Luxury Hoteliers Magazine 4th Quarter 2019 | Page 85

POWERFULLY COMMUNICATE THROUGH PHOTO AND MOTION RULES TO LIVE BY Every brand needs to create and use visuals that seduce, transport and speak directly to their varied audiences. Yet many companies in the hospitality industry tend to use very similar imagery, making it difficult for consumers to viscerally connect and differentiate one brand from another. Defining your brand at the deepest level provides the foundation to develop meaningful imagery for use across all of your communication touchpoints. It is one of the most significant tools available to bring and maintain your brand authentically and successfully in the marketplace, particularly as research statistics show that consumers are unlikely to connect with your visuals until they have seen them at least three times. With that in mind, proprietary imagery that expresses your peak attributes and personality has a much greater ability to create a potent emotional environment that stimulates consumer engagement. I’ve assigned thousands of image-based projects, stills, motion pieces and films over the years, and I always find that the more you know about your subject, the better the outcome. Educating yourself and following some simple rules for image creation will always support your business in creating and maintaining a strong relationship with your customers. ILHA 85