September 23, 2015
July 6, 2015
Article: How to Hire a Photographer for Your Event
Check out the article below by our very own Bob Christie!
How to Hire a Photographer for Your Event
By Bob Christie
July 3, 2015
Photos can showcase your events to the world. Whether you’re a third-party planner showing clients the magnificent programs you bring to life, an exhibition manager promoting upcoming events, or an incentive planner motivating attendees toward future goals, nothing works quite like high-quality photography.
But it’s important to get photography into the budget from the start, because costs can add up. Pricing for an event photographer can range from $115 to $195 per hour (typically with a two- to four- consecutive-hour minimum), and this could easily vary by 20 percent based on the photographer’s location and, most significantly, his or her level of experience. You could also see additional costs depending on how you receive the photos, for example via DVD, FTP site, or thumb drive.
A photographer with extensive experience and a solid client base is going to cost more, but what experience buys you is a thorough understanding of most photographic situations and an understanding of the challenges inherent in a meeting and trade show environment. The meetings business serves up challenges that require not only photographic skills, but also insight and flexibility, scheduling know-how, and a certain level of sophistication—your photographer may be working face to face with your C-level execs and VIPs.
Here are the key questions to ask when hiring an event photographer:
Photo Tech
A number of new technologies are available to make meeting photography more interactive, green, and innovative.
Remember that photography is not just photography. It can serve as entertainment, marketing materials, and memorable gifts. There is a fabulous emotional component attached to images that’s hard to duplicate in any other way. Shooting wisely and making the most of your event photos spreads out the cost—and positive impact—of a photographer’s services.
Bob Christie is the president/owner of Christie’s Photographic Studios Inc. The 30-year-old company offers event photography services nationwide, with offices in Orlando, Las Vegas, Miami, Tampa, and Washington, D.C.
Note: This article was originally published in November 2012.
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How to Hire a Photographer for Your Event
By Bob Christie
July 3, 2015
Photos can showcase your events to the world. Whether you’re a third-party planner showing clients the magnificent programs you bring to life, an exhibition manager promoting upcoming events, or an incentive planner motivating attendees toward future goals, nothing works quite like high-quality photography.
But it’s important to get photography into the budget from the start, because costs can add up. Pricing for an event photographer can range from $115 to $195 per hour (typically with a two- to four- consecutive-hour minimum), and this could easily vary by 20 percent based on the photographer’s location and, most significantly, his or her level of experience. You could also see additional costs depending on how you receive the photos, for example via DVD, FTP site, or thumb drive.
A photographer with extensive experience and a solid client base is going to cost more, but what experience buys you is a thorough understanding of most photographic situations and an understanding of the challenges inherent in a meeting and trade show environment. The meetings business serves up challenges that require not only photographic skills, but also insight and flexibility, scheduling know-how, and a certain level of sophistication—your photographer may be working face to face with your C-level execs and VIPs.
Here are the key questions to ask when hiring an event photographer:
- What percentage of your business is shooting meetings and trade shows?
- How long have been in the meeting business?
- Do you have a Web site with samples of your work?
- Do you include unlimited usage rights in your pricing?
- How and when will I receive my photo images and is that included in the price?
- Do you have recent references?
- Do you know the venue, and are there areas that are convenient for group photos or environmental portraits? Is there a backup location for bad weather?
- Are you insured for at least $1 million?
- What is your attire on site?
- Do you arrive 15 to 30 minutes before you need to begin shooting?
- Are you available 24/7 to respond to last-minute changes to the schedule?
- Do you bring backup equipment on site?
- Can you provide an on-site studio for updating attendee or board member portraits? Is there an additional cost?
- Do you offer Web sites for viewing/downloading photographs for attendees or internal company use?
- Do you offer photo-sharing technologies that are sustainable and interactive for your guests
Photo Tech
A number of new technologies are available to make meeting photography more interactive, green, and innovative.
- Branded USBs. Thumb drives are great take-aways and can link users to a meeting microsite filled with photos, the meeting agenda, social media links, and other meetings materials. Read a QR code on the microsite with your phone to view the mobile version.
- Instant wireless slide shows. The photographer can instantly send images to screens creating an interactive entertainment and teambuilding experience.
- Photo kiosks. On-site kiosks allow attendees access to all photos for printing, downloads, or social-media sharing.
Remember that photography is not just photography. It can serve as entertainment, marketing materials, and memorable gifts. There is a fabulous emotional component attached to images that’s hard to duplicate in any other way. Shooting wisely and making the most of your event photos spreads out the cost—and positive impact—of a photographer’s services.
Bob Christie is the president/owner of Christie’s Photographic Studios Inc. The 30-year-old company offers event photography services nationwide, with offices in Orlando, Las Vegas, Miami, Tampa, and Washington, D.C.
Note: This article was originally published in November 2012.
