Tips for hiring an architectural photographer #10
This is post 10 of 10, in a series detailing important aspects to hiring an architectural photographer while avoiding the most common pitfalls.
10. DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME.
Some shoots will require specific equipment and skills to be done properly. Do not skimp out on the expense if it gives you the images you need. Equipment rental and consultants are sometimes necessary to get the job done well. You photographer will be able to make appropriate recommendations.
Webster PS, Kohn Shnier Architects, Toronto
Tips for hiring an architectural photographer #9
This is post 9 of a series of 10, in a series detailing important aspects to hiring an architectural photographer while avoiding the most common pitfalls.
9. CHOOSE EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Professionalism prevents a lot of headaches. It is often said that the first impression says a lot about a person. Make sure your photographer cares about your needs in more than just words. Their attitude, attentiveness and professionalism should show in everything they do. Make your life easier by choosing someone you can rely on.
Buckingham Arena, WGD Architects, Toronto.
Tips for hiring an architectural photographer - #3
This is post 3 of a series of 10, in a series detailing important aspects to hiring an architectural photographer while avoiding the most common pitfalls.
UNDERSTAND AND FORMULATE YOUR NEEDS.
It is advisable to sit down and think about what your needs are prior to discussing them with a photographer, in order to make them clear to the professionals you will be hiring. Think about the aesthetic/mood you are trying to achieve, the number of images you need, the way you envision your project to be shot, your budget and any other specific requirements you may have. Photographers should be able to help you uncover these needs by asking a series of increasingly pointed questions and come up with a tailored estimate that will cover all those needs. Once that discovery process is complete, the photographer will know exactly what those needs are. Remember that “understandings prevent misunderstandings” and ask your photographer to clarify anything that is unclear. Do not let technical terms and jargon confuse you.
Tips for hiring an architectural photographer #1
This post is the first of a series of ten, detailing the most important aspects to hiring an architectural photographer while avoiding the most common pitfalls.
GO FOR VALUE OVER PRICE.
When hiring a photographer, it is important to consider what is included in the service that was quoted to you. Not all photographers’ fees are created equal and it is critical to read the fine print in order to understand what the fees include. Some professionals will do a “package price” including a variety of services while others will break down their estimates into line items. When comparing fees, make sure that these include comparable services and more importantly, that those services suit you. Be wary of items that are included but not needed for your purposes.
Goldring student center by Moriyama & Teshima
Main entrance
We recently had the pleasure to shoot the new Goldring student center at Victoria college on the University of Toronto campus. Our assignment was to explore the relationship of this new project to its surroundings and emphasize the contextual importance of all the buildings one can see in this dense urban environment. The student center is surrounded by exceptional buildings such as the Isabel Bader theater (Lett/Smith), McKinsey building (Hariri Pontarini Architects) and the Gardiner museum (KPMB) among many others.
Back of house / quadrangle, looking east
Working with context as the main idea driving this shoot, it really opened our eyes the relationship this building has with its surroundings. This is one of the main motivations behind moriyama and Teshima's work and we had a lot of fun working at making this evident in our photographs.
Quadrangle
Hopefully our readers are able to get a better understanding of the project from an urban perspective and we would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section.
MaRS / OICR shoot
Revelateur Studio had the chance to go on a shoot with Toronto photographer Lisa Logan.
Standing meeting room, OICR
We have recently helped our friend Lisa Logan on her latest shoot for Diamond and Schmitt Architects. They recently completed the offices of the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) in the new MaRS building at the intersection of College and University in Toronto.
Lounge, OICR
These offices are really cool and packed with high tech gizmos, not to forget cool materials and details as we are accustomed to see coming from Diamond and Schmitt. The shoot was fast-paced and rather intense, but a great opportunity to experience these offices.
We'd like to thank Lisa for letting us hang out and help on her shoot.
Wall and Furniture detail, OICR