{"id":1371,"date":"2021-11-17T22:08:50","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T05:08:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/?p=1371"},"modified":"2021-11-19T22:11:16","modified_gmt":"2021-11-20T05:11:16","slug":"how-to-take-better-photos-in-your-contracting-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/how-to-take-better-photos-in-your-contracting-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Take Better Photos in Your Contracting Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1681042795.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1373 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1681042795.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1681042795.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1681042795-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1681042795-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1681042795-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a>On the construction site, there will be times when you need to take a few photographs to elaborate a point or to show progress. Although you might hire a professional photographer for the most important ones, on a daily basis, you probably don\u2019t need to. But that doesn\u2019t mean you can just snap a quick image and expect it to cover everything you need. Here are a few ways you can take better photos when you need it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b> Upgrade Your Technology<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you start taking pictures, it\u2019s a good idea to evaluate the technology you\u2019re using to take them. Camera technology can improve significantly over a couple of years. As such, if you\u2019re relying on something that you bought in the 2000s, it may not be sufficient. It doesn\u2019t mean that you have to buy the latest and greatest just to grab photos for your employees, however. Buy the best technology that you can afford in a format that you\u2019re willing to learn how to use. If you\u2019re not prepared to research different uses for lenses, point-and-shoot might be your best option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b> Choose the Right Lighting<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding the right time to take photos of progress on the construction site isn\u2019t always easy. If the sun is right in your face, you may end up with a lot of glare. If it\u2019s too early or late in the day, you might have to deal with a flash creating a similar problem. If your goal is clarity, look for times when you have these qualities:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flat light, as you might see on a cloudy day<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimal shadows concealing important details<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural or artificial lighting positioned at an angle toward the item, not pointed dead-on<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may take some practice to figure out which lighting is best for each stage of the project.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b> Clear the Clutter<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you\u2019re not staging photos for your clients or to add to your portfolio, you want to minimize distraction. Before you start snapping photos, take a moment to clean up the site. Clear away debris and waste. Move items like cables or boxes out of the way. It\u2019s tempting to zoom in on your target so that you don\u2019t have to do these extra steps. But if you come in too close, you may end up with a picture that has no context. It\u2019s better to spend the time cleaning up and offering a relatively simple photo, than it is to complicate your life trying to avoid doing something you would have to do anyway.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b> Remember Perspective<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If accuracy is more important than aesthetics, you should make sure that the picture provides the right perspective. Almost everyone has seen the recent trend in real estate, where property owners list pictures taken from an unusual perspective. Ideally, this approach is supposed to make a small room look larger. In practice, it can make a level room look like it belongs in a funhouse. If it is at all possible, try to take the photographs relatively close to the scene in question and not too far in the periphery. That way, the picture will still make sense to the person looking at it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b> Hire a Professional<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking good photographs is a skill that takes years to build. If you need to do more than snap a few photographs of your progress at the end of the day, you may want to consider hiring a professional. Images that you want to be able to show to future clients require an investment. Professional photographers already understand all of these complicated topics, and they can present your work in the most positive light. If it\u2019s hard to imagine making the investment, just keep in mind that the images you post for public consumption are part of your brand. They should be good enough to last.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing high-quality images for employees and clients is a common part of running a contracting business. To learn more about what you need to get started, contact CSLS today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the construction site, there will be times when you need to take a few photographs to elaborate a point or to show progress. Although you might hire a professional photographer for the most important ones, on a daily basis, you probably don\u2019t need to. 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