Senior Portraits photography is way more than just having a fancy camera and taking pictures. For the new “professionals” that jump into the deep end of the pool, they quickly realize it is harder than they thought it would be. The purpose of this article is to help you from hiring the wrong photographer.

Client Reviews

When a business has many reviews they are more likely to be established, and deliver great products & services in comparison to other companies with a few to no reviews. If a photographer delivers an amazing experience, people will talk & share it. Google Reviews is one of the most common sites for business reviews.

Talent

A professional senior portrait photographer shall have a strong technical ability to capture a properly exposed portrait under varying conditions. In addition, it is equally important for you photographer to have the creative artistry to create unique imagery.

Personality

This is often overlooked, but it should be one of the more important skills. Is the photographer personable, engaging, honest and authentic? You are going to be spending time with your photographer; better make sure you can hang out with them, and they are not some crazy person.

Photography Style

As you search for senior pictures photographers, you will encounter many styles of senior photography. You will encounter imagery you like and imagery you do not like. By looking at the photographer’s blog and website, you will gain a better understanding of the photographer’s style other than just a few posts on social media.

Quality

It’s always best to focus on the quality of the imagery a photographer creates rather than the number of images one promises. Stay vigilant by focusing on the attention to details, and the artist’s decorative touch on the products the photographer creates.

Professional

After you have considered client reviews, talent, personality, photography style and quality, the next item on the list is professional experience. Is the senior portrait photographer an actual professional photographer or is this a part-time gig? A professional photographer will deliver on their promises and expectations. They will be honest, authentic, dependable, organized and prepared.

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