I wish I could use my own images for this article but the provided stock will have to be close enough as I can’t access anything on the computer and I can’t get to this on my phone.
With that in mind let’s ford ahead!
The written word has been bringing the world to life on page and screen for many a year.
Beautiful visions conjured, fantastic scenes crafted, and complicated scenarios explained.
I myself love waxing dramatic when describing the venues I share.
Yet, however lovely or relatable the prose is it can’t ensure accurate visualization the way a picture can.
Caption: A photo of a variety of books on bookshelves in a library.(Getty Images)
When I am sharing how much I love the endless choices in The Bizarre Bazaar and their eclectic collection it simply doesn’t have as much weight without showing it.
Photos, for me, are an important compliment to a well crafted review not only to help the reader connect to a location but also to put your words into context and connect to you as a reviewer. If I really want to draw people to my favorite spot at Horsetooth Reservoir it’s important to take the time to get a good shot of the place I love. Working to capture the space during the right weather/lighting/season to get the idyllic pic of the pool under the waterfall is a great achievement for me as a guide.
When I read a heartfelt or impassioned description of a location someone else loves I want to connect to their experience. If I am told the dome theater at the Museum of Discovery is not only beautiful but also inspiring I want to know if those words apply to the ideas in my head. I want to know if I feel it’s worth seeing before I hunt it down.
Supporting photographs not only capture the truth of a location but can also connect the reader to you as a reviewer.
Readers can see immediately if your language and photos create an exciting experience in their head, one that reminds them of what they love or creates a drive to explore something new.
Food photography is especially important to me. Capturing the dish as it’s served and not as it’s styled for a menu grabs the real culture of a venue. In my mind you don’t really know what you are in for until you’ve seen the food just as it hits the table.
Caption: A photo of fresh fruit smoothies on display in ice.(Getty Images)
Even if you are simply giving a 1 star review and complaining about a poor customer experience, though I hope that’s not the case, your readers will connect more to your experience if there is supporting visual evidence.
Whether you focus mainly on photography or are an experience oriented keyboard warrior (let words be your craft), the word and the visuals complimenting each other in your reviews is going to bring you that extra snap when it comes to drawing in an audience and building rapport with your community
I have always feel more connected to a guide if I see their photographic body of work compliments their written reviews.
In conclusion, and with very little knowledge of article writing as a whole, I hope you are able to connect your words and pictures to really bring out the life in a place!
Thank you for reading. : )
Happy snapping!!!