Do you have an upcoming company event, retreat, awards ceremony or teambuilding exercise and want quality photos of it to be published in the business newsletter?

Even though taking photos has become so easy with the use of smartphones, a lot of businesses still prefer to hire event photographers. Because they are professionals who possess the right event photography talents and skills, they can deliver high-quality photos that you, your co-workers, and your employees cannot.

To find the right person or team to do event photography on an important day, there are several things that you need to do. Below are a few tips to help you get started:

Take a look at their portfolio.

Even if you have very little knowledge about corporate event photography, you should not have a difficult time telling if a photographer is good or bad. Usually, professional corporate event photographers capture clear, straight, well-timed, and focused pictures. Look to see if the photographer has photographed similar events in the past, and if the photos match what you are looking for.

Find out their work history and experience.

Working with someone who has done corporate event photography in the past is preferred to working with someone who has only photographer weddings or parties. Those with experience know what the best practices are to achieve great results, what challenges and obstacles might come and how to fix them right away, and so on. If possible, hire an event photographer who has done something very similar to your event, especially in terms of scale and size, as their familiarity and experience are crucial to the success of capturing your event.

Read online feedback and reviews.

When you search for an event photographer to hire, you may find that there are plenty of options near you. With so many to choose from, you might be worried about picking the wrong one. Reading feedback and reviews left by their past clients and customers can help you figure out which one to go with. Find out what people are saying about working with them- How did their pictures turn out? Were they punctual, professional, and respectful from the first meeting, on the day of the event, and after the pictures were delivered? How did they react when changes or adjustments were asked for? Did they have any special requests that were a bit unreasonable?

Check their pricing.

Different event photographers offer different package pricings so take that into consideration when deciding on which photographer on your list to hire. Discuss what exactly you are paying for so you don’t have any surprise fees after the event is over. Many photographers charge by the hour, while others offer packages that include a fixed time period, a certain number of shots, editing, digital copies, and prints. While the cheapest photographer might seem like a good idea for your budget, make sure you are getting a combination of value and quality with whichever photographer you decide to hire.