Industrial Photographer Services for Melbourne Industrial Parks

Marketing industrial properties in Melbourne can be a challenge particularly when presenting significant features of premises that inherently lack visual appeal unlike homes, commercial buildings and offices. Shooting images of industrial plants and workplaces, equipment and machinery are absolutely essential in selling industrial property, particularly high quality pictures of their best angles. By investing in an industrial photographer, Melbourne property agents, developers and sellers can boost industrial property sales and obtain the best prices.

Important considerations in industrial photography

Lighting: Indoor lights available in industrial locations are often not the best lighting sources for industrial photography. Manipulating photography subjects such as heavy equipment and custom-installed machinery may not be possible. Using lighting accessories such as a ring flash can help illuminate interiors and immovable objects in plants and industrial locations. Shooting the exterior of an industrial location at around dusk can produce the most flattering images.

Photography equipment: Aside from a digital camera with advanced specifications, equipment such as a good tripod and macro lenses contribute significantly to the outcome of your shoots. Plant facilities often consist of lines and the slightest movement of the lens can produce a distorted appearance. A reliable tripod can prevent shakes and other movement.

Site preparation: Visit the location before the actual day of the shoot to get a feel of the place and items to be shot. Arrange for equipment to be cleaned or degreased for the shoot and develop a working list of items and areas you intend to shoot. Check the amount of light available indoors and obtain test shots of various locations. Ask plant personnel to appear in overalls or usual protective gear when shooting equipment and production processes in motion.

Macro photography: Industrial photographers may also be engaged to shoot small parts of equipment and products manufactured onsite. This requires a strong foundation in macro photography and use of essential accessories such as macro lenses and extension tubes.

Industrial photography is a broad field that includes showing people at work, documenting manufacturing processes and construction job progress, creating close-up images of products, hands at work and even management portraits.

While digital photography equipment is readily available to consumers and point and shoot cameras are easy to use, shooting industrial photographs requires knowledge of important principles such as lighting and exposure, skill in using appropriate photography equipment and accessories, and the creative eye of a professional industrial photographer. Melbourne-based photography service known as We Shoot Buildings specialises in industrial photography and building photography. Visit our price page for an affordable package to suit your needs.

Written By Grant Kennedy