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Do-It-Yourself Steps to Portrait Photography

Young blonde photographer is taking a photo. Model isolated on a blue background with copy spaceWe always suggest you use a professional photographer but we understand that people want to learn and try to take a self-portrait on your own. This has been going on long before digital cameras have come to existence, people have been fascinated by portraits mainly because it captures the essence of a person.

Portrait photography has the power of capturing one’s image and depicting that person’s character, at the same time imprinting such images for all to remember. However, people do not realize that ever since cameras have been developed and made available to everyone, they have been secretly becoming a threat to the techniques that professional photographers have studied for years. Learn about portrait photography and you’ll see how amazing this hobby can be!  Continue reading Do-It-Yourself Steps to Portrait Photography

Capitol Photo Shows The Beauty Of Portrait Photography

Close up photo portrait of excited cheerful bristle unshaven stuPeople enjoy portrait-taking. A portrait is captured the subject’s image, in this case, an individual, especially their face. However, portrait photography has a broader connotation than this, being interpreted as an image of superior quality, capturing the physical appearance of the object, its character on the sensor of a digital camera or film camera. It is also understood that portrait photography produces pleasing and attractive results for the person being the subject. 

The Discovery of character is the objective of portrait photography. You must display at least one aspect of the subject in the picture. Elements can include attitude, temperament, unusual mannerisms, and any other attributes or characteristics that form the person’s very unique nature. The portrait image tells the viewer something indicative of the individuality of the subject.  Continue reading Capitol Photo Shows The Beauty Of Portrait Photography

Professional Photo For Your Real Estate Website

Real estate websiteHiring a professional photographer versus taking your own pictures. There are many things that real estate agents can rely on and one of these is that most people find their new homes via the Internet. Any real estate agent must fully advertise online if the agent wishes to be successful.

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Once you have your website up and running, you will need to give potential buyers as much information as you can. People look at houses, and they base their decisions on the words you write and the pictures they see. The pictures do so much to make buyers want to see the property, so professional photographers are hired by the best real estate agents to take these pictures for the website and other marketing forms.

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Boost Your Brand With Professional Product Photography!

Product photography shoot of shoesPhotography of goods is a crucial and necessary investment for every company. The field of advertisement and publicity has always been visually focused, and much more so today. When it turns out, 90 percent of all knowledge is visual for our brain operation. Our minds absorb visual input no fewer than 60,000 times faster than text, which is a major explanation that we appear to recall 80% of what we see but just 20% of what we hear. Professional product photography is important for making the website, internet ads, publicity materials, and print advertising stand out. There is only so much that can be expressed in terms, and the biggest force behind the buying decisions of your consumers is the beautiful images of their goods.

Why Product Photography Is Important
In today’s visual culture, where marketing is more powerful than ever in the industry, it is difficult to market your goods or services without professional images that match the look of your brand, show off the features of your product, and demonstrate the importance of your goods. Photography of the products is important for a number of organizations. Continue reading Boost Your Brand With Professional Product Photography!

Give Business An Amazing Look With Online Photography

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Headshots For Profiles
A good headshot is still the rule of the day, but it does not have to be a stuffy looking headshot anymore. You still want a good quality professional-looking shot, but it can be outdoors, or in more casual clothing than suit and tie. Many websites are choosing to go with “action” shots instead of posed stills. Your headshot is the first impression many people will get of you.

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The Importance Of An Events Photographer In Graduation

Events photographerGraduating from high school, college or graduate school is an occasion to be celebrated. Get photos that capture the importance of the moment with the help of Capitol Photo Interactive. We will make sure your graduate is captured in their natural element, and we will get both posed and candid shots you are sure to love. We understand that capturing images of an event requires thought, creativity and a thorough understanding of what the client would like to see in the final images.

Why You Should Hire An Event Photographer
At Capitol Photo Interactive we know family events are all about family sharing memories, creating new ones, hugging, laughing, relaxing, and having a wonderful time. The last thing anyone wants to do is remove themselves from the celebration because they are trying to load batteries into their camera, put it in the right setting, or stand somewhere that has the best light. Even if someone is able to capture beautiful images of the party, they are missing being truly present at the party. Continue reading The Importance Of An Events Photographer In Graduation

How To Have A Great Family Photo?

