Hi Everyone!
Overwhelmingly the images that are making the most money for Spaces photographers are INTERIOR shots, be they industrial, schools, hospitals, grocery stores, businesses or homes, just to name a few. It can be daunting to approach someone about shooting their space because people are skeptical by nature and may mistrust your motives, but think of it like asking someone out for the first time. If you’re not a Brad Pitt look-alike or the star quarterback on the high school football team, you will increase your chances the more you put yourself out there, and let the rejections slide like water off a duck’s back. Anticipate rejection but don’t invite it. Be proactive. Here are some thoughts on:
The “HOW”
Go out and shoot images you don’t need releases for to build a portfolio for when you ask permission to shoot somewhere. This gives the impression that you are professional, prepared, and being truthful about your motives.
Bracketing your shots for HDR means not having to drag all your lights to a location. You don’t have to over-process those images or make them into über-saturated photos to take advantage of this technology.
Offer direct trades for images, or even to be at their beck and call should they need images of their space sometime in the future. You can negotiate the particulars when they sign the release (so have them sign first, then shoot)!
Use Spaces Images for credibility to get into a shoot.
Look For some conceptual shots. For example, all these images were taken in a pool hall, the bar, the HDR of the lounge area, & the conceptual pool cues. You’re there shooting anyway, so have some fun with it! The result can be some compelling and intriguing imagery that sparks the imagination and makes for some very cool art!
