Hiring a professional photographer? Then you want to be sure that you’re going with someone who’s got what it takes to make your photos look amazing. But how do you know that? Well, the truth is that there are some key things any good portrait photographer should have in their bag of tricks. So here are five important things to look for when hiring a photographer:
5 Tips for Hiring the Right Photographer
1) They’re passionate about their work. Professional photographers aren’t just doing this as a job. They love what they do and they want to share that love with you! Tip: Look at how they talk about their work on social media.
2) They understand what makes people look good in front of the camera. A good portrait photographer will know how to pose their subjects so they look their very best in every shot. They will show them reference images before and during the shoot. This is to manage expectations and help you achieve the results you are looking for.
3) They can handle lighting well in the photo style they focus on. A great portrait photographer will know how to make the most out of their light so that it works well considering the expected professional outcome of your photo session.
4) They know how to edit photos so that they’ll look their best no matter what kind of camera was used or what kind of environment the photo was taken in (even if there were harsh shadows or bright spots on the skin in the raw image).
5) They have a style that matches yours. This one is hard to fake but art is subjective and everyone has a different taste. Be sure that you like the style your photographer displays in their portfolio. Otherwise you risk being disappointed, even if you both verbally agree on a style not in line with their usual aesthetic.
Most Awarded Dubai Portrait Photographer
I hope the tips above will come in handy for you. And if you are interested to see examples of my portrait photography using natural light setup, including fine art and headshot photos, check out my Dubai portrait photography portfolio. Discover a range of portraits and read testimonials from customers who have hired me before. If you’d like to see my latest photos, follow me on my portrait photography Instagram. And if you like what you see, book your shoot today!
