Photographers Directory for a Photographer local
to you.
 How do you find the right photographer for
your needs?
Here are the things you should be looking for
and questions you should ask yourself and the photographer
- First and foremost – look at their work
- Don't be afraid to ask for references
- Then you need to know if they will ‘suit'
you and mix with ease at the event you have planned.
Are they too brusque, too loud or too retiring?
- Do they take the type of pictures that you
want – posed or reportage (capturing the event
as it unfolds journalistic-style). Or do you want
a more artistic approach which could be described
as a combination of journalistic techniques with
a sense of style and aesthetics so that the moment
is captured without losing their sense of composition.
- Their skills in the area of taking sharp
fully focused or softer pictures must be explored
- How will they present their finished work
for your inspection – contact sheets, on DVD?
 How do you get the photographs you want?
The photographer does not know what your preferences
are. He/she does not know who or what is most important
at your event. If he/she is not fully briefed then
you will get beautiful photos of the people and scenes
he thinks look good. So a pretty guest or a cute child
that catches his eye will attract his attention (who
may or may not be important guests). Then he may be
approached by your guests who may see the opportunity
of getting their own personal pictures. So how do you
avoid this?
- Make a list and very specific about who what and
where
- Advise your photographer of any really important
or special-types of photographs you require.
- Assign someone who knows your guests as the photographer's
assistant at the event so they can guide him to
right people at the right time.
- Get any posed shots done early in the event so
that everyone is fresh and looking their best
Remember - when all the fuss has died down and you
are back in your daily routine your photographs will
help you re-live your treasured memories.
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