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Buzz Christmas Ball Show Photography
Check out the sideshow from the Buzz Christmas Ball produced by Jim Roach of JJR Productions at the Place theater This show, presented with the crew from WGIR- Rock 101 radios morning crew – The Morning Buzz, and features a line-up of incredible talent.
To view the sideshow click here
I am a live action and on location photography expert The photography I created of this live event is used in the digital public relations and promotions for this annual show. One of the primary services of TEST of TIME PHOTOGRAPHY is corporate photojournalism – consider me your in-house media creator. For more information about using live action and event photography for your business communications contact me at info@testoftimephoto.com
Posted in Live event photography, Photography for sale, Public relations photography
Also tagged commercial photography services, Dan Splaine photographer, editorial photography, event photography, JJR Productions, location photography, New Hampshire, photography for social media, press kit photography, public relations photography, Test of Time photography
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Location Photography Services for Business
The mark of a professional photographer is the ability to create original, high quality images regardless of the shooting conditions.
One of the hallmarks of my photographic career is an uncanny ability to shoot in any type of location, in any type of conditions and to consistently produce high quality photography. Adaptability as a photographer was I skill learned when I started out as an Army photographer. Anticipate, adapt, overcome is the mantra of an infantryman and the way Uncle Sam trained me how to approach each assignment. The goal was always get the image regardless of conditions and that is how I still work today.
My corporate photography assignment and editorial shoots involve photography at locations around the world. The range of shooting conditions run the gamut from primitive to regal, depending on the client. The job is and always has been for me to produce photography that illustrates the clients communication objective. If I’m standing butt deep in mud or hanging of a rooftop ledge it really does not matter, I will do what it takes to get the photo. An adventurous spirit helps but the skills and technique that my long experience behind the camera ensures that I always hit the mark.
This approach works for photography in the corporate setting equally well. Sometimes clients can’t get to the studio or remote employees are gathering in one location for a brief amount of time. No problem, I bring my fully mobile studio ability to the client location. Sometimes in an industrial photography assignment access to a difficult or sensitive settings is limited. I can get in and get out rapidly, working with the conditions as they exist to get the photos the client needs.
I have more that thirty years experience adapting to conditions and locations, producing original and effective visual communication with my photography. If you have a difficult location, a once in a lifetime event or you operate in an extreme conditions please get in touch. I will welcome you challenging conditions and of course create the photography that shows you and your organization at their best.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Photographer and photo educator Dan Splaine has more than thirty years experience producing photography for public relations, marketing and editorial clients. His company TEST of TIME PHOTOGRAPHY based in Nashua, NH provides commercial photography services in studio and at client locations all over the world. He presents a program of digital photography workshops and photography tours for adults throughout New England
Posted in Business Photography, Commercial Photography, Corporate Assignment Photography, Live event photography, Portrait Photography, Public relations photography, Travel Photography
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Test of Time Photography on The Friends of Kevin Radio Show
On Monday (7-9-12) I will be Kevin Willett’s guest on his radio show broadcast on WSMN radio in Nashua, NH. Kevin is the founder of the FRIENDS OF KEVIN NETWORKING GROUP, a really terrific business networking group that I am a member of. He connects business people from around the Merrimack valley and southern New Hampshire together with his program of events and activities.
There are two things about this group that make it distinctly different from the other business networking groups I have experienced. The first is Kevin’s goal of doing some good for the communities while helping members build their businesses. He opens the group to not for profits, leveraging the network to support their needs in any way possible.
The other feature of the group adds to its effectiveness, is Kevin himself. This guy is really working on behalf of the members, deploying a mix of technology (social media) and a friendly personal touch. The FRIENDS OF KEVIN RADIO SHOW, that I am a guest on tomorrow, is a perfect example of the extra value he provides members.
I am looking forward to our conversation and having a unique platform for getting the word out about my photo services and photography workshops. Please listen in from 11 to 12 to WSMN 1590 radio to catch his program. I am scheduled from 11:40 to 12:00.
We will be discussing how to use photography for business communications and social media, specifically how my commercial photography services can add to bottom line. The other topic we will cover is my program of digital photography workshops and photographer tours. I have a number of events, like the Bronx Zoo Photographer Tour (July 21) and my Photo Walk Workshops that I want to promote to Kevin’s audience.
(Nashua, NH - Nov, 21, 2011) Kevin Willett, on the air during the Friends of Kevin radio show on WSMN in Nashua, NH. Friends of Kevin is a business development/networking group that serves the business, non-profit and artist communities. The group’s goal is to promote member businesses both online through our website and social media presence, and in person at networking events.
