You need a professional photographer, but there are so many to choose in your local area. Just how do you make your choice? You know budget will come into it, but what about all those other niggling factors? Here are three things to consider, other than cost, to help you choose a photographer.
Image courtesy of Nadia Marlow while working at Majestic Hotels Adelaide
Find Someone You Connect With
Personalities need to match, which is why it’s so important to meet with photographers and discuss your needs. Find someone you can bond and joke with, someone who will understand your style and personality. This is the best way to make it an experience to remember.
Someone who matches your personality won’t get you doing shots you’re not comfortable with.
See Their Portfolio
Always ask to see a portfolio of work. While references can help to determine skill, the portfolio physically shows you a photographer’s abilities. You’ll be able to see if there are certain types of shots they prefer, or if they can capture those “in-the-moment” images.
This is very important to make sure they can capture the type of shots needed for your business. Hiring someone who is well versed in wedding photography may not be the best when you need landscape shots. They have slightly different skill sets and experience needed.
Image courtesy of Nadia Marlow while working at Majestic Hotels Adelaide
Discuss Your Needs
You want to make sure a photographer understands the needs of your project. This will help to make sure you get the shots that will boost your business or brand, for example. While checking personalities suit, talk about what you hope to gain from these images. You can even ask for samples that are linked directly to these gains to make further sure they understand.
Distance and cost aren’t just the factors you need to consider when choosing a photographer. Make sure you gel and don’t forget to discuss samples and experience to make sure you get the right one.