subject: The Best Orange County Photographer [print this page] There are so many different professionals to choose from that it can be really difficult to choose the best Orange County photographer for your special event. Whether you want some family photos taken or you have a wedding to photograph, there are three things you need to take in mind to make sure you choose the right professional that will do the best work for you. The three things you need to consider are your budget, your preferences and the emotional chord that a photographer strikes with you. Always take your time in choosing a professional to make sure that your pictures turn out more beautiful than you ever expected.
Professionals in photography use three different types of styles for different events: traditional, candid and artistic. A really good professional should be able to do all three of these styles. They might prefer one style over another, but if they are really professional they will do all three styles well. Ask them to show you some examples of the three types of styles. Many of the best Orange County photographers offer all kinds of different packages of different sizes for customers who have to stay within certain budgets.
Make sure that any photographer has the credentials to back up their work. Ask them where they went to school at and how long they have been in business. Do they have any special areas of interest? They should have a portfolio of their work that they can show you too. Be sure that you see an entire, complete album of an event that they covered, not just carefully picked out pictures that have been deemed as the best. If you like what you see, chances are pretty good that your pictures will turn out with the same high quality.
When you are talking with the photographer, pay attention to how they act as a person and as a professional. Are they too pushy with you? Are they listening to what you are saying? Do they seem too desperate for work? This is a big red flag if they seem like they are desperately looking for work, you need to ask yourself why they have a lack of customers! Make sure that you have a budget in mind before you walk in the door, and when you tell the photographer how much money you have to work with, see what kind of packages he or she will offer you. If you are interviewing more than one photographer, make sure that you quote them the same budget so that you can make a fair and educated decision.
