Are you planning a wedding, family reunion or birthday party or developing a social media strategy for your business and need a photographer? There is a big difference in someone who has a photography hobby and a professional photographer. Don’t just search “all styles of people photography Milwaukee WI,” choose the best photographer for your purpose.
Referrals
Your best source of photography referrals is your network: your family, friends, coworkers and business associates. If you know people who have recently held events like the one you are planning, you can ask them questions about their experiences and view their photos. For example, what photographer did they use, did the process go smoothly, how much did they pay and did they have any challenges?
If you are working with a photography company, you can check their Better Business Bureau rating and outstanding complaints as well as their standing with the local chamber of commerce. You may also check their professional website for customer reviews.
Specialties
You want an expert. While some photographers produce great wedding photography, they may not provide quality business photography because the skills required for product photography differ significantly. Lighting, environment, activity and subject have a significant impact on photography.
Portfolio
Look through your photographer’s online portfolio. However, be sure to look over their physical portfolio as well. Most events will have printed photographs and you want to be sure the photographer’s images produce quality printed photos as well.
You also want to pay attention to extensive photo editing. You want great initial shots that may need a little editing rather than poor initial shots that are edited to look good. It is always better to start with a quality image.
Interview
Interview the photographer and ask for references. Be sure to check them before signing any contract.
A little research can be the difference between a quality and a poor event or product portfolio. Spend the time necessary to choose the best photographer.
