Kkday Photoshoot
V1.1 - 2021.04.09
THE
CLIENT
KKday is the leading e-commerce travel platform that connects travelers with authentic local tours & activities.
We are a group of travel lovers who look for the most authentic local experiences.
We know how difficult it is to create an unforgettable journey so we created this platform to make it easier for you to find the activity that best fits your upcoming trip.
YOUR PHOTOSHOOT
The goal of our collaboration is to provide a professional content
that will be used for their web communication.
As a member of OCUS' community, you are asked to shoot photos that will be defined in this guideline. Please read it
carefully and follow the instructions.
SCHEDULE
If you are scheduling for the first time and are not sure of the correct process, please follow the instructions here to ensure that you follow the correct protocol with the business owner.
By accepting this assignment, you will be representing OCUS in the eyes of our client. We count on you to demonstrate a high level of professionalism in your coming interactions.
PREPARE
To ensure the best photoshoot conditions, don't forget to check your bag before going into the field. Make sure you possess all the hardware to deliver the files with the required settings and equipment.
CAMERA
APS-C / Full Frame
LENS
14 - 110 mm
TRIPOD
Mandatory
OTHER
Drone
In addition to the hardware requirements mentioned above, kindly ensure that you have cleaned your sensor and lenses, that your battery is fully charged, and that you have enough space on the memory card to complete the photoshoot without interruptions or obstacles.
CAPTURE
You have to follow the path of the tour you are taking. Your work must represent the experience you are living during the tour.
Shoot more than one picture for each space visited.
Details are accepted if they are interesting, don't hesitate to shoot them as well.
We can't shoot on a rainy/stormy day.
Please check the weather 48 hours before the shooting and before booking the activity ticket.
In case of emergency, don't hesitate to call us or give us feedback directly on the comment section on the marketplace.
If the tour guide refuses a photo shoot in a location, please respect this decision and keep us updated in your comment at the end of the shooting.
PACKAGES
- 2h Photoshoot: x10 photos
- 4h Photoshoot: x30 Photos
- 4h Photoshoot with Drone: x30 Photos
- 8>12h Photoshoot: x50 Photos
- 8>12h Photoshoot with Drone : x50 Photos
Refer to your OCUS Dashboard for package information.
Each photoshoot will be different.
The instructions below are here for reference, adapt your settings depending on the situation.
DO NOT forget the drone Photos if your package requires it!
The list below is a recap of all the photos that have to be taken during your photoshoot.
Activity
Experience
Tour
Drone
Activity
LIGHT AND BACKGROUND
- Try to play with the light, to make the eyes focus on the action
- Avoid lighting from the top
DO
- Follow the path of the activity and make pictures of every step
- Shoot every detail that would make you wanting to go on an activity like this
- Earning the trust of travellers to encourage them to visit the site
- Establish inspiring but realistic expectations for the destination.
- Reassure and prove to the client that he is in the right place
DON'T
- Do not plan photoshoot during bad weather
- Do not include passing cars
- Do not include alcohol, nudity, or religious signs (except religious buildings)
- Do not frame too wide
- Do not crop the buildings
CAMERA SETTINGS
Manual
f/2.8 - f/16
1/150
400
14 - 90 mm
Horizontal, Hips Level
Recommended
External lighting
Tour
LIGHT AND BACKGROUND
- Try to avoid lens flare
- When shooting details, avoid backlight
DO
- Capture the view as seen from the hotel and by the guests
- Try to highlight the main landmarks from that view
- Ensure there are no clear, recognizable faces in frame
- Capture landscape as seen from the hotel and by the guests
- Light must be the most natural possible
- Exterior accessories must be included in the frame (chairs, tables, umbrellas, ...)
- Photo must be taken at around sunset or sunrise
- Brand logo must be included whenever possible
- Flash can be used to balance color temperature and exposure between outside and buidling, only if necessary
DON'T
- Do not schedule the photo during bad weather
- Do not only shoot the landscape
- Do not include any garbage bin, ashtray, etc
- Do not choose view with unrecognizable landscape
- Do not include passing cars
CAMERA SETTINGS
Aperture priority
f/8 - f/16
1/150
400
14 - 24 mm
Horizontal, Hips Level
Mandatory
Gray Card
Experience
LIGHT AND BACKGROUND
- Try to play with the light, to make the eyes focus on the action
- Avoid back-lighting
- Favor a shallow depth of field
DO
- Explain correctly the purpose of the image to the person you are shooting
- Bring attention to details and general feeling of the service/product
- Focus on the gesture
- The image needs to be representative of the business
- Make the person sign the release form
DON'T
- Don't shoot towards the windows if possible
- Don't shoot portraits, focus on the service
- Don't include trash bins, wires and similar clutter if possible
- Do not frame too wide
CAMERA SETTINGS
Shutter speed priority
f/2.8 - f/8
1/250
800
35 - 90 mm
Horizontal, Eye Level
Not required
Gray Card
Drone
Depending on the package detail on your OCUS Dashboard, you may be required to capture photos of the Tour/Activity/Experience with your drone.
LIGHT AND BACKGROUND
- Avoid shooting at night
- Avoid Sun in the frame
DO
- Verify if you are allowed to fly your drone
- Capture the general view of the Tour/activity/Experience
- It has to be obvious that it was shot from a drone
- Always leveled to the horizon
DON'T
- Do not shoot too high to the point that we don't see details
CAMERA SETTINGS
Manual
-
1/150
400
Wide
Horizontal
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DELIVER
To ensure consistency, OCUS is handling the post-production internally. Please respect the following requirements to make sure that we can deliver the best outcome to our client.
- Don’t edit any of your pictures (no crop, no edit)
- Don’t erase your metadata
- Select your best shots and don't send more files than required
- Follow the naming convention below (take some notes during the photoshoot to keep all the needed information)
Country_TourID_001
- Please make sure you upload your media in the correct category.
- Don’t forget to validate your assignment after uploading your files
/!\ Send your pictures the same day than the photoshoot before midnight
/!\ Keep your RAW files until your mission is validated
NO EDITING
NAMING
JPG FORMAT
ON TIME
If something does not allow you to strictly follow these guidelines during the photoshoot, you must let us know with a comment on your dashboard after your upload.
&
will rate your mission
A successful mission leads to more missions!