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Mobile Photography.
So much good info here today! Apps, tips, tricks. Oh, my! #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) September 10, 2015
Thanks to Carol Stephen (aka Window Works) for co-hosting.
We all have cameras now. What are the best ways to use them for construction?
Q1. Do you feel confident taking photos of job site?
A1. Application photos are key in making our tools "come to life", so yes, we are confident about these type of photos. #constchat
— Zircon Corporation (@ZirconTools) September 10, 2015
Depends on use – simple blog piece, yes – advertising, no RT @RigginsConst Q1 Do you feel confident taking photos of job site? #constchat
— Sean Lintow Sr. (@The_HTRC) September 10, 2015
I still have mine from when I had my photography class in high school #constchat but it would be too much to develop the film myself.
— Fabuwood Cabinetry (@Fabuwood) September 10, 2015
A1. Yes. I've learned a few tricks about composition/lighting over the years & think I do an OK job. #constchat
— JorgMaterialHandling (@MaterialHndling) September 10, 2015
A1 Yes, I use a digital SLR #ConstChat
— Construction Data (@cdcnews) September 10, 2015
A1 – I agree with @FeeneyInc! Good lighting makes it a lot easier to take photos of job sites. #ConstChat
— Sunflex Wall Systems (@sunflexwalls) September 10, 2015
A1) We always ask our clients to take pictures, before and after of job sites, because we love to see the kitchen transformations #constchat
— Fabuwood Cabinetry (@Fabuwood) September 10, 2015
A1. Back in the day when I worked for a construction company & took pics, I used the company's DSLR or a little point & shoot. #constchat
— JorgMaterialHandling (@MaterialHndling) September 10, 2015
Q2. What tricks would you give to others just starting to take photos?
A2: Use your camera a LOT! Experiment. #constchat
— Tess Wittler (@TessWittler) September 10, 2015
A2 take tons and tons and tons of photos, very easy to delete the bad shots #ConstChat
— Construction Data (@cdcnews) September 10, 2015
A2. Take ten times as many photos as you think you need. #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) September 10, 2015
A2. What is the main objective of the photot is? This will help determine who/what is the focus of the photo #constchat
— Zircon Corporation (@ZirconTools) September 10, 2015
A2: Get to know your camera and the various settings. Experiment some more! #constchat
— Tess Wittler (@TessWittler) September 10, 2015
A2. Just go for it! Take lots of pics & experiment. Maybe watch some tutorials & learn a few tricks about composition. #constchat
— JorgMaterialHandling (@MaterialHndling) September 10, 2015
A2 – love this piece from @bobborson on photo tips: http://t.co/3vpMz759WE #constchat
— Sean Lintow Sr. (@The_HTRC) September 10, 2015
A2: Make sure your keep your photos ORGANIZED when you download them, too. Take the time to delete the bad ones. #constchat
— Tess Wittler (@TessWittler) September 10, 2015
Getting photos showing faces rather than backs is my simple tip. https://t.co/Ji90jwEfcF
— SandyAWilson (@SandyAWilson) September 10, 2015
A2. So much is in the preparation. Have all of your "props", lighting, personnel all ready to go. #constchat
— Zircon Corporation (@ZirconTools) September 10, 2015
A2. Experiment taking close ups on product and long shots for entire building. #constchat
— HagerCo (@HagerCo) September 10, 2015
A2) Honestly, practice with your cell phone. They work well in a pinch, & you can figure out your angles before moving to a DSLR #constchat
— Fabuwood Cabinetry (@Fabuwood) September 10, 2015
2nd that big time #constchat https://t.co/FHBajVaPmy
— Sean Lintow Sr. (@The_HTRC) September 10, 2015
A2. Experiment with different filters. #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) September 10, 2015
You can also find pretty cheap pocket sized books at used bookstores on basic photography techniques and tips #ConstChat
— Construction Data (@cdcnews) September 10, 2015
A2. clear clutter from the site, no tools or trash or leftovers #phototips @ConstChat #constchat
— Feeney, Inc. (@FeeneyInc) September 10, 2015
A2. I sometimes run iPhone photos through Instagram, make LOTS of changes, then use in other places, too. #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) September 10, 2015
Q3. Do you have a favorite app?
