Photography Tips

THE QUALITY OF YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS CAN PLAY A KEY ROLE IN YOUR SELECTION AS AN AWARD WINNER.

Photography by a professional photographer is highly recommended. When using a professional, he or she should visit the site prior to the day of the shoot to catch any potential problems and assess the best time of day to take pictures.

When taking project pictures consider these points:

• Outdoors – time of day, direction of the sun, shadows
• Indoors –lighting (natural light can be best)
• Make sure the site is neat and clean and at its best.
• Make sure the concrete is dry and free of debris.
• Consider the project from all angles.
• Consider the composition of each picture.   Pretend each take is a potential magazine cover.
• To save money, have the photographer shoot multiple projects on the same day.
• Remember to get the owner’s permission to shoot, and to have him approve the shoot time if necessary.
• No people without full safety gear if on the jobsite.