What you need to consider before you pay that photography deposit.
If you’ve started the search for a photographer then you’ll know just how many options there
are. Before you go ahead and book a professional photographer for a shoot though, there are a
couple of important things to consider.
What style are you looking for?
Photographers have different styles so you need to decide on someone who can help you
achieve the end result you are looking for. This applies to everything from wedding and
maternity shoots to family and corporate shoots. Ask the photographer for some examples of
their latest work to evaluate whether they can cater to your needs.
Research and review.
Before you invest in a professional photographer you need to do your homework. Get online to
find a few customer reviews, browse around their website to view their latest work and have a
look around their social media pages to find out what others are saying about them. These platforms will also give you a good idea of their personality and style. Some other important
points to consider when researching photographers are:
1. Budget. Do their services fall within your price range?
2. Expertise. Are they experienced enough to give you the results you are looking for?
3. Location. Are they based in your area and are they willing to travel to a specific location
if need be?
4. Quality. Is the quality of their photos good enough? Look at aspects such as sharpness,
exposure, and saturation.
Create a shortlist.
Once you have done your research, create a shortlist of professional photographers that stand
out for you. Get in touch with each of them to discuss your needs and to ask any questions that
you might have. It’s important that you chat with the photographer over the phone if not in
person as this is the best way to get to know them and find out whether you’ll be able to work with them. Feeling uncomfortable or stressed out around your photographer makes for bad
photos.
It’s important that you pick a photographer that you have confidence in. Your photos are there
to last you a lifetime so while there is nothing wrong with helping out your photographer friend
who has just started out, it’s best to choose an experienced photographer for important events
and occasions that you can’t relive.
