Author: Jason Parker

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Tips for Using Photographs as Your Company Graphics

March 2, 2018

One of the most significant parts of starting a business is choosing a brand. To go along with that brand, you want to select the right photographs or graphics to make the brand stick out. It is what will draw customers and consumers to your store, website, or other endeavors.

Here are some suggestions to help you utilize photos as graphics for your business. To provide an example: add dynamic energy to your images by choosing a slow shutter speed to capture motion and produce more exciting photos. Of course, some photographers are more curious, attentive, efficient or responsive than others, but anything that relates to photography will work to make your business graphics stand out.

Remember, a camera provides flexibility and a variety of useful features. By being alert and not ignoring potential subjects, you will find extraordinary opportunities for hidden photos in everyday life. To provide an example, maybe you need to do a session based around photography for a backpack. Therefore, remember that a motion blur can add energy to an otherwise static and ordinary image.

DSLR Cameras

Too many people think that to make beautiful pictures, you need the newest camera. In our eagerness to capture the “perfect” photo, we are continually finding excuses to justify the purchase of new, more expensive, higher-performance cameras. On the other hand, expensive DSLR cameras have many features, but they are too difficult to use for most beginners.

You can quickly solve the most common color problems (photos that are too yellow indoors, for example) by using the internal software of the camera. If the RAW format and more generally the post-treatment scares you, you can proceed step by step and start by photographing simultaneously in RAW + JPEG. In concrete terms, this saves a bunch of images that would otherwise have been underexposed or overexposed and will help you to get the best possible version of the photo.

JPEG Files

On the other hand, this is not a panacea, but it’s better than nothing. It’s as if you’re developing a film camera yourself, in your dark room. After applying these corrections, the camera compresses the data to produce a JPEG file.

Many photographers take themselves too seriously and seek to capture the right moment. However, if you add humor to your photo sessions, you may just find some beautiful photos for your business. I recognize that many of you (people who have been working in photography for a while) may have used most of the tips I mentioned before, but it does not hurt to have them reiterated.

Current cameras have an arsenal of automatic adjustments to assist the photographer at the time of the shooting. Many devices offer these adjustments, and it would be a shame to deprive yourself of the advanced functionality this provides. On the other hand, do not be fooled by brands who want to suck you into the trap of programmed obsolescence.

 

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Unbelievable Brands That Have Taken Over Public Consciousness

January 29, 2018
Brand Building Concepts

When it comes to modern business, it can be tempting to simply look for the lowest price or most convenient option. And that’s what most companies try to compete with. However, you may want to look closer at what the companies you choose are doing that transcends the business world. The power of a company isn’t necessarily in having the lowest price or even in having the best product! It’s all about branding power. After all, there are some unbelievable brands that have taken over public consciousness in recent years:

 

The Honest Company

Founded by the actress and philanthropist Jessica Alba, this company offers some products for new moms. You can get diapers, safe cleaning products, and more without using harsh chemicals. Because of this, the brand has seen rapid growth.

 

Fabletics

If you have ever bought a pair of running shoes or leggings just to wish you could return them later, then you will understand the power behind Fabletics. They offer subscriptions for their fashionable sports clothing. That means you can wear something once, twice, or as many times as you want. When you’re done with it, they allow you to return it for something else.

 

Warby Parker

This brand has become famous for their “buy one give one” model. This means that when you purchase a pair of their sunglasses, they donate a pair of prescription glasses to people in need. This has cemented them as the leader in eyeware fashion in a sustainable way.

 

doTERRA

doTERRA is based out of Utah – the networking capital of the western hemisphere. This company is a multi-level marketing success that focuses on sharing its unique products with people all over the world so they can have an integrated approach to healthcare and better living. The company has team members all over the globe thanks to their rapid growth and great opportunities. Also, the company gives back to the community, such as women’s’ shelters and indigenous groups in Nepal – earning them a powerful brand wherever they have a presence.

 

Bombas

Have you ever wished that your socks were more stylish and unique? If so, it will be evident why Bombas has become a popular brand that everyone is talking about. The ability to get great looking socks that are fun and hip is a game changer for the footwear industry.

 

In today’s fast-moving digital world, the internet has brought people together more than ever. Technology is changing the way businesses innovate, grow, and give back. The companies above are known for their great products but also what they do to make the world a better place, and that’s something the world could use more of. A brand is more than just a logo – it’s a permanent presence in the brains of your audience. This begins with expert designers to match your message across all your marketing platforms.