The Friends of Kevin raises awareness of local non profits while allowing our friends to network in a stress free environment. For more information go to www.friendsofkevin.com. Photo courtesy of Dan Splaine - Test of Time Photo ©2011Daniel J. Splaine All rights reserved.
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Photos equal engagement
Social media marketing research is only confirming what I have known all along – if you want to get attention use photography.
Photography, especially well produced professional photography has always been an attention getter for business communications. Good images always attract eyeballs. In social media marketing photography makes your message stand out and increases your engagement.
If you goal is to gather as many likes, comments and shares of your posts the best tool you have is photography. Build your, brand, amplify your message and increase your engagement rate with your online audience by including photography with all of your posts.
What kind of photos work best?
Photography builds engagement with your social media audience. This random photo from my archives most likely caught your attention and may have motivated you to read my post. Contact me at info@testoftimephoto.com for more information on my commercial photo services and how you can use my photography in your business communications.
The quality of the images you use will impact your rate of engagement. Certainly a snapshot from your cell phone will be better than a simple text post but an original high quality photograph is more effective. Include images that will grab the viewer’s attention, that feature your products and services and that tell your narrative. Technical flaws distract viewers and leave a negative impression.
Consider the value of investing in the services of a professional photographer to produce your image archive. A professional headshot for your online profiles is an essential first step in your online marketing and personal branding. Event photography, product shots, and promotional photography will look its best when done by a pro and not as a DYI project. If your goal is to build your audience, use original and interesting photography created by a pro. The old cliché’ “A picture is worth a thousand words” rings true today. It also worth many likes, clicks and increased Edgerank.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Photographer and photo educator Dan Splaine has more than thirty years experience producing photography for public relations, marketing and editorial clients. His company TEST of TIME PHOTOGRAPHY based in Nashua, NH provides commercial photography services in studio and at client locations all over the world. He presents a program of digital photography workshops and photography tours for adults throughout New England.
Posted in Business Photography, Commercial Photography, Corporate Assignment Photography
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Environmental Portraits for business
Environmental portraits present the subject in a context and the visual information presents the subject with more impact. Photographer Dan Splaine is an expert at location portraiture for editorial and public relations productions. This image of a Chef in the kitchen is an alternative to a standard studio portrait that editors will readily use. ©2012 Daniel J. Splaine – All rights reserved
Studio vs. Location portrait session – Editorial style ENVIRONMENTAL PORTRAITS
A professionally photographed business portrait is an important weapon in your promotional arsenal. At the least a headshot or profile type image is a basic requirement for business professionals. This type of portrait is typically used in sales letters, business cards and online profiles as a method to build your professional identity. Headshot photography sessions are usually conducted in the studio with the subject placed in front of a neutral background.
Consider having an environmental style portrait made in addition to the studio portrait. Environmental portraits are made at the client location which serves as the background for the portrait sitting. Placing portrait subjects in the context of a location adds impact to business portraits. Flip through your favorite business magazine and you will see how these editorial style images present people in more dynamic and dramatic setting.
Why would you need more than a studio portrait? Profile photos are useful for many publications; however having different styles of business portraits made allows you to capitalize on public relations opportunities as they occur. Editors and webmasters are always seeking high quality and interesting content. Providing an environmental portrait with your press releases and announcements will gain a higher rate of publication.
An environmental portrait adds visual information that informs the viewer about you. Photographer Dan Splaine is an expert at creating these custom portraits in locations as diverse as tropical rainforests to corporate boardrooms. Your studio portrait is a good presentation; your environmental portrait is a complete narrative. Let us tell your story in images book your editorial style business portrait session today.
For complete information about our business photography and portrait services go to the Test of Time Photography website or contact us at info@testoftimephoto.com.
