| You've decided you want a professional portrait. | | | | not sure ask where he would recommend having the |
| You've searched the web and found there are a | | | | session based on your needs. |
| number of options available to you. You feel | | | | 7. Ask the photographer what she would recommend |
| overwhelmed. This article offers tips for choosing a | | | | you bring to the shoot. Take notes - these items will |
| portrait photographer. | | | | liklihood greatly enhance the quality of your. |
| | | | 8. Discuss with the photographer the type of clothing |
| 1. Find a Pen and Pencil and an Internet connection. | | | | that should be worn and what would be appropriate |
| 2. Decide on the specialty that best meets your | | | | for the location you are contemplating (i.e. what |
| needs. You have decided on portrait photography, | | | | should you wear at a beach portrait session). |
| but even within the portrait category, there are a | | | | 9. Evaluate if the photographer offers high value. |
| number of options. Photographers specialize in | | | | Some photographers offer high prices but also match |
| newborn, pet, engagement family and children. Decide | | | | that with a high quality price. This translates into a |
| one that has an experience in your area of need. | | | | good value. Other photographers have a low price |
| 3. Use a search engine to search on photographers in | | | | but not high quality. This may be a good value for |
| your area. | | | | you if a low price is your first priority. There is a large |
| 4. Find one whose work resonates with you. | | | | range in the value that photographers offer. Spend |
| 5. Call the photographer to see if they have the date | | | | some time determining what represents a good value |
| available (if you are not flexible - this often happens | | | | for you based on your values. A professional portrait |
| when planning a vacation and having the shoot at the | | | | is a valuable item - an heirloom that will be cherished |
| vacation destination). | | | | for generations. By making a good decision on your |
| 6. Ask the photographer what he thinks of the area | | | | photographer, you will be more likely to be satisfied |
| where you would like to have the session. If you are | | | | with the result of your investment. |