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By Marie White


Professional photographers have over time become popular. There are many professionals to choose from when you have an occasion or function. The professional that is hired will play a key role in the quality of services offered. When selecting a portrait photographer Nanaimo residents can follow some useful tips. The reason for hiring professionals is to get professionally taken photos.

You will need to check the portfolio of the photographer. Taking photos of families or children is different from that of weddings or corporate work. You need to check that the photographer is well experienced as regards family photography and that you can do by reviewing their portfolio. Photography is majorly subjective and thus the best thing will be to look at their photos to know what is on offer. You need to go further and check the lighting.

Clients are supposed to think about the setting in which they would like to work and get a professional that is proficient with that setting. There are various settings where portraits are taken, mostly studios, from the house or outdoors. Some photographers only work on one location whereas others operate from studios that have backdrops. Clients are advised to think about their preferred setting and constraints regarding time. The chosen professional should be able to work in your selected setting or settings.

It helps to look for full-time photographer. Most of the photographers might be part time professionals whose jobs are not strictly photography. Having two or more jobs would mean they are not able to fully concentrate on photography. Full time photographers tend to be more reliable, fast and responsive. They also have business insurance and with backup equipment in case of equipment failure. Such photographers will most likely be operating legally as a business.

After getting ready, you need to sign the contract. With contracts, there is mutual protection of both the client and photographer. Photographers are supposed to send their clients the contracts after a decision is reached to work together. Contracts have details of policies of the studio, payment issues and contingency plans. Clients should go through contracts carefully before signing them. There should not be any payment until a contract is in place.

You need to know whether you will be meeting the photographer before the sessions in order to plan. The best photographers will meet you in person before the sessions so that you discuss issues of location, different creative ideas and issues of clothing. When you meet them in prior, you can fully benefit as you plan on all issues for the sessions. Meeting also makes you comfortable before you get photographed.

It is important to ask the photographer if they offer in person ordering, design assistance and printed work. There are professionals that will sit with you after the session to review images and allow you to order portraits on different print media. They will also help to identify best places to hang the photos.

Insurance is important when it comes to portrait photography. This offers protection in case of accidents or any eventualities during shoots. This should be confirmed in prior.




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