Why should I use a professional hotel photographer?

Many times in recent years I've seen the results of an eager employee, or a friend of the owner who just got a digital DSLR and is keen to save the company money and to help out. Although those intentions are good, the end results usually are not good enough. Even though the camera may be okay and have a high megapixel number, it's not enough.

Professional Equipment
Professional camera's and lenses cost thousands of dollars. Sometimes a lens can cost more than a camera body. That's because it's top quality and there is a huge difference. Where anamateur falls short is the lighting, or lack of it. When we go into a hotel room we use up to five lights to give a bright, even but subtle light to the room.

Experience
On a personal note, I come from a travel industry background which started 24 years ago when I was 19. I have been working with hotels a long time and involved in selling the benefits of vacations and hotels throughout that time. I look from a photographical point of view at what would be the best angle and lighting to sell the hotel room, the hotel or any of its facilities. Basically I create images to make the viewer want to experience the product.

Their Shot
Above: An example from an official Quality Suites Web Site. Note how the light falls off very quickly and gives the room a forbidding appearance.

Below: Our shot demonstrating the use of subtle, yet adequate lighting to give a brighter more welcoming feel. Which one would you choose?Our Shot

What products do I need to sell my hotel, condo or restaurant?

Visual images are wht sell your product. I'm sure you've heard the phrase "a picture is worth a thousand words"? Well that can be brought up to date now and put into a business perspective. To a hotel a picture is worth "thousands of dollars" even millions in some cases, depending on how many rooms you have.

High Resolution Digital Stills
Basically, photographs. Photographs taken by a professional using professional lighting and equipment and edited on professional computers to produce a final product for print in brochures and optimized to look good on the web and twitter.

VR360's (Virtual Tours)
High quality VR360's taken using the right equipment and lighting. There is still a huge call for VR360's for hotels. It creates a trust factor for guests showing you have nothing to hide as well as giving them a better feel of what the property is like.

HD Video
With the internet growing faster than ever people want more. HD video for web is now getting really popular and we have a product especially for that with 60 second video's with ambient music to create an enticing mood.

Above:Jolly Beach Hotel on the Island of Antigua in the Caribbean

Below: Mona Lisa Hotel in Celebration in Orlando. Note the Blue Hour shot at dusk makes the hotel look very rich.

Satisfaction Guaranteed

We have worked with many high profile clients throughout the USA and Caribbean. Feel free to look at our ever growing client list here to see some of the reputable companies that put their trust in us.
We pride ourselves on being flexible and working well with you. Photo shoots with us are pleasant experiences which give you the final product you want. We are not "Prima Donna's" and we help you through the process from start to finish.
If you have any questions, call us. We have done this so many times and we bring that experience to the table in a positive manner.

Call us now on: +1-407-539-1538 or email us at: steve@winterparkphotography.com

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