#1
Check their reviews. From Google, Facebook, and other social media reviews, people post their experiences online, and those speak for themselves.
#1
Check their reviews. From Google, Facebook, and other social media reviews, people post their experiences online, and those speak for themselves.
#2
Do they have a portfolio? Look at the work they have done. If they have a website, this makes it even better. Make sure their style fits what you imagine for your future sessions. Compare their portfolio to other portfolios out there. Please note their editing style.
#2
Do they have a portfolio? Look at the work they have done. If they have a website, this makes it even better. Make sure their style fits what you imagine for your future sessions. Compare their portfolio to other portfolios out there. Please note their editing style.
#3
Most photographers specialize in different niches nowadays. If you're looking to do boudoir, and the photographer specializes in a different niche, it’s a no-go!
#3
Most photographers specialize in different niches nowadays. If you're looking to do boudoir, and the photographer specializes in a different niche, it’s a no-go!
#4
Are they within your budget? The prices of photographers range from low to high. Some photographers will charge you $500, while others will cost you $5,000 for the same gig. Have in mind what you can afford, but don’t let price be the main factor. REMEMBER, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!!
#4
Are they within your budget? The prices of photographers range from low to high. Some photographers will charge you $500, while others will cost you $5,000 for the same gig. Have in mind what you can afford, but don’t let price be the main factor. REMEMBER, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!!
#5
Make sure they have availability for dates you have in mind. If you have a wedding in six months, check with the photographer to see if they have availability then. Some photographers need several months in advance. Book as early as possible!
#5
Make sure they have availability for dates you have in mind. If you have a wedding in six months, check with the photographer to see if they have availability then. Some photographers need several months in advance. Book as early as possible!
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#6
See if they have insurance. Don’t be ashamed to ask them this question! Have peace of mind knowing they are covered in case of an accident, injury, emergency, or damage.
#6
See if they have insurance. Don’t be ashamed to ask them this question! Have peace of mind knowing they are covered in case of an accident, injury, emergency, or damage.
