{"id":227054,"date":"2017-03-21T09:00:02","date_gmt":"2017-03-21T16:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/?p=227054"},"modified":"2022-07-01T12:26:45","modified_gmt":"2022-07-01T19:26:45","slug":"scott-photography-evolves-office-365","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/blog\/2017\/03\/21\/scott-photography-evolves-office-365\/","title":{"rendered":"Scott Photography evolves with Office 365"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In an era of filtered perfection and disappearing selfies, Louis Scott has made a living by photographing the authentic, \u201craw\u201d versions of his subjects. The mission of Scott Photography (located in San Antonio, TX) is to help individuals and businesses grow through the art of portraiture.<\/p>\n

Since founding his business in 2012, Scott has depended on Microsoft Office for operating his business. Whether it\u2019s a corporate client in need of headshots for the employees who make their product possible\u2013\u2013or an aspiring actor, hoping to be the next big thing\u2013\u2013Office helps Scott to always be ready.<\/p>\n

Scott has also taken more time for personal projects as his business grows. He created the Human Uniqueness Project, which includes The Firefighter Initiative\u2014portraitures of firefighters in day-to-day life, rather than in the acts of heroism that characterize their work. The Firefighter Initiative is meant to convey each firefighter\u2019s individuality as essential to the work they do for their communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think overall, people have a good amount of respect for firefighters,\u201d Scott says. \u201cBut they don\u2019t see them for everything they do in the community and on a daily basis. They just see people who are riding around putting out fires, and that\u2019s it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Scott is developing his art and his business\u2013\u2013with Office continuously at his side.<\/p>\n

Microsoft Word keeps Scott mobile<\/h3>\n

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Scott uses Microsoft Word throughout his daily workflow: for forms, proposals, direct marketing and jotting down quick notes. Word also makes it convenient for Scott to upload information into the company\u2019s CRM, and to access documents on the go. He loves Word\u2019s Design tab, which allows him to create business proposals for clients from scratch and appreciates the Thesaurus for improving his vocabulary as a writer.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhenever I\u2019m on the road, I need products and services that are as mobile as I am,\u201d Scott explains. \u201cUsing Office 365, if I ever need anything, all I have to do is pick up the phone or go to online help. It\u2019s very convenient\u2026 If I\u2019m at a shoot, and if I need help with anything, it\u2019s a good feeling to know that it\u2019s [Microsoft] who has my back.\u201d<\/p>\n

In headshots and client relationships, alike, Office helps Scott keep his customers smiling.<\/p>\n

\u201cI recall a time in which I needed to send a very important proposal to one of my clients, and thought I\u2019d have to return to my studio to reach a desktop,\u201d Scott says. \u201cBut I was surprised at how simple it was to create and send a proposal right from my mobile device using Office 365. It was a huge plus in my book.\u201d<\/p>\n

For sole proprietors, entrepreneurs and small businesses, it makes a big difference to have a little extra help.<\/p>\n

\u201cI chose Word over other writing and editing apps because Word offers me the tools I need to get the job done.\u201d<\/p>\n

PowerPoint allows Scott to showcase his work<\/h3>\n

PowerPoint supports Scott\u2019s growth by allowing him to build beautiful, shareable presentations that digitally showcase his vision in the best light. His favorite PowerPoint features include the ability to change themes, add voiceovers, customize transitions between slides, and add music, which he explains really brings each slide to life.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s tough to encompass all we have to offer into a single presentation. PowerPoint does a phenomenal job by giving me control to customize the presentations as I see fit,\u201d Scott says. \u201cI can create a single PowerPoint that can be used over and over… It allows me to leverage my time and focus on things that need my attention on a day-to-day basis.\u201d<\/p>\n

To capture a subject\u2019s personality on film, photographers must be flexible, trust their vision, and keep their finger on the button. Through his customized approach to presentation building through Office 365, Scott has the confidence to go into every meeting, ready to showcase his work.<\/p>\n

Professional photographers must manage a unique balance of business and beauty, and Microsoft Office 365 was built to help.<\/p>\n