Jet Black Squares Associate Paul, who runs smartphone photography sessions in and around Sligo, was asked by the Radisson Blu if he could run a photography session for staff for their social media promotions. Radisson Blu offers a selection of drinks and cocktails made by professional mixologists in their beautiful setting. The aim of this session was to demonstrate the best use of a smartphone camera to capture the event and drinks photography on the go, which could then be posted to their social media.
Capturing the setting
This session was about capturing not just the eye-catching cocktails but also the atmosphere and setting of the Radisson Blu bar. The aim was to show how smartphone photography could be used to demonstrate the desirability of the venue and its offerings by creating active shots alongside more stylised drinks photography.
Active shots
The active shots focused on the cocktail making, showing off the mixologists' skills as they prepared the drinks. Part of the draw of any good cocktail bar is the performance of the bar staff, which Paul was able to demonstrate through different angles to create a dynamic set of shots.
Focusing of freshness
Freshness was another key feature of the session. Using natural light, Paul captured the vivid colours of the fresh mint and lemon in the drink’s preparation. The polished shine of the glass, alongside the airy atmosphere of the bar, created an inviting feel in the shots.
Stylised shots
Lastly were the cocktails themselves. Paul took several stylised shots of the cocktails in situ, which gave a clear flavour of the experience and comfort a visitor would receive at the Radisson Blu.
Mixing these shots together on the bar’s social media feed would create a rich and inviting narrative about the bar, its staff and their offering to customers.
Find out more
If you would like to learn more about using smartphone photography for your business’s social media promotion, please contact us. We can arrange a tailored session with one of our local Associates.