4.7 Imagery

Imagery plays an important role in the the BlackBerry brand’s graphic style, identifying BlackBerry products and services and showing them in active, everyday use.

In addition to photographs of actual BlackBerry smartphones, described on the next page, there are two other categories of imagery that can be used in communications: (1) BlackBerry Usage Imagery; (2) Portrait Imagery

Shown below are examples of these kinds of imagery with some general style guidelines to ensure consistent brand presentation.

1. BlackBerry Usage Imagery

Images showing people using BlackBerry smartphones provide concrete illustrations of the product’s flexibility in real-life situations. In selecting images, strive for simple compositions and avoid staged or posed situations. One technique to use is short depth-of-field, where the smartphone is in focus and other elements are out of focus. 2. Portrait Imagery

Portrait shots convey the benefits of BlackBerry products. They should appear in environments with natural or diffused lighting that avoids strong shadows. End-User focused shots focus on the mobile professional. Business Marketing oriented shots focus on the business professional in a relevant business scenario.