Photography Services

If you’ve ever felt unsure about commissioning architectural or hotel photography to promote your brand then you’ve arrived at the right place.

A list of our services are provided below with a detailed explanation of each photographic service and an understanding from a marketing point of view of each category to help you achieve your goals.

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Initial property recce: 

The recce is to understand the architecture, hotel or luxury property. This will take place prior to the photo-shoot. First of all we go through the shot list with the client, we get to understand what the marketing message is, the format and where the shots are likely to be featured.

We walk through the building alongside the client both inside and out, whilst taking important notes to gauge the best rooms, areas and angles to shoot.

We take compass readings to predict when the sun will hit the property to get a precise sense of lighting, working out the movement of the sun can drastically affect the possibility of the shots, we also identify any important architectural features such as facades, textures and details.

View West Photography | UK hotel and resort photographer and videographer | The Belfry hotel | exterior photograph of the building and surrounding grounds

Exterior photography: 

This genre of photography focuses mainly on the architectural style and design of a building.

The exterior photography of a hotel or building is to capture the architectural features and also how it sits in its environment.

Whatever architectural style it is, be it Georgian, Modern, Gothic or Neo Classical, the grand facade will usually be the hero photograph. This shot is usually the first impression and point of contact between a customer and your brand. This image is very important as people usually make up their minds on something within seven-seconds. This should be the showstopper.

These photographs will be meticulously planned out in the aforementioned recce.

View West Photography | UK hotel and resort photographer and videographer | Mottram Hall Hotel | exterior shot of the property surrounding grounds and front lawn.jpg

Interior photography:

Why is interior photography so important to a property? These shots blend art and design which are a clever marketing tool to have in your arsenal. Showing off luxury interiors and creating a lifestyle that potential guests want to buy in to and be a part of your brand.

Professional architectural Interior photographs provide an opportunity to show the aesthetic, design, layout, and decor of a space which showcase’s the work of architects, designers and craftsmen that have all come together to create something very special in a property.

Camera lenses, exposure’s, apertures and lighting all need to be carefully considered prior to any interior photo shoot.

View West Photography | UK hotel and resort photographer and videographer | Matfen Hall Hotel| interior photograph of a beautiful bar and lounge.jpg

Food photography:

Food photography will determine whether guests will want to dine in a restaurant or not, we all have an emotional relationship with food, therefore it is important for people to see the quality of the menu on offer at the hotel. Also whether it is social media worthy.

We have developed a flair for food photography over many years of experience working with talented chefs and high end restaurants. We are driven by artistic principles, the primary goal is to convey an emotional connection with the viewer.

We use a combination of high quality lenses, specific depth of focus and a skilful diffused lighting technique to produce beautiful photographs that are considered nearer to fine art rather than straight documentation.

View West Photography | UK hotel and resort photographer and videographer | Matfen Hall Hotel | food photography | photograph of fine dining.jpg

Local travel photography:

Local travel photography provides a flavour of the unique experience on offer at an establishments location, exposing people to local customs, charms cultures and attractions that educate and inspire potential guests to travel and make bookings.

True adventure is what inspires people to see the world, documenting the location and local culture has as much appeal as a luxury spa or a Michelin-starred restaurant.

Imagery inspires and captures the imagination. We can provide unique local narratives of art, travel, and historical architecture which reveal the special experience which is on the doorstep of any location.

View West Photography | UK hotel and resort photographer and videographer | Travel photography | landscape photograph | architectural photograph of a bridge in Ronda in Spain.jpg

Portrait photography:

Staff portraits project professionalism, trust, and improve online presence, they can make a company look more relatable on a personal level.

These pictures show off the reliability of a hotel workforce that will be taking care of every aspect of guests needs.

Professional portraiture creates a confidence in a company that are serious about their staff and welfare, these shots can also help attract top professionals into an organisation too.

Generally we like to choose a location which reflects the job title along with the relative staff uniform which helps tell a simple evocative story in one shot.

View West Photography | UK hotel and resort photographer and videographer | portrait photography | chef portrait | staff portrait of a chef in a restaurant.jpg

Lifestyle photography:

Lifestyle photography can show off a hotel brand in a more accessible way, these shots can allow a marketeer to show guests what their services can do for them in a way that is easily understood.

Lifestyle shots seem like a stolen intimate moment in time but in reality there is a lot of work that goes into them prior to any pictures being taken.

The style and lighting is highly controlled but we have developed a technique over time that puts people at ease which result in spontaneous natural moments in front of the lens.

View West Photography | UK hotel and resort photographer and videographer | lifestyle photography | guest portraits | man and woman hotel guests dining in a hotel restaurant.jpg

Photo editing: 

We can make a simple photograph come alive with colours, we can mix the colour pallet to add drama, vibrance or fun.


Retouching: 

We can remove any unwanted objects from the image to give you the perfect shot.


Electronic Supply: 

We manage and supply your shots online in a quick and easy manner, we can also archive clients shots for them. 

Pricing

We consider each clients project as a bespoke piece of work.

We listen to our clients needs, once we know more about the work required, we can create an accurate custom quote for your investment.



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