BRANDING YOURSELF AND YOUR PHOTOS IN NIGERIA
Do you really know what it takes to
brand yourself and have a good photos?
Hi, I am Thompson, today, I have a
simple thing TO DO for you.
If, at this moment, you do not have
plan for location of your photography business clearly marked on your blog or
website, please go and change that RIGHT NOW.
If you are lucky, and take all your
shoots from one country to the other, and the city you are living does not
affect where your businesses come from, then just go right ahead and have it
that way. And then communicate to me how you did it.
But, if you are like some
photographers, and shoot most of your work in your city, you have to let your
immediate client and potential once to know where you are actually located.
I can’t
remember how many times I have come across a website and blogs, and spent so
much minutes looking for which location the photographer was from. That’s NOT
what you intend clients to be doing when they are on your site.
I would suspect you’d rather they be
captivated with your beautiful photos than discouraged that they do not know if
they should even thinking hiring you.
Just to remind you.
HOW TO SELECT YOUR PHOTO
Keep this in mind to select a photo
that will make would-be clients to look forward to hiring you.
1.
Your Facial :
Yes, show your face, that sounds
obvious, but I have seen many pictures where it is actually difficult to
understand the face of the photographer in person. Human beings spontaneously
respond to a human face in a photo, and they will connect with it.
2.
Your Smile:
Beside, people respond the photos of
smiling faces on the subconscious level. They are more likely to cause a
positive attitude to the person , the company and the organization in question,
and are likely to intend to patronize and recommend the person or the company.
3.
Be yourself:
A good, solid portrait is always
wonderful, but if you have the capacity, think of ways to permeate the photo
with your personality. As I said, your strength is yourselves, and the more
methods you can showcase what makes you unique, the more chance you are
outstanding in a very competitive labour market in Nigeria .
4.
Make sure it’s pro:
There is a big difference between
armature photos and a professional photo of you at your cousin’s lake is huge.
If you have a business then take it seriously, and make sure that photo of
yourself is top notch quality. Snapping behind you uncle car is huge . If
you have a business that you want people to patronize then take it seriously,
and make sure that your photo is top notch quality. You can take it yourself
with a camera tripod and a remote or get a photographer friend to take it for
you, or hire another professional photographer. Whatsoever , make sure it’s a
wonderful photo of yourself. It’s the end, your first impression matters a lot
to your potential client.
Sequel to this, if you don’t have a
profile photo of yourself on your website or social media, go get one now. But
if you have it, make sure to take a current photo of yourself again, and
reconsider what it will look like when your clients sees it. Make sure the
message will confer what you want.
Get a good photo and get your
business up…. Your image is your personality.
BEFORE YOUR CALL A PHOTOGRAPHER TO
SHOOT YOUR WEDDING
The way you feel about yourself
after your weeding day is largely dependent on the Wedding Film and Photo Book
you watch.
Below are lists of essential
questions to ask your Event Image Maker before deciding to book.
• May I see your portfolio? His/her
portfolio will give you a clear picture of her expertise with different kinds
of shoots. You can ask to see the before and after photos if they do not make
that available. This gives you an idea of what you’ll get on your big day.
• Are you active on social media?
This seems trivial, but any image maker that takes their job serious should
have a social media following or a blog.
• Do you normally work with couples?
A strictly runway image maker may not have experience with couple and may not
be the best person to take your shoots. This is why it’s important to ask.
• How much do you charge? It is
important to know the rates, though it should not be the only consideration
when hiring an Image maker. You can also ask about discount packages for
booking your pre-weeding, engagement and white weeding with him/her; rate
reductions for the more than one day job and other people that may want to do
the same later.
• Do you offer pre-event services?
The pre-event is important for any client to have a picture of what she will
look like on her special day. This is, therefore, an important question to ask.
You should ask if this will included in your charge or if there is a separate
charge.
• Do you require a deposit? This is
a good question to ask so that you are informed of the different payment
methods and the percentage of payment the Image Maker expects.
• What happens if you can’t make it
on my day? Things happen and there is a possibility that your Image Maker falls
ill or is held up by Po**c officials (We’ve all been there). It is important to
ask the Image Maker if they will make a contingency plan in case of such
occurrences.
• What brands of equipments do you
use? If you have certain allergies, it’s best to tell your Image Maker ahead.
Maybe you react to certain products or you are a sticker for hygiene.
• How many events will you work on
my wedding day? Although this question is usually overlooked, it is important.
You do not want an Image Maker who rushes through your event simply because
they have to hurry to another event. If have his/her undivided attention is
your priority, then ask this question by all means.
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