TIPS ON HIRING A PHOTOGRAPHER FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Recently I interviewed and hired a photographer to join my team. But before I could, I needed to think about what I wanted in a photographer for my business. So here are a few tips that was/is a factor for me in my decision making. Oh and my photographer, made me, "hashtag ugly laugh" on our shoot. Kind of like Kim Kardashian's #UglyCry Meme that is floating out there on the internet... but a laugh instead. Which brings me to my first tip:
1) Authenticity.
If I feel that my interaction with a potential photographer is stiff, formal and almost robotic in response, I can't hang. Why? I tense up. I can't put my guard down. I'm having the circulating thoughts in my head of, "Who is this guy/girl, really though?"
2) Cohesive to Aesthetics to your Brand.
My photographic voice is cool balanced with pops of color, bright, true to life vibes, and bold. I can't bring aboard a photographer that produces warm images, darker images, etc. ( You can see a further example of my photographic voice and brand here.
3) Connectivity.
I need to feel like I can be personable with my photographer. Believe it or not, I get super nervous being in front of a camera, be it a simple photo or video. I need to be able to share concerns, insecurities, and why I have super dark bags under my eyes because my two dogs want to be let outside at 3AM and I'm not on top of my game. (Pretty sure that was a run-on sentence)
It's good to be able to talk to your photographer and have them understand, along with help making me "Wurk It"
4) Good Work Ethic.
Look, I have things to do. You have things to do. Life has things to do. I need quality work with a reasonable turn-around. I'm not trying to wait for my images and receive them well into my 80's or not at all.
I hope these tips give you some insight and are helpful. I also hope that my image below of my #UglyLaugh makes you laugh. Because laughter, my sweet friend, you're winning no matter what!
SideBar: Hey Robyn! My brilliant photographer for my team, I know your reading this boo. Thank you for such a great day and making me laugh hard! It was much needed! XO!
