Check why your startup needs photography
It is no secret that the Internet is broken down into text
and images with the later outweighing everything else. Extensive research has
been done on the topic of visual content and its effectiveness.
Here are some statistics to keep in mind: 46% of marketers say
photography is critical to their current marketing and storytelling strategies.
Researchers have found that colored
visuals increase people’s willingness to read a piece of content by 80%.
Content with relevant images gets
94% more views than content without relevant images. ( Unless you have a
designer onboard, this guide is definitely for you.
Jot down your brand’s keywords
Let's start brainstorming.
Get out a piece of paper and jot down all the keywords that relate to your
brand, the message you’d like to communicate and the colors that are important
in your brand story. This stage is important because the success of your visual
communications strategy will depend on how strong your concept is.
For example: Your startup is developing an app
that dips into the rental marketplace by making apartments available at the tip
of one’s fingers. Your application makes apartment hunting significantly easier
and much more convenient.
Keywords: convenience, rental, comforts of home,
interior design, family home
Colors: brown, beige, burgundy, white
The keywords you choose do not have to describe the concept of your service
specifically, instead think of your overall product portrayal and the image
you’d like to illustrate.
Define the scope of your
visual needs
Think about all the places where you will be using
photography:
- Website
- Blog
- Social media
- Mobile app
- PR activity
- Other print and advertising materials
Understanding the scope of your visual needs will help you
decide the kind of plan you will need to implement in later stages of the image
selection process. Consider all the fine details and don’t leave anything out.
Outline your target
audience
It is worth mentioning that every choice you make regarding
your visuals should be tailored to your target audience. It is important to
understand your customer base, who they are, what their interests are and what
will ultimately appeal to them. This brainstorming phase needs to be focused on
your target audience.
Finalize your concept
After your initial brainstorming phase, gather
all your ideas in one place. Keep track of the following:
1. Keywords you’ll be using to search for photographs
2. Main brand colors
3. Where you’ll be using photography
4. Target audience
This document will help you in the later stages of your search for photographs
and will save you time. Make sure the people in your startup that will be
working with your visual content will all have access to this information.


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