting may cause the outside light to have adverse effects both indoors and out. Beyond that, there is other important photographic equipment involved, such as wide angle lenses. Such lenses are capable of making a room appear larger and even more comfortable, regardless of its size.

The hotel may easily generate greater revenues through attracting more guests that come directly from smart marketing, advertising, and impeccable photography. Having said that, it is necessary for the target age group to be emphasize through a model of that age group. Therefore, it would be necessary for the photographer to be able to choose the appropriate models.

A highly qualified pro like this should be able to seek out the best views and potential settings of the resort, as these will always be used to sell their image. Moreover, the marketing manager should stipulate their policy about how they purchase and present their photographs. It's usually in their best interest to choose a photographer that can provide all types of digital files so that they may be used in various formats. This will allow them to use them on their website, in print, as for brochures, and so on.




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