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.

Every potential customer will use these photographs as their first impression. So, all areas and features should be photographed. There should be a marketing plan developed, so the photographer will have the opportunity to photograph accordingly for both the website and brochures, if necessary. Unfortunately, those who choose lesser qualified professionals may pay a high price, as it can turn guests away.

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.

It's also vital for the photographer to be able to stage a room vis-a-vis with the clientele being targeted. It could be as simple as the way the curtains are drawn or the bedspreads folded down, with a tray placed in a particular angle to provide warmth in the images. Alternatively, a hotel that aims toward businesses may use a laptop on a table that overlooks a beautiful view.

It all depends on the marketing strategy of the resort. A luxury spa resort would photograph the various rooms and their bathrooms in a way that is reminiscent of a spa, using folded crisp white towels and other elements found in these rejuvenating places. Additionally, the right lighting needs to be used in order to capture the right angles and the materials in their best light.

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 qualified professional in this field is an artist. He or she must be able to seek out the resort's best views and settings to continue to sell the image in the marketing plan. The way photographs are purchased plays a huge role in the overall cost to the client. In most cases, it's much wiser to opt for photographers that provide every type of digital file available so that the images may be used in the format of their choice.




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