When it comes to your project, costs can easily increase as details are added, ideas are changed, the scale is increased, and time passes. However, it is extremely important to stick to your budget while producing the best product for your needs. Fortunately, there are ways to save on photo projects without sacrificing quality.
At ABX, we know that every challenge has a solution. As such, we like to try to convey useful information that can help our clients save and continue to receive the amazing assets they need. Whether you're working with a different studio or with us, here are some money-saving tips to keep in mind during your project to help you get the best return on your investment.
9 Ways to Save
on Professional
Photography
Projects
1. Have a solid and approved concept
If the concept keeps changing, that extra time will directly affect how much you spend. By sticking to a solid concept and making changes only when really needed, your studio can save you time to complete the project without additional delays or costs.
2. Adapt your scope to your budget
Sometimes eyes are bigger than wallets, but you can still create the images you imagine on a smaller budget. The more information you provide about your budget, the more likely we will be able to find creative solutions to realize your vision while staying within that budget.
3. Stay within the scope of the project
It is not surprising that increasing the scope of the project will always end up costing more. If you are looking to limit your project budget, stick to the scope to avoid additional costs and save money.
4. Take notes on imagery before we start retouching
You can save time on retouching by letting us know which specific areas of an image / rendering you would like to address before starting. This ensures that we will only spend time tweaking the areas that concern you. In turn, you'll need fewer rounds of revisions and less time spent retouching. It's a chain reaction of savings!
5. Consider image usage ahead of time
Knowing the intended usage allows us to tailor images to that specific usage, which can sometimes translate into savings. For example, professional talent fees can vary based on planned usage, so we can help you find the most cost-effective talent based on your plans.
6. Shoot multiple similar items in one shoot rather than multiple individual shoots
The more shoots we schedule, the more it will cost you. Save time and money by doing as much as possible in one scheduled shoot.
7. Watch out for the “too many eyes making approvals” trap
Everyone's input is valid and important, but revision after revision can take time and money. Ideally, find a healthy balance between the two.
8. Shoot stills while you’re shooting video
You know what they say: two birds, one stone. If you are shooting a video, you can get still images at the same time to save money.
9. Let us find efficiencies in the process
After years of projects, our team can find many ways to make your project more efficient. From changing the order of shots to reusing sets for multiple setups, don't be afraid to rely on your experts to discover different ways to help you save.
We know that while everyone loves to save money, many of these options are sometimes beyond your control. We don't expect everyone to be able to follow all of these guidelines every time, but the more information you have, the more likely you are to benefit from the savings strategies that are under your control. As mentioned above, we want to make sure our clients receive the best possible service with the best possible result, and saving some money along the way certainly doesn't hurt.
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