Social Media Packages for the Socially Distanced…

I’m excited to launch a new package for small businesses in Berkshire who are about to re-open, or who are already open but with new services for their socially distanced customers! It looks as though life is about to start returning to a new kind of normal and food businesses and ‘non-essential’ businesses will be able to open to the public again, albeit with safety measures in place. You can see my own safety precautions for working with people here.

Now is the perfect time to be looking at your marketing material to make sure that you stand out from the competition as people start to get out and about again. It seems that there are now two types of customers - those who can’t wait to get back to their old lives and who will be rushing to the nearest Pub as soon as it opens for a well deserved pint and plate of fish and chips (I really miss fish and chips!!), and then there are those who will be a bit more cautious and unsure about their safety as the lockdown is lifted and may need some encouragement. Both of these customers will need to know that you’re there, that you’re open and what you have to offer as well as needing some reassurance that it’s safe for them to visit you.

I recently did a test shoot with lovely local restaurant and bar - Fidget and Bob - they have managed to successfully ride out the lockdown by offering a take away service for their delicious coffee, pastries and meals as well as teaming up with local suppliers to provide basics like eggs, vegetables and drinks. They have a fantastic safety system in place for customers placing orders and have managed to remain busy and smiling throughout the quarantine!

The packages I’m launching will include a 1 hour (at least) photoshoot to create at least 15 images of your premises, staff (if they are up for it!), food and products. If you have any particularly game customers it would be great to get some shots of them as well!! I can also add on a short training session to give you some ideas of how to do your own photos, with tips on how to make the most of the lighting and equipment you have available. Another optional add on is a GIF selection - GIFs are fantastic for social media (as we all know that Google loves a video), and they really stand out on your website and marketing. I can also help with some design work to help your images stand out more on the socials.

Packages will be bespoke for your needs, and pricing starts at just £99 (I don’t charge VAT so there aren’t any additional costs). I’m also offering a 19% introductory discount for your first session until the end of July (let’s hope that things are back to normal by then, I may extend the offer!). Just quote COV19 when you get in touch for more details.

Shuet at Fidget and Bob says "Catherine from Creative Commercial Photography recently did a photo shoot here at Fidget & Bob, and we are so happy with the results. Like many businesses, we have relied on our 'homemade' photos in an effort to cut costs, but professional photos are in a league of their own and the evidence is right there for all to see - the composition, angle and light are something to behold! Catherine even made the café feel new to us – we saw things we hadn't seen before (and we've been here a LOT!) 

We gave Catherine a free rein and it was remarkable how quickly she became 'anonymous'. We felt comfortable with her, and she was respectful of the social distancing measures in place.

We have already invited Catherine back to take more pictures. Meanwhile, for other small businesses, we highly recommend her introductory offer of £99 for a 1 hour session, which we feel represents exceptional value. What are you waiting for?!"

I really hope to work with you soon and look forward to supporting some local businesses as much as possible - it’s great to stick together during these strange times!

Big hugs (from a distance)