I know that these systems are good, I personally find them really easy to use, but I have an understanding of tables, how they work and the knowledge of html so I can never go wrong with them. If a client had that level of understanding then they too would find it simple and easy to use, but with that level of understanding there would be no need for them to be using a content managed system for producing emails.

So the day wasn’t a complete wash out we decided to take individual shots against a basement brick wall, these shots turned out nicely, but people were still itching over the group shot. The suggestion “why don’t we do a group photo in the house” came up, I looked around wincing at the thought of getting any sort of of professional shot in a very student looking house. Before I knew it they were all huddling together in a grotty old doorway “this will make a great shot!”. I reluctantly started snapping away take pictures which wouldn’t look out of  place on facebook, but they loved them and I didn’t really have the heart to tell them that they were totally inappropriate for what was required, I suggested maybe booking in with the picture house and taking some more pictures there.

One think I’ve learn when dealing with a large number of creative people is that you really have to get them by the scruff of the neck and take control of the situation or nothing constructive will come out of a photo-shoot. People always seem happy and willing to take design advice from you, but as soon as photography is mentioned everyone deems themselves an expert as they have taken some shots that people loved on a night out with their camera phone. So for now I’m still in search for that perfect picture…