How We Shoot

How we practice photography: Interiors and Architecture

Thank you for taking the time to visit our website. Robin Hill Photography is very interested in your photography requirements! We’d like to take a few moments of your time to explain the way we practice photography in the hope that this will help you prepare to ‘team’ up with us and create beautiful photographs of your project(s). Through your understanding of the manner in which we practice photography, we believe we can achieve excellent results though open communication and a shared sense of creativity.

Pre-Production

Before any actual photo shoot takes place, it is our custom to thoroughly educate ourselves about both you the client and your needs, and the location that is to be photographed. If possible we would enjoy a walk through with the client to assess design preferences, lighting concepts, location idiosyncrasies and important details, such as position of artworks, furniture addition/removal, floral requirements and crowd control. The walk through also enables us to accurately assess how long the photo shoot will take and at what times of day particular shoots can take place. Once that has been established we can provide you with an accurate estimate of costs. Sometimes, a pre-visit is not possible, in which case, we will be asking lots of questions in order to facilitate a smooth photo shoot. In particular it is critical to know at what time of day certain areas will be photographed and we would like to know your preferences regarding mood and atmosphere before the shoot begins.

Lighting

Our lighting philosophy is to shoot as if the photographer was not using any! We are very concerned with the original lighting design of a project and we try to enhance that design element rather than overpower it with our own lighting. This often means using available natural light and filling in with subtle lighting of our own. Of course in some circumstances, this is not possible and we have the necessary lighting set up to deal with any size project.

Shoot Day

Depending on the size of the project, between two and six people will be coming to the location to conduct the photo shoot, and together with equipment, this can be something of a disruption. Usually arriving early, before sunrise and leaving after sunset, we require the location to be somewhat controlled during the shoot, which means that the location often requires security and some degree of crowd control. Clients should know in advance that this a time consuming process and some set-ups may take 2-4 hours to shoot. Other simpler shots may take a lot less time, but regardless of scale, generally it takes time to produce a quality photograph(s). In public places it is often best to shoot at times when locations are closed to the public, assuming of course you are not trying to show Grand Central Station in full flow!

Usually with interior shoots, we produce a photo full screen on a laptop before final capture is made and it is at this stage that we get approval from you, the client, as to the set up of the photo. We may be taking several exposures and ‘blending’ them together in post-production as is the case oftentimes with ‘contrasty’ situations. This requires a level of ‘stillness’ from all present.

Important Details:

  1. Security and someone to aid with crowd control.
  2. Electrical system should be explained before the shoot.
  3. All areas should be cleaned before the shoot.
  4. Cars should generally be out of view.
  5. All lighting should be functioning.
  6. A/C should be on and knowledge of its operation should be known.
  7. Although photography is a serious business, we like to enjoy our photography in an atmosphere of collaboration and creative partnership.

Post-Production

The client will receive one high resolution CD/DVD and one low resolution CD of all approved photos. The photos are all ready for reproduction. We can provide prints upon request. We can also deliver your photos over the internet if that is your preference.

Payment

Robin Hill Photography requires a 50% deposit at least 72 hours before the shoot begins, with the remaining 50% payable on delivery of the photos. For your convenience we take Visa/MasterCard/American Express through paypal.


Robin Hill Photography works worldwide with an emphasis on the United States and in particular South Florida, Miami, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, The Florida Keys, Palm Beach, Florida’s West Coast and the Caribbean.

We look forward to working with you!