R2 to Present "How to Work with an Architectural Photographer" to AIA-KC

Kimberly Blom-Roemer of R2 Photography, LLC will be presenting "How to Work with an Architectural Photographer" to the AIA-Kansas City chapter.

February 25, 2010

12:00-1:00

AIA Kansas City Offices

1801 McGee, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO

This presentation is based on the Best Practices developed jointly by the AIA and the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) to illustrate the fundamental principles involved during a typical architectural photography project. By defining key terms, answering commonly asked questions and using easy-to-follow case study examples, this presentation will guide you through the entire process of working with an architectural photographer:

Topics covered:

- Selecting Projects to Photograph for Your Portfolio

- Selecting an Architectural Photographer

- Understanding the Estimate for a Photographic Assignment

- Preparing for the Location Shoot

- At the Location Shoot

- Post Production

- Controlling the Cost of a Photographic Assignment

- Licensing Photographs for Publication

- Continuing the Alliance

- Preparing for Professional Photography: A Checklist

Since arriving in Kansas City in 2008, your presenter Kimberly Blom-Roemer of R2 Photography, LLC is both an Affiliate Member of the KC AIA and the Vice President of the ASMP-KC/Mid-America chapter. R2 Photography specializes ONLY in architectural photography services. We believe the unique needs of the architectural, interior design, and construction industries absolutely require a 100% focus on this specialty in order to provide the exceptional our clients demand.

Budget for Successful Photography

We're well into 2009, but it isn't too late to think about your Photography budget and scheduling for the rest of the year. Professional photography of your best projects is an invaluable asset for your upcoming business marketing.


When structuring your budget, it is important to have complete coverage of your most important projects, but remember to saving enough to record your other projects.


When at all possible, try to schedule your photographs when the project is newly completely, and crispy clean so your project is shown in the best possible light. Access to your structure is typically more easily obtainable at this point as well.


To stretch your photography budget, contact other interested parties such as the owner, occupant (if different), your subcontractors, etc. We are happy to divide the Creative Fee equally between multiple parties, and if you bring on even one other party, you have already saved yourself 50% of the creative fee. So, as you can see, the savings can be significant.


We view ourselves as part of your team, and hopefully a long-term member you can count on. We'll work with you to create images that bring in more projects, which thus needs to be photographed. We all win!

Whether you were there or not, and whether we are your photographer on a project or not, if you have any questions or comments about commissioning architectural photography, please feel free to drop us a line anytime. We'd be happy to help!

Kimberly Blom-Roemer
Photographer
R2 Photography, LLC
r2-photography.com

866-722-9506