What Makes Jumping Rocks Photography Different?
- We have a unique background, having worked both in the photography field as well as being former inn owners.As owners of a successful inn, we developed an understanding of the types of images that actually sell rooms and set you apart from other inns.
- Our photos go beyond simply a visual description of a space or place. Our combination of technical expertise and first-hand knowledge of the inn guest results in images that conjure up mood and emotion. These types of images translate into increased occupancy, higher room rates and a tangible effect on your bottom line.
- We style and stage the photos. Typically, "inn photographers" travel alone, either doing their own styling or asking the busy inn owner to assist. Professional staging and styling are VERY RARELY in the budget for an inn or small hotel.
- We provide a CD of high-resolution digital images, edited and ready to pop onto your website or provide to publications which demand high quality photos.
- We shoot digital, saving hundreds in typical film cost and hundreds more in scanning costs.
- We make the process fun and hassle-free!
What do you get for your photography investment?
The quantity of work received varies depending upon lighting conditions, size of property and rooms, innkeeper preparedness (neat bedding, flowers, etc.), special propping, and other conditions. By definition, all inns are different-it is not uncommon for one 6-room inn to take just as long to photograph as another 12-room inn. For this reason, it is best to contact us for a customized quote for your particular inn.
Each day shoot includes an additional 3 hours of post-production work in Photoshop to correct problems which are impossible to correct during the shoot (electrical outlets, reflections, etc.) as well as image enhancement, etc. (For example a 3-day shoot includes 9 hours of post-production work.)
If you are contemplating a new website design or renovation, a two-day minimum shoot is strongly recommended. Two- and three-day packages are considered "Total website packages", providing enough photo content for a web designer to create an effective, photo-driven website.
Our rates include:
Stylist/photo assistant
Travel time to your location (mileage or economy airfare is extra)
Two CDs (one for you and one for your webmaster) with high-resolution images delivered within 7 business days, standard shipping included.
Non-exclusive reproduction rights for use in promoting your Inn or business in any advertising, editorial and web use, in perpetuity.
Travel costs are reasonable. For a custom quotation, just email us at photography@jumpingrocks.com.
Please also note that we are typically reserved 6-12 months in advance. If you think you might need new photos in the coming year, hold a spot in advance.