and safe on the job site while having the ability to capture
the best images portraying the scope you are looking for,”
said Price.
One of the most important parts of ensuring you get the
photos you need is to clearly brief the photographer at the
outset of the job. Crane says communication is critical to the
photographer-client relationship.
“You want to communicate the exact process or parts of
the project that you want documented,” he said. “While the
photographer can usually do a great overview of a project,
they may not know industry-specific components to capture.
That’s up to you to share.”
In Crane’s pre-shoot briefs, he ensures he understands
how the photos are going to be used, what processes or
stages need to be captured and the proper timing of each of
the actions being documented. This helps him maximize his
time on the job site and select the composition of the photographs,
like whether he chooses to shoot more vertical or
horizontal images, for example.
“Flexibility is a big thing in capturing the best images possible,”
he said. “Communicate a timeline of when things are
happening and have a bit of window to choose the best time
of day for photographing.”
When it comes to safety, hiring a seasoned construction
photographer can make your life easier. Crane says he arrives
on site with his own personal protection equipment, including
high-visibility vest, safety glasses, hard hat and steel
toe, chemical-resistant boots. You’ll need to build in time
for a safety briefing or training tailored to the needs of your
job site.
Typically, a photographer charges a day rate to photograph
on site and the price will include photo editing. Crane
says industry rates range from $1,200 to $1,500. If the photographer
uses drone technology, the price may be slightly
higher.
“I’d say $1,500 is a safe budget for capturing any job site
we go onto, and I get a good ROI. You now own that project,
from an image point of view, forever. From a print media and
web-based perspective, we definitely get bang for our buck,”
said Price.
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