When you are looking around for a photographer you will soon discover that there are a lot to select from, commissioning an inexperienced photographer could end up costing you money!

The guidelines below will hopefully help you to ask the right questions and make an informed choice of photographer.

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Most of us know, that it is a legal requirement, under UK law, for anyone in business to take out Public Liability Insurance (PLI). However, don’t assume all photographers will comply! If you have doubts, ask for proof!

In addition to the compulsory PLI, it is wise to ensure that your chosen photographer, also has ‘Professional Indemnity Insurance’ (PLI). So, what is the difference between PLI and PLI? In, the event of a dispute regarding late or non-delivery etc by the photographer PLI provides some financial compensation.

A prime example would be if a client had booked expensive exhibition space was unable to reap the maximum benefits due to the photographer failing to deliver the images in time for the exhibition panels or brochures to be delivered.

In this instance, although it won’t undo any embarrassment you experienced at the time, at least you will be able to claim for the associated costs of mounting an unsuccessful exhibition and out-of-pocket expenses.

Regardless of what you pay for something, if you end up not being happy to use it, it was expensive!

Your image is your future: trust it to a true professional!

Bernard O’Sullivan ABIPP

http://www.insideoutphoto.co.uk

Inside Out photography are commercial photographers covering Manchester, Buxton, Liverpool, Sheffield, Chesterfield, Nottingham, 

Bolton, Doncaster, Derby, and UK wide.

 T  07831 344 722   –   E  info@insideoutphoto.co.uk

 

No matter what you are buying, some businesses might be tempted to give you a very attractive low quote, and then load the invoice with ‘extras’once you are half way through a project and therefore committed.

It is fundamentally professional and essential to supply a written quote before work starts. This should clearly outline exactly what you will get based on the information you the client has provided.

If during the course of a project additional work is requested, we at Inside Out Photography will inform you of any further costs before proceeding.

Once again if the price seems ‘too good to be true’ then your instincts are likely to be accurate.

Regardless of what you pay for something, if you end up not being happy to use it, it was expensive!

Your image is your future: trust it to a true professional!

Bernard O’Sullivan ABIPP

http://www.insideoutphoto.co.uk

Whether you require images of your new office building, your workforce or a new product range, the images you use need to capture attention almost instantly.

Naturally when it comes to choice of equipment photographers have personal preferences. However, it is reasonable to expect a certain standard of equipment.

Although it is true that images purely for web-use do not need to be high-resolution, they have to stand out, many subjects require sophisticated lighting techniques using a myriad of light shaping accessories that will help to make your manufacturing line and products come alive.

It is not acceptable to turn up to a shoot at a high-tech factory with a hand-held camera with a single flash, it will not help to represent your company at its best.

Regardless of what you pay for something, if you end up not being happy to use it, it was expensive!

Your image is your future: trust it to a true professional!

Bernard O’Sullivan ABIPP

http://insideoutphoto.co.uk

The guidelines below will help you to ask the right questions and make the most appropriate choice.

When you are looking around for a photographer you will soon discover that there are a lot of photographers to select from, all with differing levels of expertise in different photographic disciplines. Commissioning a photographer that lacks specialist experience could end up costing you money.

It obviously makes sense to select a photographer with proven knowledge of your particular area of business. If they are experienced they should already be aware of your particular needs anticipate your questions and provide examples of similar commissions before they are asked.

If someone tells you “we do everything” it’s probably true! With the word “poorly” added!!!

Your image is your future: trust it to a true professional!

Bernard O’Sullivan ABIPP

http://www.insideoutphoto.co.uk

 

Hi All, after a long time without a WordPress blog site Inside Out Photography (IOP) are now launching a new one today.

Here you will find news about IOP, recent case studies and advice on how to successfully commission commercial photography.