Can corporate sessions be creative? Of course they can!
I was thrilled when asked to shoot Creo Restaurant in Albany, NY. If you’re not familiar with it – be sure to check out their web page HERE and Like them on Facebook Here.
As soon as you walk in, you can’t help but notice the decor. Modern and inviting – making you want to either pull up a seat at the bar or walk through to the dining area.
As you look at their menu – you’ll notice American cuisine items with Asian and Mediterranean influences. The “Farm to Table” concept is not new to them, as they have operated that way since 2008. In fact, they even have an on-premise garden to grow herbs/spices as well as purchase their own livestock! I first went down to meet partner Brian White, and to get a tour of the space. Of course seeing the beautiful restaurant was fun, and it certainly helped me start to conceptualize ideas for the session. I met a handful of their staff, and management who were all very friendly. No surprise that they were beyond helpful the day of the shoot.
Over the course of a few hours I captured the decor, incredibly prepared dishes, and customers enjoying their Creo experience. Brian gave me some ideas of what he’d like to see in the images and let me run with it. That piece is key to getting creative corporate shots. Any photographer, or artist for that matter, would tell you that suggestions work best. It enables the creative process, and gives inspiration without inhibiting unique ideas. I’m thrilled to know that they were happy with the images, and love seeing them using them already. It really was a pleasure to work with Brian White, and the staff at Creo. I will be making a trip there soon to enjoy their service, and some of these incredible dishes! Be sure to put them on your list of places to try. Is your mouth watering yet?
