HOTEL PHOTO SHOOT PREPARATION IS YOUR KEY TO SUCCESS IN MARKETING ONLINE | Hotel Brand Guidelines
Full Service Architectural + Hospitality Photography Creative Team specializing in HD Photography, HD Hotel Videos and Project Tours, HD Photo Slideshows, eBrochures, Graphic Design Marketing Media for Architects and Hotel Brands
PREP FOR HOTEL GUEST ROOMS & PUBLIC AREAS | Per Hotel Brand Guidelines
• Bed Linens, Bed Skirts, and pillowcases should be steamed for a wrinkle-free, smooth appearance- ideally with new pilows
• Turn All Light Fixtures "On" and functioning, or replaced if not by hotel maintenance prior to scheduled photo shoot
• Pool should be cleaned/dry pavement (use "Pool Closed for Photo Shoot" sign) with towels, pool furniture/umbrellas in place
• Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Breakfast Room Staff should be available for photo shoot to assist photographers
• Breakfast Area Tables should be cleaned, and Flooring mopped or vacuumed
• Restock Foods after Guest Breakfast, i.e. bagels, pastries, Fruit Bowls, Refrigerated Drinks, Yogurts
• Plastic and Paper items should be removed, condiments neatly arranged; Chaffing Dishes closed
• High Chairs and Trash Cans should be removed
• "Photo Shoot in Session" Signs provided to photography team in Public Sessions suggested
• Guest Room Over Drape Curtains should be opened with Sheers opened/closed per Brand Guidelines
• Lobby curtains suggested to be opened
for exterior shots
• Fireplaces should be turned "On"
• All newspapers, magazines, luggage, clutter and non-Brand specific accessories should be removed from pubic areas
• Marketing Collateral and Non-Brand Signage should be removed in all areas to be photographed
• Telephones, Alarm Clocks, Computer Monitors and Television Screens should be displayed per Brand Guidelines
• Meeting Rooms should be arranged and set with notepads, pens, projectors and table configurations per Brand Guidelines
• Business Center workstations should be clean, hidden wires, accessories removed, monitor on/off (with web site) per Brand
• Snack shop area or MarketPlace should be restocked and neatly arranged; condensation clear from refrigerated cases
• Brand Appropriate Props for photo styling should be pre-arranged for photo shoot such as Flowers or other accessories
PARKING LOTS
Hotel Brand Guidelines suggest Hotel Parking Lots to be clear of cars for the best exterior view of the hotel. Please block off parking spaces the evening prior to the photo shoots directly in front of the hotel or to the side which may be visible to include property signage. Note: some Hotel Brands have specified Marquee Monument Sign message requirements.
HOTEL PHOTO USAGE FORMS, DESTINATION AND MODEL RELEASES
• Brand Photo Usage Forms will be signed and delivered to hotel contact
• Brands that require Staff or Models to be included in photographs require signed Model Release Forms
• Destination Photo Release Forms will be furnished, as required
