How to Find the Right Photographer for You!
If you’re looking for a photographer to hire for your pictures and not sure what else to ask for other than their prices, let us help you! A lot can go into choosing the right photographer so here are some tips to make sure you choose the right one!
HERE’S A FEW THINGS TO LOOK FOR WHEN YOU’RE LOOKING AT A PHOTOGRAPHERS WEBSITE:
1. HIGH QUALITY IMAGES: Professional photographers invest in high quality equipment to make sure that they can produce high quality images that can stand the test of time. A phone or even some entry level cameras just won’t cut it.
2. THE EDIT: Consider how the images have been edited. Notice the skin tone and how about the lighting? Is the subject in the images bright and colorful? These aspects are important because what you see on their website will be how your own images turn out.
3. THE EXPERIENCE: Photographers offer a wide range of experiences so considering what is included in your session is important. Every photographer offers something different, so finding out what kind of experience each offers can help you decide who is best for what you need.
WHEN YOU’VE NARROWED YOUR OPTIONS DOWN TO A FEW PHOTOGRAPHERS, IT’S TIME TO ASK SOME QUESTIONS! HERE ARE THREE THINGS TO ASK YOUR POTENTIAL PHOTOGRAPHER:
1. Ask to see a FULL session. Any photographer can post a few great highlights, but it’s important that the photographer you hire can produce a full session of amazing images that have great lighting, focus, and color throughout.
2. Ask about their timeline. You will need to know what months they are currently booking for, what the time period is between the session and the gallery delivery, and how long it takes for products to come in.
3. Ask to see their reviews. This is important when considering hiring a photographer. When you’re online and you found something that you want to buy, you usually head to the reviews to make sure what you are getting is a good product. This is the same when hiring someone for portrait services.
Now LET’S DISCUSS SOME WARNING SIGNS THAT SHOULD CAUTION YOU WHEN IT COMES TO FINDING THE RIGHT PHOTOGRAPHER FOR YOU.
1. NO CONTRACT: If your photographer doesn’t have a contract this means that you are not protected if they do not show up to your session date or don’t give you your pictures after you’ve paid for them.
2. They won’t show you a FULL SESSION: It’s pretty easy to produce a few really nice photos from a full session. But what if the rest of the session doesn’t look the same?
3. No REVIEWS: the photographer you hire for your senior session should have several testimonials on their site or on their google business profile. If they don’t have any published, then ask them for references so you can be sure.
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