Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Attributes Of A Good Corporate Photographer

By Jenny Johnson

Corporate photography has become an integral part of firms of all types and sizes, but selecting a good person for this task is not simple. Other kinds of photography may not require the same skills and techniques that are needed in corporate photography; hence a general professional photographer may not actually be a good corporate photographer.

Companies intending to hire a corporate photographer must focus on some key qualities and verify the capabilities of the candidate to ensure that he can provide good output.

As a corporate photographer may have to deal with various types of events such as awards functions, product launch events etc, he should be versatile and flexible enough to take care of different kinds of responsibilities without much problem. A good corporate photographer must always be ready to take care of any of these duties at short notice.

Fast-paced corporate events don't let photographers to comfortably plan various angles or shoot retakes, so high alertness on the part of the photographer is a must. Many unforeseen things happen at corporate events, and a casual approach on part of the photographer will consequently spoil his photos. Therefore, a corporate photographer must be quick to react and should always stay vigilant to the happenings and developments going on at the event.

It is also very important for a corporate photographer to be able to extract the most of the resources available with him. For instance, in an indoor corporate event, he might have to do with inadequate light and handle the crowd. Even in such adverse situations, he should be able to capture impressive photos.

Another important factor that must be considered is the photographer's working style and his attitude towards his assignments. It is essential for a corporate photographer to take care of the interests of the firm. A good photographer should be able to put the employees in a comfortable state of mind, so that they don't feel awkward before the camera when they are needed to get a picture clicked with a smiling face at formal or informal events of the company. In addition, the photographer has to be sociable and friendly, and must be a good person to interact and work with.

You should study samples of earlier work of the photographer, and not take decision on the basis of his market reputation alone. It is also essential to engage all the prospective candidates in personal interviews in order to evaluate how suitable their personalities are and ensure that they will suit your particular needs to perfection.

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