We hope the information below is of use to you. It is a composition of our photographic and video experience over the past 25 years. Some is relevant to hotel specific media, but most is relevant to all types of photography & video. We discuss topics such as “Five essential night time photography tips, through to “How to prepare your hotel for a photo shoot”.
Our goal here is to be an open source of photography and video tips that we have accumulated through our years of experience. If it can help someone with questions or save them time and money, then we are happy. PhotoWeb is a collection of talented and hard working photographers and videographers all working together to continually improve our quality and service for our clients.
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The following tips and information are geared towards helping hotel clients prepare for an upcoming photo shoot at their hotel. They are preparation tips to make the process run a lot smoother with the goal of producing higher quality images. 1. Step one will involve the hotel creating a shot list and sharing with the… Read more »
Following the re-opening of hotels and resorts after lockdown, there has been a surge in demand for new and updated photography, video, and virtual tours. The latter has become hugely popular again as the planet has had to virtually visit due to travel restrictions. Hotels are also under pressure from the OTAs (online travel agents)… Read more »
When it comes to event photography, you want to ensure that you make a good impression on your clients. Not only will this create opportunities to gain loyal clients, but it will also increase your reputation as an event photographer. The higher the reputation, the more potential clients that you will have in the future.… Read more »
If you’ve ever scanned through photos of food on Facebook, you might notice that there are vast differences between the quality of the pictures, with some of them looking fantastic, whereas others look positively anaemic and unappetising. Take a look at the group “Rate my plate” and you’ll see what I mean. I’m sure a… Read more »
It goes without saying that drones are an excellent piece of kit, especially when it comes to reaching places that people simply can’t. Unless of course, you own a helicopter! Also, due to some fancy electronics built into some of the latest drones they can be much more stable than the human hand. Most drones… Read more »
While many people will say that shutter speed, aperture, and ISO are critical for a good photo, these are not the only components to be mindful of, at least when it comes to food photography. The same can also be said for camera gear; over the last few years, camera technology has evolved to point… Read more »
If you're lucky to own the sort of venue that people flock to for weddings, then it's worth taking a bit of time to check out all the best places and helping your photographers get the best out of the day. You see, one of the biggest problems for wedding photographers is timing. They have… Read more »
Smartphone cameras have reached the sort of quality that we could only dream about a few years ago. Even though they often have tiny lenses, companies are packing in so much technology these days that they can take some fantastic photos with very little input from the user. However, framing a photo is still something… Read more »
Drones, drones, drones. They’re everywhere, and the tech world seems intent on shoving new, smaller, faster, higher quality and ultimately more annoying types down our throat every few months. There are drones with HD cameras, ones that can return to base when the battery is getting low, and others that will follow you around like… Read more »
Most of us wait until the weather is great before venturing outside to take external photos of our hotels. This is because we often want a bright, sunny day to show off the best bits of our buildings, and it’s also very appealing to the eye. In many cases we do it to give an… Read more »