7 Tips for Capturing Perfect Photos for Your New Website

When it comes to capturing the attention of a potential customer that lands on your website, you have about half a second. How do you do it? A great first step is to have incredible visuals, which starts with showcasing your products and services in the most authentic way possible. Having a visually appealing website is essential for small service-based businesses, including auto shops, landscapers, and roofers, as high-quality photography plays a crucial role in creating an important first impression. At MORBiZ, we encourage small business owners and managers to capture unique photography that properly captures your endeavors so that we can use this imagery on your custom small business website. Here are our seven tips to help you capture stunning photos for your new website.
Plan Your Shots
Before you start taking photos, plan out what you want to capture. Identify key aspects of your business, such as services, team members, and facilities, and make a list of specific shots you need.
Invest in Quality Equipment
Consider investing in a good camera or hiring a professional photographer. Higher-quality equipment produces sharper, more professional-looking images that will enhance the overall appeal of your website. However, if that’s out of budget, your smartphone will likely take great pictures. Be sure to take a variety of images in both horizontal and vertical formats.
Showcase Your Work
Highlight your expertise by showcasing aspects of your work or before-and-after photos of completed projects. This gives potential customers a clear idea of the quality of your services.
Capture the Details
Pay attention to the small details that make your business unique. Whether it's intricate designs or precision workmanship, capturing these details can set you apart from the competition.
Include People
Adding human elements to your photos can help create a personal connection with your audience. Include photos of your team members at work or interacting with customers to showcase the human side of your business.
Use Natural Light
Whenever possible, take photos in natural light to avoid harsh shadows and unflattering lighting. Position your subjects near windows or doors to make the most of natural light.
Optimize for the Web
After capturing your photos, you will want to send them to MORBiZ so we can optimize them for the web by resizing and compressing them. This ensures fast load times on your website without compromising image quality.
If you’re interested in a beautiful custom website for your business, you can rely on MORBiZ to be a great partner. We’ll create all the necessary content to get your site up and running wonderfully, whether you provide us with photos or not (but we hope you do!). To learn more about our web presence services, including custom websites, please call 855-266-7249 or fill out this
contact form. We look forward to helping you build your business online and off.









