I suggested the the photographer shoot the arrangement, then remove the objects in front. this allowed the designer to finesse the composition in post production.
Color Balance: broadens color range and helps maintain continuity across multiple images. Split-Toning: HDR technique from single image that increases highlight and shadow detail. Compensates for over and/or under exposed photography. File Management: I maintain strict naming conventions and archiving. This allows me to easily locate previous work in minutes. Upon request, I maintain a complete catalog of work on my FTP server or DropBox for my clients to permanently access final versions of their work.