Environmental portraits present the subject in a context and the visual information presents the subject with more impact. Photographer Dan Splaine is an expert at location portraiture for editorial and public relations productions. This image of a Veterinarian in a surgical suite is an alternative to a standard studio portrait that editors will readily use. ©2012 Daniel J. Splaine – All rights reserved.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Photographer Dan Splaine has more than thirty years experience producing high quality images for corporate, institutional, and individual clients. A location and live action specialist, he is most noted for his images of people. His corporate assignments and photography projects have taken him to dozens of countries and settings as diverse as tropical rain forests to the halls of the US Congress. In addition to photography services he presents a full program of digital photography workshops and photographer yours throughout New England and internationally
Posted in Business Photography, Commercial Photography, Corporate Assignment Photography, Public relations photography, Studio photography
Also tagged actors headshots, business portraits, commercial photography services, Dan Splaine photographer, editorial photography, editorial portraits, Environmental portrait, head shots, media campaign, photography for social media, Portrait photography, press kit photography, press photos, profile photos, public relations, public relations photography, Public Relations tips, social media photography, social media public relations, studio photography, Test of Time photography
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WHY HIRE A PRO PHOTOGRAPHER FOR BUSINESS PHOTOGRAPHY AND PORTRAITS?
Having no photography to present for public relations opportunities and social media postings is a very common business error. Having badly shot, a low quality snapshot as your virtual identity piece is an even greater business sin. Many people assume that because they own digital cameras or even worse a camera enabled cell phone they do not need the services of a professional photographer. They can make their own shots.
Press clipping with Business Portrait-My client Jack Penkala of Halo Branded solutions recently had a business portrait session at the TEST of TIME PHOTOGRAPHY studio. When he was recognized by his company for achievement in sales for 2011 his business portrait was readily deployed with a press release. Provision of quality illustration with your story increases your publication rates and ultimately reader attention. This is a recent press clipping from Jack’s company press release
It’s true; your photography can be a do-it-yourself project. As with most things in this world, you get what you pay for! You end up with bad poses, bad lighting and most importantly a poor public identity! That is why you need the services of a professional studio photographer.
Why risk making a poor first impression which will leave a distinct negative imprint in a prospective client’s mind? If you have chance to draw attention to yourself and your business why not make the best presentation? Perceptions are mostly determined by first impressions and on the competitively crowded internet you rarely get a second look. Your business photography and portraits should present you in a friendly and professional way. They are a measure of your professionalism and show the value you want to project to the marketplace.
How you appear on your websites, social media profiles and your company public relations publications can either add or take away from your professional credibility. The distribution powers of the internet are what truly turbo charges the marketing power of business photography and portraits. Images add clout to business communications. The power of photography is simple…pictures compel viewers to identify with you and to become open to your marketing messaging Why not make a modest investment to guarantee that you capitalize on that potential?
An investment in professionally produced, custom business photography and portraits is a key method to build your professional image.
Test of Time Photography creates original photography for business communications. We provide professional photography services at out studio facility in Nashua, NH and at client locations throughout the country. Contact us about creating your inventory of original images for use in your corporate public relations..
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Photographer Dan Splaine has more than thirty years experience producing high quality images for corporate, institutional, and individual clients. A location and live action specialist, he is most noted for his images of people. His corporate assignments and photography projects have taken him to dozens of countries and settings as diverse as tropical rain forests to the halls of the US Congress. In addition to photography services he presents a full program of digital photography workshops and photographer yours throughout New England and internationally
Posted in Business Photography, Commercial Photography, Corporate Assignment Photography, Portrait Photography, Public relations photography
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Your business portrait…one of the most potent business marketing tools available to an entrepreneur today!
In the past an “Executive Portrait” was a standard fare for CEOs and titans of industry but not for all business people. Those iconic images have graced corporate lobby walls and annual reports for decades. In today’s business environment a professionally shot, well executed, custom business portrait is an essential tool for any person engaged in commerce, at any level!
Commerce is fully integrated with the internet and social media. This ground shift in how we conduct business only increases the necessity and value of your business portrait. From solopreneur to the head of a large firm, all 
business professionals can benefit from an investment in professional portrait photography. How does a business portrait build your personal “brand”?
Despite the rapid increase of dependence on the internet, one feature of human behavior remains true. People buy from who they know. They reflexively gravitate towards products and services from sources they are most familiar with. The challenge for today’s entrepreneur is how to become known to people is this new media environment, to become a familiar face to your prospective client.
A professional business portrait is an important way to present yourself to the marketplace, to become that “familiar face” and to establish your positive identity in the customer’s perception. Gone are the days of your executive portrait hanging in the corporate lobby, this powerful marketing tool is displayed in ever-increasing number of ways and to wider and wider audiences.
Put your best face forward and invest a professional business portrait. Create a statement about your identity, your professionalism and your personal brand.
