Originally published on Roshsillars.com Feb 2008
Number one is always view a photographer’s portfolio. Next interview potential photographers by phone or in person. Each photographer will offer different styles, personality, solutions and pricing for your project. It is up to you to find the right match for your project or company. Below are some questions to consider.
Ten questions (no order) to ask a commercial photographer
1) What is your photographic specialty?
2) How might you approach our project?
3) What experience to you have with similar projects?
4) How do you address photographic usage and copyrights?
5) Do you offer per image or day rates?
6) What addition fees might we expect?
7) Do you have cancellation or weather fees?
8 ) Do you archive your images, how?
9) How long before we see our first image and receive final images?
10) What would you need from us to complete this project?
Experience and reputation are important. But how long a photographer has been in business is not so important. I’ve been in business twenty years, but the last thing I want is my work to look like it. Also, consider additional questions relevant to your project. What other questions can you think of?
