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jeudi 21 janvier 2010

Some Important Considerations Before Engaging A Corporate Photographer

By KC Walter

Corporate photography comes within the bigger sphere of commercial photography. Nevertheless, it is a demanding art with its own nuances.

The difference between corporate photography and other types of commercial photography are several. It is a one-shot business with no scope for retakes that allow a photographer to improve upon his work if he doesn't get it correct the first time. Hence it is essential to hire the services of a capable corporate photographer.

Corporate events are unpredictable and the photographer has to be prepared for the surprises. He should know how to analyse rationally and practically so that he can act without delay. A relaxed photographer having low levels of alertness and knowledge of what is going on around him cannot perform as a corporate photographer.

A critical activity included in a corporate photographer's job profile is taking headshots of the senior management at an event. The headshots are either used for archival records or are printed in newspapers along with the corresponding news item. The photographer must therefore be skilled in this job.

The mere reputation of a photographer does not certify his proficiency in corporate photography. Clicking a corporate event requires an entirely different set of skills that a gifted wedding photographer, for instance, is not expected to possess. Marriages normally have a well defined series of events, so a photographer can ease himself and keep a tab on the ceremonies by following the sequence. On the other hand, in corporate photography, situations arise when one least expects them, and the photographer must remain ready for them. Therefore, a seasoned corporate photographer is the right guy for the task

Corporate photography plays a critical role in maintaining good public relations for a company and to engage a good photographer for the purpose, you must adhere to the above mentioned advice. However, before hiring a corporate photographer, you must look at samples of his earlier work to verify his claims and have a fair idea of his skills.

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