Some of the most beautiful things in life are moments captured in memories, feelings that can relived in pictures, smiles and laughter that can be felt each time you look at your family portraits. Finding the right family photographer and trusting that person to capture your family story can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be.
Here are our top three tips on how to choose your family photographer:
Photography Style that speaks to you - Every photographer has a signature look and feel to their portraits and relating to the photographer’s style is crucial. When you are thinking of adorning your walls with beautiful family portraits, how do you envision your family moments?
Do you like the perfectly posed, poised and looking straight at the camera, classic portraits or do you like the natural ones with focus on capturing smiles and candid moments that just happen?
Do you love the indoor look of a studio or a family home or the natural outdoor look in your backyard or at your favorite park?
Bear in mind that working in an outdoor setting is dependent upon the weather, lighting, crowds etc. and working in a studio environment with complete control over the weather will give a consistent look to your portraits. Your decision should be based upon what speaks to you and what look you are going for.
Having a vision of what you want to see on your walls everyday will help you choose your photographer. And you want a photographer who is comfortable doing both indoor and outdoor shoots.
2. Research and Reviews - Always look at the photographer reviews on Google and on their social media.
Research on the kind of clientele they have. The variety of clientele they have in their portfolio speaks a lot about the photographer’s credibility. A photographer who has the experience in working and dealing with all kinds of people from various walks of lives is someone you can work with and will put you at ease.
Research and find out if they are a full service studio. Trust us when we say you don’t want to receive your portraits on a memory stick and then be responsible for printing it at your nearest printers.
The quality of the prints is everything!
Your family portraits are a legacy and will be passed down to your children and then theirs so do make sure that your photographer does archival quality museum prints and their wall art is of the finest quality.
3. Connection - When you reach out to the photographer, see the level of interest the photographer shows in knowing your family and you.
Taking the time to understand your family connections and taking the interest in knowing your family and connecting with those who will be a part of the session is your photographer’s job. So find one who will connect with you, speak your language and will give you the time and the attention.
Your family portraits are your story so select a photographer who will capture all the fun, the laugher and represent your family in the most authentic light.
We hope you found these tips valuable in finding the right photographer for your family portrait session. Do you love Kapu’s signature style of family portraits? Reach out to her directly to schedule your consult, click on the button below: