Project Summary
Explore Elgin’s photography will reflect both the demographic and dynamic range of attractions that the city of Elgin has to offer. The photo count goal is 1,500 to 2,500, (excluding the 1MB web friendly copies) with many locations and setups included below. Deadline for all images is June 30, 2024, and the budget is $20,000.
There are many benefits to working with Axiom Media group for this project. As a company that strives for high level quality production, the portfolio work should speak for itself in terms of the production level. Here are a few other key benefits:
- Familiarity with the area – Our photographers are either from Elgin, live close by(Geneva and Wheaton), and/or have visited Elgin countless times. Knowing the area can help best strategize how to approach this project to put Elgin on the best display possible. We care about our communities and find it to be a privilege to promote Elgin and all it’s amenities.
- Administration support – Axiom staffs full time administrative help for scheduling, invoicing, communication with models/photographers, as well as periodic updates on the progress of the project. Based on this project’s budget, Axiom will utilize 30 hours of administration for scheduling, communication to Elgin POC, photographers, editors, models, and location representatives.
- Multiple high level photographers – With more than one photographer that uses high end gear and top level training, Axiom is able to create an ambitious schedule to make sure this project comes to completion within Explore Elgin’s deadline. This also opens the possibilities for more high end production captures based on storyboarded desires. Based on this project’s budget, Axiom will utilize 45 hours for all photography shoots.
- Editing staff – Axiom will be able to deliver successful images edited and the correct formats listed in the RFP in a timely manner. Based on this project’s budget, Axiom will utilize 45 hours of editing to render all images in full resolution and web friendly size for immediate use.
- Experience – Axiom has 20 years of combined experience in these exact fields to bring the best images that will achieve Explore Elgin’s goal of encouraging Elgin residents to enjoy all that Elgin has to offer. The experience has ranged from hundreds of family shoots, sporting events, corporate events, high end portrait shoots, weddings, headshots, interior architecture photography, and many more.
- Insurance – Axiom has sufficient business insurance to ensure any related liabilities are not a hinderance to the project’s completion. Proof of insurance through State farm can be given before project start.
Centre of Elgin logistics
Scheduling
- Contact organization to inform on project and guidance on schedule/staff availability
- Schedule 2 different dates for photography (second date is for pickups)
- Model releases brought on site
- 8 hours of admin
- 15 hours of photography
- 15 hours of editing
Relevant portfolio
Arts
Scheduling
- Contact 4 studios for permission (preferred list from Elgin on acceptable studios)
- Locate 2-3 mural/statue locations
- Schedule 3 different dates for photography (third date is for pickups and booked models if needed)
- Model releases brought on site
- 5 hours of admin
- 10 hours of photography
- 10 hours of editing
Relevant portfolio
Outdoors
Scheduling
- Contact families to offer family shoot at an Elgin park
- Contact organization for permission if needed
- Schedule photographer, drone pilot and families
- Schedule 3 different dates for photography (third date is for pickups and booked models if needed)
- Model releases brought on site
- 15 hours of admin
- 15 hours of photography
- 15 hours of editing
Relevant portfolio
Outdoor dining
Scheduling
- Contact 8-10 establishments for permission (preferred list from Elgin on acceptable locations)
- Schedule 2 different dates for photography (second date is for pickups and booked models if needed)
- Model releases brought on site
- 2 hours of admin
- 5 hours of photography
- 5 hours of editing
Relevant portfolio
