We've had a photographer on staff for a number of years. His first responsibility is to the needs of the Archives dept., but we can arrange for him to do phtoographs of our objects for publication, public presentation etc. The hitch is that he often gets pulled away to photograph events, etc. If you get a staff photographer you should get his/her priorities straight with your administration and write down is some sort of a procedures manual what you actually agreed to. You'd be surprised how the details of a deal fade when somebody needs a photographer NOW!
For more specific information on our operation and equipment, I'd suggest you contact Michael Rose, visual arts archivist, at [log in to unmask] and Bill Hull, staff photographer, at [log in to unmask] at the Atlanta History Center.
Good Luck.
Linda
Linda Bitley
Interim Registrar
Atlanta History Center
130 West Paces Ferry Road, NW
Atlanta, GA 30305-1366
T: 404/814-4053
F: 404/814-2041
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W: atlantahistory.net
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Hello,
I manage a visual resources department in a mid-size art museum (collection
= approx. 100,000 objects). We are considering the pros and cons of hiring
a part-time in-house photographer. We currently work with a photographer on
a contract basis for our monthly photography sessions. The goal is to
increase creation of new photography without a significant rise in cost.
Specifically, I am interested if any institution has moved from using a
contract hired photographer to hiring a photographer on staff. If you
currently have a photographer on staff, could you describe your current
resources (staff, facilities, equipment) in your department, and the amount
of new photography that is created on a monthly basis? If you are using a
contract photographer, please let me know why you have chosen that option,
and your resources and production levels.
Any information you could give would be very much appreciated. Please
respond off list. Thank you!
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