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Sunday, September 25, 2011

Why Commercial Photography is so Critical

By Shawn Smith


In the current economic environment, each business call is so crucial. Even a little mistake can cost a company millions or perhaps bankrupt them. The atmosphere is quite toxic and negative. The sentiment among entrepreneurs hasn't been this bad since the great depression. Cash is tight and banks have tightened their lending criteria. So any investment into a business must now be scrutinised and made certain that a ROI is ensured.

Unfortunately when the economy tightens, often the first cost cutting measure is in the selling department. This I find to be poor business practice. The idea is that selling is what will attract people back into the market to purchase a service or product, so stimulating the economy. So firms cutting the promoting budget is a poor business decision.

If your company hasn't established its presence or its brand to the market, then you need to do that straight away. One of the key ways to do this is thru the visual media. Professional photo stills can truly set your business apart from its rivals. Being present in the right publications and magazines is also vital. The image that is portrayed helps to create your brand.

However to do that, a commercial photographer will have to be employed. This is not a cheap exercise and therefore a business really must be careful in how they spend the money. Commercial photographers have been known to make or break firms. The ultimate decision on which photograph should be used is so critical. There are lots of ways to find the best commercial photographer, but by far the best way is via personal recommendation.

So while employing a professional Melbourne photographer is a costly exercise, if done correctly will give you a point of difference to the competition. In an overcrowded market, your brand needs to stand for something and a commercial photographer can help you achieve that.




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