3 Questions to Ask Your Photographer
Once you’ve decided you want to invest in a professional shoot, choosing a photographer can be really hard. Trust me, I get it, and I’m here to help. Aside from the basics, like dates and rates, it’s difficult to know what you should be asking - especially if it’s your first professional shoot. Here are some example questions for you to ask a photographer before setting up a session.
Q1: What style of direction (if any) can I expect during the shoot?
This is important because it will help you get a feel for things before you commit. Each photographer is different and will conduct their shoot according to their preferences. While the final shot matters, how you get there matters, too. With me, shoots are prompted as opposed to posed, and are completely tailored for even the least cooperative of family members. This means I won’t be directing you into poses, rather allowing you to be your wonderful selves as I snap away.
Q2: What kind of wardrobe works best?
Depending on where you’re shooting, the lighting and the overall aesthetic of the images you’re looking to create - your photographer should give you some recommendations on your outfits. Personally, I always make recommendations based on the factors I believe you need to be aware of - but it’s really important to me that you have the final say, because you need to feel good in whatever you choose to wear.
Q3: Out of all your photos, which one is your favourite and why?
This is a great way to get to know your photographer. Generally speaking, we love speaking about our own work and we love connecting with our clients - well, I do anyway. It’s a wonderful way to understand how your photographer pieces their art together and will help you establish whether or not it resonates with you.
A photo session with me is a chance to pause and step back from life’s daily pressures. It’s a chance to turn down the background noise and be fully present with the people you cherish most, or simply for you to be with yourself. If you have any questions, my DMs and emails are always open, or you can get in touch with me right here.