Whether it’s your wedding, a corporate event, a retirement party, anniversary, quinceanera, tradeshow, birthday celebration or private event… A LOT of planning goes into throwing a successful party for you and your guests! You’ve poured your heart and soul into planning the perfect event, and now you need the best event photographer to make sure you capture all the important moments on your big day! But with all the photographer choices today, how can you be sure you pick the best event photographer? Worry no more, because here are a few helpful tips and tricks to help you choose the best photographer for your event!
- Check out their sample event photos, and particularly photos that they have of events that are similar to yours. In today’s digital age, EVERY photographer worth hiring will have an online portfolio and social media presence. Make sure their event photos are recent, as well as who took them and edited them. Some of the larger studios have multiple photographers and photo editors, so you want to make sure you know exactly who is snapping your pics!
- Take a look at the photographers online reputation. You should always make sure that the event photographer you choose is reliable, trustworthy and punctual!
- It’s always a plus if your event photographer you choose has worked at your event venue. Although I wouldn’t consider this a requirement, it’s always nice to know that the photographer is familiar with the location, so they have an idea as to what to expect.
- Let the event photographer know ahead of time what type of photos you want and expect from your event. If you want individual/group photos of all attendees, formal photos of the guests of honor, candid photos of people having fun, creative or artistic photos of the venue itself, or any other specific types of photos, it’s best to let the photographer know what your expectations are. Most good event photographers will be sure to capture a nice blend of everything, but letting the photographer know ahead of time what your expectations are will allow them to focus more on shots that you really want.
- Make sure your event photographer carries the proper insurance. Most event venues require that all vendors working on their location are properly insured. Confirming that your event photographer is fully insured up front can save you a lot of last minute stress and heartache!
- Confirm all the services that are included with your event photographer, and get it in writing (i.e. a contract). A good event photographer will make sure there are no last minute surprises, and will let you know things ahead of time such as: how many photographers will be on location; how long they will be at your event shooting; how many final photographs you can expect per hour; whether or not there will be any travel/parking charges; how and when to expect your final photos; what the total cost shall be for their services and when it is due.
- And finally, whenever possible, provide your event photographer with your day-of-coordinator’s name and number (if you have one), and an agenda of the days festivities. This will ensure that your photographer is aware of when certain activities are scheduled to happen, so that they can position themselves to capture the best possible shots for your memories!
Hope this information provides you with some helpful tips and tricks in picking the best event photographer!
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