#hotographer

“This was taken on a safari in Kruger national park, South Africa. The scene was like something straight out of a storybook: a wild baboon, impala and elephant crossing the road together, all lined up neatly in a row”.

If you are throwing an event such as a corporate party, wedding, or birthday soon, you’ll likely want to hire a photographer to capture all of the special moments from the day. As a freelance photographer, Michelle Daly-DeSchryver frequently photographs important events for her clients. There are many popular photographers working in every city around the world, so it can be difficult to choose the right one for you. Here are some tips for finding a great fit.

- Browse event photo blogs online to get an idea of what style of photography you’d like for this party. Once you’ve decided how you’d like your photos to look, you can browse portfolios online of freelance photographers and find some options that correlate with your stylistic ideals.

- Read reviews of the photographer that you are interested in, and if you have friends and family that have worked with them, have a discussion to get their candid opinions. Prior experiences are likely to be similar to the one that you’ll have at your event, so this is very important. You can also ask people in your network for recommendations – they might know someone great that you haven’t even thought of.

- Once you’ve narrowed your options down to just two or three, contact them and have a quick discussion about your event. Make sure they’ve worked with events of a similar scope and that they feel comfortable with the kind of work that you are asking for.