Family PhotoTaking a family photo can be a little bit stressful. Getting all of the family members together, dressed nicely, and looking happy can be a chore, especially if you have small children. Even though it may not always be easy, you take your family pictures every year because you know it is worth it to document those special and candid moments. Below are some helpful tips to make your next family photo less stressful.

Choose The Right Location
You do not need to have a glamorous location to get a great family photo. A great family photo can be shot anywhere, even at home. When thinking about location, think about the activities you do as a family. Continue reading How To Have A Great Family Photo?

Should Dentist Invest On Professional Photography?

Dentist headshotWe have all heard the old cliché, “A picture is worth a thousand words”. In online marketing, this is especially true. Investing in professional photography for your dental website is well worth the investment.

Is Your Dental Practice Website Visually Appealing?
Your website’s design and the overall image are very important because a person typically decides if they like a website within the first 0.05 seconds of visiting it. Having great photos of you, your practice and your staff can improve the quality of your website. Hiring a professional photographer provides unique imagery that makes your site stand out. It also gives prospective new patients a look inside your dental practice.

Earn Trust With A Doctor Headshot And About Us Section
Posting a professional headshot on your website of you, your team and your practice are very important. Continue reading Should Dentist Invest On Professional Photography?

Taking Control Of Your Online Presence

Business PortraitConsumers have a wealth of information at their fingertips these days. Potential clients and employers rely heavily on your digital identity to make decisions. What your online presence says about you can be a deal breaker. Take your online reputation into your own hands rather than leaving it up to chance. Here are some tips on how:

A good place it starts is by doing a search of your name or business and see what comes up. Determine whether the first search results are representative of you and your brand. Do other people show up before you? Would it be easy to get you confused with another person or business? An easy way to do this is with a quality profile picture, putting your face to your name. Your profile picture is often times the first impression potential clients get of you, so you want to make sure it is the right impression. Professional business portraits will make you look polished and reputable in addition to establishing your identity. Continue reading Taking Control Of Your Online Presence

Corporate Event Photography

adult-back-view-celebrationIf you have an upcoming corporate event, you will want to capture the key moments. In order to do that, it is best to hire an event photographer. Below are a few reasons to hire Capitol Photo Interactive for your corporate event.

 

  1. Chances are, you have too much on your plate! Hosting an event comes with a laundry list of responsibilities. Even if someone else within your organization volunteered to help with the photography,they will probably still need quite a bit of assistance with direction since they may not have any experience photographing events. Either way, this puts an intense amount of pressure on you to be in way too many places at once. It is better to hire an event photographer and take away one responsibility from the plethora you are loaded with.

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Attract Your Ideal Clients with Brand Photos

Your logo and your website happen to be just two parts of your visual branding.But there is also another key element missing that is needed to communicate with that dream client of yours. The other key element needed happens to be brand photos.

 

What Are Brand Photos?

Brand photos are images that you use to represent your business and brand.

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Website Headshots: Tips to Match Your Brand

One of the keys to a great company website is having consistent, professional company headshots. Your company’s website, the quality and style of your headshot conveys a lot about you as a person and signals how you conduct business. Inconsistent headshots can have a negative impact on how people perceive your brand, your reputation, and your business.

 

Expressions Express Your Brand

A company’s personality is reflected in your team’s expressions. If your business is stern and serious, closed mouth expressions and a soft smile are ideal for company’s website photos. Continue reading Website Headshots: Tips to Match Your Brand

4 Reason to Hire an Event Photographer

Are you planning an event? We are sure there are a long list of items that need to be completed. Guest list, flowers, music, and food. It can all be an  extremely overwhelming process. But when it is all said and done, you will want a permanent reminder of the beautiful finished product and what better way to capture all your perfect moments than with an event photographer? Below are four reasons to hire Capitol Photo Interactive as your next event photographer.

