how to choose your photographer
choosing a photographer to shoot with can be difficult. sometimes it’s hard differentiating who is sketchy and who is not, especially over the internet, not knowing who the person is or what they are like. after reading this you will feel at ease when choosing a photographer for your next shoot.
when choosing a photographer to shoot with look at these few key things:
go into their tagged page
look through the photos to see how people are reacting, or if they are sharing the photos given to them. this can be a good indication of if your chosen photographer is someone legitimate or someone you would like to work with
look at how you can benefit each other
either through tfp (trade for print), paid work and how you can personally benefit them. the photographer doesn’t expect you to work for free and neither should the client, so if you can bring something to the table, that can work well. that’s when you have a great collaboration, when both parties benefit
look for someone you feel absolutely comfortable with and happy to be around
find someone you’re comfortable with; that allows you to create incredible images like the one below! it allows the real you to show through a candid moment. the happy smile gives personality to the photos and brings happiness to whoever that views it. your photos will also stand out from the crowd. having a connection with the photographer also allows for a care free and easy shoot, and most importantly, shows the real you.
meet with your chosen photographer
meet over coffee beforehand to let them know exactly what you want to achieve. having a specific outline of what you want will prevent feeling stuck or unhappy while some stranger is taking your photo. eliminate that risk by meeting with them and getting to know them!
keep in contact and have good communication
having good communication helps to keep everything running smoothly during the shoot. even leading up to the shoot, communicate your ideas to allow the photographer to look for suitable locations and props.