I love shooting video interviews. I love the way it draws on a range of skills: technical (setting up the gear so it all runs smoothly), aesthetic (making sure it looks and sounds good) and social. And then, depending on who you’re interviewing, you often learn a lot. But every now and then I’ll have…
Creating a well-functioning photo and video library isn’t the sexiest aspect of audio-visual production. But if you are interested in a workflow that does just that – flows, without blockages or sudden plunges into the void, it’s worth doing it right. In Part #1 – Tech, I weighed up the various tech options available (RAID,…
For a non-profit, an effective photo and video library is essential. But all too often setting one up just never quite happens. I understand why – it’s boring and there are always more urgent tasks. When I started as a photographer my negatives were in a heap in a cardboard box and my digital files…
Whether it’s for fundraising, marketing or advocacy, photos are hugely important for non-profits. They tell stories that can be understood irrespective of culture or language. And they convey emotion. Facts, reason and logic are all well and good, but when it comes to persuading a person to act, nothing beats emotion. So, here we’re not…
As a regular Linkedin user, I see a lot of profiles of not-for-profit folk. And I see a lot of pretty ropey headshots. Whether you are in the corporate or non-profit sector, headshots perform the same function: they convey trust and professionality. If you need a professional-looking headshot, it’s generally worth paying a professional photographer…