 

High Quality Images: At Capitol Photo Interactive, we use the best cameras,printing, and tools for post-development to ensure you get the highest quality finished pictures. If you are not familiar with cameras or applications like Photoshop, you will want to hire a professional photographer for your event.

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Choosing the Perfect Event Photographer

You can host the best event of the year but if you do not have the pictures to prove it, how will anyone ever know? Event photography is one way to ensure that every moment of your special event is documented. Quality photos can capture the success of an event. Event photos can also be used in documents to show the success of your event to attendees and potential sponsors for next year. Below we have listed a few helpful tips on selecting the perfect event photographer to document your special event.

 

What Is Your Budget?

Fees can be a maker or breaker when choosing an event photographer. Knowing the budget set for photography by your event planners is crucial when beginning your research. Event photographers offer different levels of photography packages and pricing for additional services.

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Environmental Portraits and Corporate Headshots

Corporate headshots are an essential part of your company’s public relations profile.It is imperative that the way the corporate head shots are photographed matches the essence of your branding, from the posing to lighting and clothing to expression. With that in mind, there are a few questions to consider.

What Image Is Your Company Trying To Project?

Decide on what your portraits need to convey, and consider all of your options. We have found that over the last several years, clients have moved away from the studio headshot with a backdrop to a more environmental portrait. Continue reading Environmental Portraits and Corporate Headshots

Look Your Best in Your Business Headshot

Business headshots are a great way to make yourself look more professional in your career. Hiring a business headshot photographer to photograph you in their studio or to come to your workplace will give you an edge in the business world.

Important details go into getting a professional headshot taken such as clothes to wear, makeup, background, hairstyles, and more. Below are some ideas you can check out on how you would like to look in your photoshoot.

Wear Appropriate Clothing
Think about the look you are trying to convey to people who are going to see your business photo. You can dress up for your headshot like you would for a day at the office, but wearing a shirt or a suit is common for men who do not normally wear one at work.

You do not have to worry about your pants and shoes if you are planning to get only the top half of your body photographed but if you are having a full body portrait taken then your entire outfit you choose to wear, including shoes is important.

Hair
For women, some helpful tips would be to brush your hair right before your shoot or bring a brush with you. Having your hair styled the day of the shoot is another great option. Continue reading Look Your Best in Your Business Headshot

How to Avoid Fake Smiles in Your Portraits

Smiling photogenically is much easier said than done. A genuine smile is one of the most attractive expressions of the human face, and a photographer, we love them because they create connection and create warmth.

Five Characteristics Of A Fake Photo
• A tense or forced smile
• Skin that is overly re-touched or airbrushed
• Unnatural lighting
• Fake or staged background
• The use of props that draw focus away from the person Continue reading How to Avoid Fake Smiles in Your Portraits

Tips for Hiring an Event Photographer

If you are in need of a photographer to capture your next corporate event, Bat Mitzvah or company retreat, then Capitol Photo Interactive can help. Hiring the right photographer for your event is extremely important. So how can you make sure you find the right photographer to share your day with? Below are a few helpful tips to help with the process.

Budget
This is the first step in narrowing down your options for a professional photographer. When planning your budget, keep in mind the length of your event. Is it a four-hour cocktail party or a five-day conference? Continue reading Tips for Hiring an Event Photographer

How to Find a Good Corporate Photographer

corporate-photographerFinding the best corporate headshot photographer can be an overwhelming experience. When it comes to corporate photography, there is a world of choice available, and to make sure that you get the best possible photographer, doing a little bit of research is recommended.

Credentials
Always make sure that you check out any potential photographer thoroughly. You will want to not only see some customer reviews of their services, but you will also want to take a detailed look at their portfolio, as well as ask them as many questions as you can.

Talking is an excellent way to get to know any potential company, and you should explain your requirements to prospective studios, and then speak to them about their interpretations, as well as any recommendations that they may have.

Communication is crucial and the best way to do this is face to face, although email and telephone are also useful for initial enquiries. Meeting someone in person gives you a feel for who they are, and what makes them tick, and hopefully making the decision process a little easier. Continue reading How to Find a Good Corporate Photographer