HOW TO HIRE A GOOD PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER: BY SENIOR PICTURES DENVER

Hiring a good photographer is easy. All you have to do is go online or check in the local Yellow Pages and you will a huge variety listed for customers. However, one thing you and I know is that not all photographers are talented. Some just take photos while others somehow manage to take gorgeous photos that make you look happy, beautiful and just simply stunning. Customers do get lured into signing up with the first firm they come across and for this reason, we at Senior Pictures Denver, created this guide to help you choose the best professional photographers available.

Start by checking referrals and studio books

Ask around with friends and family to find a good photographer. If someone is recommending a photographer, we also suggest you take a look at the photos taken by that photographer to understand how they work. You can check the photos at the person’s home or you can visit the photographer and ask for his studio book or portfolio of shots. This will immediately provide an idea of how the person works and the images they capture. If the photographer does not have a portfolio ask for references and visit the person to look at the photos taken. Most photographers will be happy to provide referrals and this should be a good indication of how they work.

 Lighting

You will be surprised at how many photographers don’t understand lighting and lighting can actually make the same shot look dramatically different. A good photographer can work with all sorts of lights and created beautiful images anytime during the day. If the light is not proper, they will carry their own lighting arrangements to ensure that the photographs have the correct depth and details. When you are looking at the photographer’s portfolio make sure you evaluate the images for blown highlights, dark spots and light spots, splotchy photos, finer details, etc.  Good photos actually appear lively with a range of beautiful depth and shading that makes the person or image actually vibrate with vitality. If you cannot understand what we are talking about, compare the photographer’s portfolio with the images on Senior Pictures Denver. This should provide an idea of what to expect and what not to find in a good photographer’s book.

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 Techniques

Apart from lighting, photography is a 100% digital profession. That means almost everything not nice or not beautiful can be removed from a photo with the best computer editing techniques possible. The same photo can be converted into black and white, retro, sepia tinted, etc. to create a range of modern or retro looks to suit your requirements. Of course, your chosen photographer should know these techniques to create the best images possible.

Price

Cost is important and photographers may charge an upfront charge or a per photo charge. Make sure you check with the studio as some photographers like Senior Pictures Denver provide both options for customers. The cost should include a photo book, travel expenses for the photographer and any other incidentals.