To learn more about business photography services and business portrait packages go to the Test of Time Photo website. We conduct our corporate/business portrait sessions at out studio in Nashua, NH or at the client’s location. In addition to standard portraits we create editorial style photography, environmental portraiture that presents our subjects in the context of their surroundings.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Photographer Dan Splaine has more than thirty years experience producing high quality images for corporate, institutional, and individual clients. A location and live action specialist, he is most noted for his images of people. His corporate assignments and photography projects have taken him to dozens of countries and settings as diverse as tropical rain forests to the halls of the US Congress. In addition to photography services he presents a full program of digital photography workshops and photographer yours throughout New England and internationally.
Posted in Business Photography, Commercial Photography, Corporate Assignment Photography, Portrait Photography, Public relations photography, Social Media Public Relatons
Also tagged business portraits, corporate phorograpy, custom portaits, Dan Splaine photographer, editorial photography, editorial portraits, environmental portraiture, executive portraits, head shots, location photography, photography for social media, Portrait photography, press kit photography, press photos, profile photos, profile portraits, public relations, public relations photography, Public Relations tips, social media portraits, social media public relations, Test of Time photography
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Business portrait promotion announced!
One of my favorite photography assignments and a specialty of Test of Time Photography is creating custom business portraits for entrepreneurs. Today I am announcing a promotion for my business portrait services with the help of Kevin Willett. Kevin is the founder of the FRIEND’S OF KEVIN networking group that I am a member of.
During my recent appearance on his radio show we discussed the value that quality business photography and portraits have in marketing, public relations and social media. I guess I made my point, because he recently came into the TEST of TIME Photography studio for his own business portrait session. From that portrait sitting we created a number of images and he is having some difficulty deciding which one is his favorite.
The “HELP KEVIN PUT HIS BEST FACE FORWARD” promotion is how you can help him with that decision and help yourself at the same time. We are offering a $75 voucher towards the purchase of a business portrait session to everyone who votes. When you vote you will entered into a drawing for our grand prize the CHAIRMAN of THE BOARD PORTRAIT PACKAGE. This is an editorial style portrait session shot on location worth $499.
The drawing will be held at the February 7th , 2012 FRIEND’S OF KEVIN in Chelmsford. For complete information and rules go to the promotion page and to vote (CLICK HERE)
For information about our business photography services and business portrait packages (CLICK HERE)
Posted in Business Photography, Commercial Photography, Social Media Public Relatons
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Business Portrait of Jack Penkala from the TEST of TIME studio
- New business portrait of Jack Penkala made at TEST of TIME photo studio in Nashua, NH ©2011 Daniel J. Splaine -Test of Time Photography
One of the best things about working as a photographer is the folks I get to meet in the course of creating images for my clients marketing and promotions.
The image posted here is from a business portrait session held in the TEST of TIME studio with Jack Penkala of Halo Branded Solutions. I became acquainted with Jack through our mutual participation in local business networking groups. Not only is he good guy, he is terrific resource of marketing expertise for businesses. Jack makes his living selling marketing calendars and promotional products but in reality he provides his clients so much more. Jack’s genius is that he operates primarily as a business consultant, not as a sales rep. His goal is to learn about his client’s enterprise and then identify methods for them to use for building their business. His primary concern is their success not getting the order.
I would confidently recommend Jack to any business in the Nashua area that is seeking to improve their marketing ROI. You can check out his products and get at touch with him at:
www.JackPenkala.HaloCatalog.com
To book a business portrait session at the Test of Time Photography studio or at your company site contact me at info@testoftimephoto.com. I create custom headshots and profile photos for use in your marketing and social media promotions. Test of Time Photography offers a full range of business photography services and business portrait packages.
Posted in Business Photography, Corporate Assignment Photography, Portrait Photography, Public relations photography, Social Media Public Relatons
Also tagged business portraits, Dan Splaine Photo educator, Dan Splaine photographer, executive portraiture, head shots, Jack Penkala, Portrait photography, press kit photography, public relations photography, social media public relations, studio portrait, Test of Time photography
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Radio interview with Kevin Willett – FRIENDS of KEVIN RADIO SHOW 11-27-2011
Take a few minutes to listen to my radio interview with Kevin Willett from his FRIENDS of KEVIN RADIO SHOW on WSMN 1590 radio in Nashua, NH on November 27, 2011. It was a great conversation and a nice chance to share some of my history as a photographer and the genesis of TEST of TIME PHOTOGRAPHY.
To check out the interview click hereFRIENDS of KEVIN 11-27-11 RadioShowAUDIO
Posted in Business Photography, Photographer tours, Portrait Photography, Public relations photography
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