Link to original article
June 25, 2015
Article: 10 Phrases to Drop from Your Vocabulary
Post date: Jun 22, 2015
by Lou Solomon
These verbal mistakes can cost you credibility and influence, so fix them, stat—if you want people to take you seriously.
Researchers believe that the earliest spoken language was Mayan, which was around 7,000 years ago. Imagine, in 70 centuries, we’ve progressed to, “... and I was like, really?”
Whether you are leading a team meeting, presenting to a prospective client or delivering a keynote speech to a global audience, verbal mistakes will undermine your credibility and distract from your message.
If you want to have integrity and influence, consider dropping these phrases:
1. “I’m confused,” or “I don’t get it.”
Instead of putting all the responsibility on the other person, take co-ownership. Say, “Help me understand your position,” and remain open.
2. “You know what I mean?” and “Does that make sense?”
Asking for constant validation chips away at your command.
3. “I was like...” or “She was like...”
The word “like” is an unsophisticated setup that gets in the way of your clarity and credibility.
4. “Um, ah, uh, you know.”
Watch out for overuse of filler words and practice pausing to counteract the clutter.
5. “I’ve been too busy” or “I started writing an email and forgot to send it.”
Excuses are unattractive. Say, “I apologize for the inconvenience. You will have it by tomorrow.”
6. “Out-of-the-box thinking”
… should be retired. We can’t escape all the buzzword phrases, but ones like this have become boring.
7. “You always...”
Sweeping generalizations lack insight and get in the way of healthy dialogue. Be specific and avoid using vague blame tactics.
8. “I think we should kind of do it this way.”
Tentative language waters down your presence as a confident communicator. Make a solid recommendation and own it.
9. “I hate to say this, but…” and “John is a good person, but...”
Don’t try to disguise criticism with a layer of caring or say things that offer zero value.
10. “Really?”
It’s an all-purpose complaint that sounds like whining. Try making an interesting observation instead.
If you want to have more credibility and influence, be uh, like, you know, more intentional in your communication. Replace negative tone and lackluster words with positive tone and authentic appreciative words. Each new day is an opportunity to inspire greatness, so say something real.
Public speaking might not be your “thing,” but anyone can do it if they prepare the right way. Find out what 12 things you need to do before your next speech.
link to original article
by Lou Solomon
These verbal mistakes can cost you credibility and influence, so fix them, stat—if you want people to take you seriously.
Researchers believe that the earliest spoken language was Mayan, which was around 7,000 years ago. Imagine, in 70 centuries, we’ve progressed to, “... and I was like, really?”
Whether you are leading a team meeting, presenting to a prospective client or delivering a keynote speech to a global audience, verbal mistakes will undermine your credibility and distract from your message.
If you want to have integrity and influence, consider dropping these phrases:
1. “I’m confused,” or “I don’t get it.”
Instead of putting all the responsibility on the other person, take co-ownership. Say, “Help me understand your position,” and remain open.
2. “You know what I mean?” and “Does that make sense?”
Asking for constant validation chips away at your command.
3. “I was like...” or “She was like...”
The word “like” is an unsophisticated setup that gets in the way of your clarity and credibility.
4. “Um, ah, uh, you know.”
Watch out for overuse of filler words and practice pausing to counteract the clutter.
5. “I’ve been too busy” or “I started writing an email and forgot to send it.”
Excuses are unattractive. Say, “I apologize for the inconvenience. You will have it by tomorrow.”
6. “Out-of-the-box thinking”
… should be retired. We can’t escape all the buzzword phrases, but ones like this have become boring.
7. “You always...”
Sweeping generalizations lack insight and get in the way of healthy dialogue. Be specific and avoid using vague blame tactics.
8. “I think we should kind of do it this way.”
Tentative language waters down your presence as a confident communicator. Make a solid recommendation and own it.
9. “I hate to say this, but…” and “John is a good person, but...”
Don’t try to disguise criticism with a layer of caring or say things that offer zero value.
10. “Really?”
It’s an all-purpose complaint that sounds like whining. Try making an interesting observation instead.
If you want to have more credibility and influence, be uh, like, you know, more intentional in your communication. Replace negative tone and lackluster words with positive tone and authentic appreciative words. Each new day is an opportunity to inspire greatness, so say something real.
Public speaking might not be your “thing,” but anyone can do it if they prepare the right way. Find out what 12 things you need to do before your next speech.
link to original article
June 2, 2015
Infographic: Millennials, Travel, and Meetings
by Sue Pelletier in face2face
Millennials, Travel, and Meetings
I had some fun putting this together last night—is there anything I should add to it about Millennials, travel, and meetings? They are so going to change things up in the very near future, if they aren't already.
link to original artcle
Millennials, Travel, and Meetings
I had some fun putting this together last night—is there anything I should add to it about Millennials, travel, and meetings? They are so going to change things up in the very near future, if they aren't already.
link to original artcle
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