Industrial Arc Photography Blog - Commercial Industrial Photographer Brisbane

Still think PNG is a small country located in the South West Pacific Ocean? Read on, my friend, where you will discover three important things when it comes to image file types. Without the need for a UN interpreter.

Post production; the photographic equivalent of a makeover.  It’s still the same person underneath but everything is a bit shinier, brighter and prettier.  Here’s a run-down of what you need to know about ‘Post’: What it is, why it's necessary, why it costs money and why not everything can be fixed in Photoshop.

You've booked your photographer. What now? Here are some tips to help everyone involved in the shoot feel comfortable, make the whole thing go smoothly and, most importantly, get the most out of your shoot.

Okay.  Here it is - the lo-down on copyright in commercial photography.  What it is, who owns it and why Usage and Exclusivity are better, cheaper options for you than having copyright.  Wish me luck as I put in the hard yards to eat the elephant one bite at a time.

What the ^&%$ does all the lingo mean? What do I really need to know? Why can't it just be simple?  Well, now it is. In four easy to digest sections: Images, Fees, the Shoot and Liability.

Well, it’s not a woman wearing tights with her undies on the outside, holding a camera.  What is it with superheros and wearing undies on the outside? Anyway briefs aside, let’s talk about briefs: what they are and how they'll save you money, time and sanity. AND get you better images.

Your potential photographer has just asked you a barrage of questions so they can put together a really accurate quote.  Your head is spinning slightly. You can’t remember what day of the week it is.  Pull yourself together, Man!  Pour yourself a gin and tonic and strap yourself in – here are the questions you need to ask in order to choose The One. 

You’ve got a photographer short list.  You’ve seen portfolios, you think they'll appeal to your target market and you like cut of their jib. Now you want to make contact [insert space odyssey music here] What the &*^% happens now? Generally, a discussion of your job so the photographer can prepare a quote. Here's a list of what a good photographer will ask when preparing a quote.