billozz Loc: Birmingham, England

hi all,
i have been asked to take some before and after pics of a store, as they are having a refurbishment. can anyone suggest what sort f, pics they are likely to want?
i am due tohave a meeting with the client soon but just wondered if anyone had done anything like this before as i haven't.
thanks
Bill

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

Have you got a wide angle.

steve_stoneblossom Loc: Rhode Island, USA

First step would be to meet with the client on location and discuss what renovations will be done. Then you'll probably want to get some shots from several angles of the specific areas that will be changing, as well as some wide angle shots encompassing as much of the interior as you can in each shot, again from several angles. From there, you will periodically replicate the shots as work progresses, along with possibly shooting some 'in action' shots of crew at work.

Take note of camera position(s) as you shoot. It could be helpful to come as close as possible to replicating the viewpoint.

A second idea would be a time lapse, but you would need to be able to mount a camera in a safe, undisturbed location and leave it there for the duration.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Many times including time lapse.

Bill_de Loc: US

Best person to ask would be the client. That way there is no misunderstanding.

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billozz Loc: Birmingham, England

thanks for the replies everyone,
i dont have a wide angle but i have access to one i can borrow.

billozz Loc: Birmingham, England

i do have an intervalometer but wouldnt fancy leaving my camrea there for any length of time.

billozz Loc: Birmingham, England

if anyone has taken some for a project like this i would love to see them, might give me some ideas

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

Structural Indoors = wide angle.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Definitely.

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

#1 ASK the Client!!!
#2 see #1

ed b photo

One suggestion is to speak to construction supervisor on the site. If you have access
to a wildlife camera. It has an easy system program, which can be used on site.
Have it mounted on a 4x4 construction post,
mounted inside a construction lock box, with a 1-2 inch hole. Great for a weeks long time lapse . These use a wide angle lens with two settings. One for close focus, the other for distance. This cam uses a SD card, and the battery charge will last a month. I bought two of these wild life cams. on Ebay for $275.00. Had great results from both of them. Then, I also use a smaller Canon Power Shot ais 12. Very sharp pictures for construction jobs. So far its never failed to take sharp, wide, 28mm ,and zooms out to 200mm. Cost nowa days is really cheap, under $210.00.
My exposures are outside front, on the corners,
side wall lengths, access walk ways,
interior rooms. During and after construction phases. I have been shooting construction sites
since 1984. Best pics ever, have been on the Meriot building in San Francisco. Shot on the northern corner I- beam at 28 stories high. But that was with film and a Nikon body, shot with a 35-70 ; 3.5- 5.6 - lens.
Good luck.

kb6kgx Loc: Simi Valley, CA

Did you mean the “Marriott” building?

aellman Loc: Boston MA

It's a long shot (no pun intended), but if you can do time lapse, the results are amazing. It will blow the client away. I would also take the still shots that others have suggested. Good luck! >Alan

aellman Loc: Boston MA

Here are some time lapse samples you can look at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huVDZjUmHVQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6gz9Uh2fKk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_bddqImU2Y

For interior stills examples, check out http://www.architecturaldigest.com/decorating-renovation/homes-decor
"Architectural Digest" has the finest interior photography around.

Good luck! >Alan