David Rogers is an accomplished lodge photographer with the ability to offer very high quality images that include interiors, exteriors, activity and wildlife shots as well as drone and go-pro work. He is also able to get HD video clips for editing. David has photographed hundreds of safari lodges, island resorts and hotels and written six coffee table books on safari lodges.
The duration of a shoot
Three to five days is recommended for a typical safari lodge. Prices are quoted on request and exclude VAT (15% for SA properties) out of pocket travel costs from Cape Town, accommodation, meals, refreshments.
Why book a shoot with David Rogers?
- He is a leading hotel and lodge photographer and offers diverse skills from aerial to video.
- He is skilled in getting those ‘money shots’ and can photograph images that sell.
- He has photographed vehicles, food, people, architecture, aircraft and industrial subjects.
- He works quickly and effectively and will guide the shoot putting people at ease.
David is also an accomplished journalist with a host of books on safari lodges behind his name. He understands media and their requirements and can also help with documenting your experience, and telling your story in an effective and often emotive way.
How to prepare for a lodge shoot
David’s intention is to supply you with a raft of powerful signature images of your experience or property. Those images capture the essence of the experience. He will also provide images that will be useful for social media.
The following tips are useful ahead of a photo shoot:
- Develop a detailed shot list indicating what you would like to showcase.
- Select models that suit your guest demographic and ensure waivers must be signed.
- Cut the grass, clean the swimming pools, the windows, iron bed linen, straighten pictures, put fresh flowers in rooms and fix anything broken.
- Select beautiful plates, boards and trays for food displays.
Terms and conditions of usage
Payment & Advances: A deposit of 50% of the daily fee and 100% of the travel costs are payable to secure the booking. The balance will be due upon delivery of the hi resolution material.
Cancellations: The client is responsible for taking out weather insurance. Please note that rainy weather does not stop the shoot. We can still get great material in all weather conditions. The photographer will charge for cancellation as follows: Cancellation one week from the shoot (100 % of the deposit), two weeks (50 %) and more than two weeks (25%). Any other costs such as travel and accommodation are to be borne by the client.
The brief: It is the client’s responsibility to give the photographer a full written brief. Where details are missing the client undertakes to accept the photographer’s interpretation.
The assignment: The client is responsible for having a representative present at all times when the assignment is being executed to approve style and content. Where no representative is present or if no written comments are forthcoming for any reason, the client shall accept all decisions made by the photographer in relation to execution of the brief.
Props and access to rooms: Please make sure the photographer has access to the rooms that need to be photographed during the above hours and no guests are using those rooms. Supply props where necessary to create ambience.
Activities: Please ensure that the photographer has access to a vehicle and also models if you wish to have images of people experiencing the product. Suitable safari attire is essential.
Delivery: Low-res material will be delivered within 7 days of the shoot or by arrangement. The images will typically include a wide range of images including black and white, colour and composites. High resolution images will follow after the selection has been made. Up to 100 retouched images and a raft of unedited video clips are included and further images and editing work is negotiable.
Copyright: The client has usage of images for the production of brochures, websites, social media, advertisements and other promotional material. They may not be sold in any form. Publications requiring images for editorial purposes are to approach the photographer directly. Photographers usage of any images may not be withheld without good reason.
Electronic imaging and storage: Electronic manipulation of images may only take place for the purposes of the original brief.
First ownership: In accordance with section 21 (1)e of the SA copyright Act No 98 of 1978 as amended, the provisions of Section 21 (1) shall not apply to the work(s) to be made in terms hereof the photographer will be the author of the work and the owner of the copyright subsisting therein.
Usage: A licence is granted to the client for Usage as specified in the brief.