{"id":1036,"date":"2020-10-15T19:15:54","date_gmt":"2020-10-15T19:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/blog\/?p=1036"},"modified":"2021-04-22T22:20:14","modified_gmt":"2021-04-22T22:20:14","slug":"how-to-find-a-good-portrait-photographer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/blog\/how-to-find-a-good-portrait-photographer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find a Good Portrait Photographer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to be the star of your own photoshoot? That\u2019s the fun of portrait photography, especially today. Portrait photography has shifted from something stiff and formal to something more accessible and enjoyable. People are investing in portrait photography for everything from elevating their professional presence with a great headshot, to creating a keepsake family photo you can treasure for generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But you don\u2019t want just anyone snapping these photos. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to spend a little extra time and effort to find a good portrait photographer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Makes a Good Portrait Photographer<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photography as a hobby has exploded in recent years as equipment prices have become more attainable than ever before. But that doesn\u2019t mean anyone with a good camera can produce exceptional photographs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden alignnone wp-image-1044\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image1-1.jpg\" alt=\"portrait of a lady posing in a rose garden\" width=\"254\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image1-1.jpg 457w, https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image1-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden alignnone wp-image-1043\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image2.jpg\" alt=\"portrait photo of a lady in red\" width=\"474\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image2-1024x684.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portrait photography is a niche skill in the industry. It makes sense when you think about it. For example, someone who specializes in real estate photography knows exactly how to light large rooms and find angles that maximize space. These skills are the opposite of what you need for portrait photography.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s not to say they couldn\u2019t take a decent picture of you. However, a good portrait photographer studies and understands people. Instead of a static room, they\u2019re working with the thoughts, feelings, insecurities and nervousness of real people in the moment. This proposes a whole host of challenges, in addition to the usual considerations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a look at what a good portrait photographer can bring to the table.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Put the Subject at Ease<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even the most carefree person can be awkward in front of the camera. If you\u2019re feeling stiff and self-conscious, it\u2019s going to show in the photograph. An experienced professional portrait photographer is adept at finding ways to put their subject at ease, finding little ways to get them to loosen up and get out of their head to grab that perfect pic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden aligncenter wp-image-1042\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image3.jpeg\" alt=\"a candid portrait of a lady in black hat and red background\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image3.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image3-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image3-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image3-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is especially true with family portraits. We all know that asking kids to stay still and pose is never going to work! A family portrait photographer is comfortable working with kids and bringing out their most adorable side for the instant needed to get a picture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden aligncenter wp-image-1041\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image4.jpg\" alt=\"a family photo for 4 laying on the grass\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image4.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image4-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image4-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/b><\/h3>\n<h3><b>Has a Signature Style<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While photographers can mimic other styles, portrait photographers tend to develop their own unique flair. It could be the way they choose settings or lighting. It could be the mood of the photo (artistic and serious versus fun and light). It could be a signature way of editing final photos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can Improvise on the Spot<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter how well planned a shoot is, a portrait photographer must always be ready to capture an unexpected moment that leads to something truly special. You could discuss poses for hours beforehand, but you never know when real life will bring you an even better option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/cdn\/media\/v1\/photo\/c2df0a2c-2712-404f-9022-2e55d9461d5c?sizeTypeCode=XXL&amp;method=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden aligncenter wp-image-1040\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image5.jpeg\" alt=\"a family photo of 4 in a wheat field\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image5.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image5-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image5-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image5-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/photographer\/ca\/los-angeles\/robin-r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Robin R<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Find a Good Portrait Photographer<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To find a good portrait photographer, you may want to start by asking your friends, family or co-workers for referrals. Given how popular portrait photography has become, it\u2019s likely you\u2019ll get a name or two out of this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if the idea of just casting a wide net through Google or Bing doesn\u2019t sound very appealing, Photobooker can make the search process a lot easier. Forget combing through website after website and submitting endless requests for pricing\u2014<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">we\u2019ve done all that<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Instead, you can just input the type of photography you need, when you need it and where you\u2019re located, and you\u2019ll get a curated list of photographers with listed prices, portfolios and even customer reviews. You can even filter the results by budget!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most importantly, you want to find someone who is truly a portrait specialist. You may love a photographer\u2019s landscapes, artistic commercial shots or architectural interiors, but you likely won\u2019t be happy with the pictures they take of you. Look specifically for portrait photographers with experience shooting what you want, whether its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-a-headshot-photo-session\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">professional headshots<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or fun family snaps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden aligncenter wp-image-1039\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image6.jpeg\" alt=\"a professional portrait photo of a lady in formal clothing\" width=\"601\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image6.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image6-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image6-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photobooker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image6-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Choose a Good Portrait Photographer<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve amassed a selection of photographers, it\u2019s time to get down to the business of actually choosing who you want to work with. Here are some tips to make that a little easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Find a Photographer Whose Style You Love<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We talked a bit earlier about how photographers tend to have a signature style. This is one of the most important decision factors in choosing a good portrait photographer. Whether you start out with a vision in mind or simply gravitate towards someone\u2019s style, you definitely want to make sure to choose someone who has the aesthetic you want in a portrait. Some examples are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Editorial\/photojournalistic &#8211; here, the photographer is looking to capture unposed, in-the-moment photos<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studio portrait &#8211; the more traditional style. This is also popular with newborn photoshoots.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fine art &#8211; let the photographer\u2019s true artistry shine through<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edgy &#8211; explore unconventional angles, viewpoints and framing for a completely original look<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Check Their Portfolio for Consistency<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can help weed out unscrupulous photographers who might have \u201cborrowed\u201d someone else\u2019s photos to put on their website. Look for consistency both in the quality of the photos as well as the types of reviews from people who have booked them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Interview for Personality Fit<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of a photographer\u2019s talent, you really want someone you\/your family is going to feel comfortable with. Have a phone call or meet in person if you can to just chat about what you\u2019re looking for, their experience, their process, etc. Get a feel for who they are as a person and what they might be like to work with. If you just don\u2019t feel it, it\u2019s probably time to move on to the next one on your list.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Much Do Portrait Photographers Charge?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re going to see a bit of a range in pricing for portrait photography. A lot of factors go into that price variability including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single portrait vs family portrait<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Length of shoot (for example, a family session takes longer than a headshot)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location of shoot (studio versus other setting)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City location<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photographer\u2019s experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number of final photos you want<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s also address some questions we hear a lot from people choosing a good portrait photographer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How much do photographers charge for family portraits?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Photobooker, we have <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hundreds<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of family portrait photographers located around the country. On average, you\u2019ll find rates anywhere between <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$75 to $300. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, it all depends on the different factors involved from length and location to how long a photographer has been in the business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Do you tip a portrait photographer?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips are not mandatory, nor are they generally expected. But if you are exceptionally pleased with your experience, tips are certainly welcome and appreciated. Let\u2019s say, for example, your family portrait encountered rain, a rambunctious dog and an unhappy toddler but your pictures still turned out great. Or the photographer went above and beyond to capture an incredible portrait. Use your best judgment, but a tip is always a nice reward for a job well done.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ready to be the star of your own photoshoot? 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