A3. #Instagram hands down! Although I usually use Photoshop first on photos sent to me. #constchat
— Feeney, Inc. (@FeeneyInc) September 10, 2015
A3: I like PhotoGrid. Great for a quick and attractive group of photos. #ConstChat
— Floors To Your Home (@FTYHFlooring) September 10, 2015
A3. Instagram is my go-to. I also use Whitagram for pics that I don't want to have to crop. #constchat
— JorgMaterialHandling (@MaterialHndling) September 10, 2015
A3) Photo Grid, Layout, and Candy Camera are some of my faves #constchat
— Fabuwood Cabinetry (@Fabuwood) September 10, 2015
A3: Other than Instagram, nope. I have too little memory on my darn phone! Ugh. #constchat
— Tess Wittler (@TessWittler) September 10, 2015
A3. oh and I just started using PicFlow for making a video from still images. seems good. alternatives? #constchat
— Feeney, Inc. (@FeeneyInc) September 10, 2015
Q4. Where do you like to post your pictures?
A4) Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, everywhere! #constchat
— Fabuwood Cabinetry (@Fabuwood) September 10, 2015
A4: Our pictures go on our site, our blog, and here on Twitter. In special cases they go one-on-one to customers. #ConstChat
— Floors To Your Home (@FTYHFlooring) September 10, 2015
A4 – most are kept in job folders / given to customers, some make it to the blog with very few being shared on Twitter #constchat
— Sean Lintow Sr. (@The_HTRC) September 10, 2015
A4 – Wherever pictures can be posted! #ConstChat
— Sunflex Wall Systems (@sunflexwalls) September 10, 2015
A4. For work I like to use pics on Twitter, FB & in blog posts. For personal use, I mainly post to Instagram. Occasionally to FB. #constchat
— JorgMaterialHandling (@MaterialHndling) September 10, 2015
A4. On Instagram, blog, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, etc. #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) September 10, 2015
A4. Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, G+ #constchat
— HagerCo (@HagerCo) September 10, 2015
We did this one that we posted everywhere a few months ago of our showroom #constchat pic.twitter.com/pQFR9Vgxpa
— Fabuwood Cabinetry (@Fabuwood) September 10, 2015
@RigginsConst a4 Pinterest boards #constchat
— ConstructionExpert (@ingenierocivil) September 10, 2015
Q5. Do you use Instagram for the filters and then repost later?
A5. Yes. Use Instagram to alter pix then repost later. #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) September 10, 2015
A5. Yes, sometimes. Like @TessWittler said, my phone doesn't have enough memory to have a lot of apps for filtering/editing. #constchat
— JorgMaterialHandling (@MaterialHndling) September 10, 2015
A5) I do that for my personal IG account, but now that Instagram has an app called Layout, you can play around w/o being in IG #constchat
— Fabuwood Cabinetry (@Fabuwood) September 10, 2015
A5 – I don't strictly use Instagram. I enjoy editing photos though so there are lots of photos waiting to be posted. #ConstChat
— Sunflex Wall Systems (@sunflexwalls) September 10, 2015
Q6. Is there a format you prefer (square, etc.)?
A6. Not necessarily. Depends on the picture. #constchat
— JorgMaterialHandling (@MaterialHndling) September 10, 2015
+1 RT @MaterialHndling A6. Not necessarily. Depends on the picture. #constchat
— HagerCo (@HagerCo) September 10, 2015
A6 – not really, it all just depends on what the photo is about #constchat
— Sean Lintow Sr. (@The_HTRC) September 10, 2015
A6. Love panoramic shots for FB, long & narrow for Pinterest, square for Twitter, Instagram & blog. #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) September 10, 2015
I like to crop photos for better composition so often it's whatever shpe looks best #ConstChat
— Construction Data (@cdcnews) September 10, 2015
A6 – Instagram made posting square photos a fun challenge for me, design wise. But I'm glad they've recently changed that. #Constchat
— Sunflex Wall Systems (@sunflexwalls) September 10, 2015
Q7. Is there a preferred upload size for your blog?
A7. I use 580 x 580 for the top pic on my blog. #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) September 10, 2015
A7. There is but I don't remember what it is until I'm in there. Ha. #constchat
— JorgMaterialHandling (@MaterialHndling) September 10, 2015
A7 – old site max was 576 – still held on to it. Biggest issue is watch file size so download wait isn't to long #constchat
— Sean Lintow Sr. (@The_HTRC) September 10, 2015
A7 450 x whatever, but it also depends on what type of photo it is for the blog #ConstChat
— Tempest Company (@tempestomaha) September 10, 2015
@RigginsConst a7 larger than 640 pixels on one side , so it can get better indexed by Google #constchat
— ConstructionExpert (@ingenierocivil) September 10, 2015