Go with the pros: 5 tips for choosing the perfect Sydney photographer

No two photographers are the same. Each one contains a different artistic vision, a different editing style and a different personality which, when combined, creates seriously different results. 

With this in mind, it’s important to follow a few healthy pieces of advice when it comes to choosing the perfect photographer in Sydney. Naturally, you want to get the best results for your money, otherwise what would be the point of hiring a professional in the first place? 

With this in mind, let’s delve into a few important tips to follow so that you choose a true professional (and not just some jokester with an expensive camera!): 

1. Do a little research 

The most important thing when it comes to choosing a photographer in Sydney is research. A simple Google search goes a long way to finding your professional, especially now that you can refer to the Google reviews section to get a decent snapshot of just how professional the person is and just how stunning their results are. 

What’s more, you can also ask friends for recommendations, as well as ask prospective experts for detailed client testimonials which will give you a more specific idea of their style and whether it is right for you. 

2. Go with a true pro 

Once again, just because someone owns an expensive camera, it doesn’t necessarily mean they are a professional. In fact, it’s usually quite the opposite, and you don’t want to get stuck with someone who has recently taken up the “profession” from what is really just their side hobby. 

If you want first class photos - the kind that provide amazing memories for years to come - you always need to go with the true pros. These are the kinds you will find with quality Google reviews, on advice from friends, through testimonials etc. 

3. Check the prospective person’s style 

Sure, the prospective expert may have been in the industry for 20 years, but does their style meet the standard you are setting? You may be going for something lighthearted and fun, but accidentally end up with a tortured artist who treats their work like an old Bergman film! 

So, always go through their portfolio and take note of the style: does the tone match what you are going for? Is it more fun and lighthearted, or serious and artistically-driven? 

A mistake at this point could result in a wasted investment on your behalf, so be sure you go with the expert that also has your vision close at heart! 

4. Talk to the photographer 

Of course, you are going to want to chat with the person, just to be sure that they are the kind of person you are going to resonate with and that will create an engaging and highly professional shoot. 

It doesn’t matter if you’re going for silly or serious, it’s important to ensure that you and the photographer will be able to work together on the day of the big shoot. 

So, have a chat with them, and you’ll likely find that they are the perfect one for the job… 

5. Be sure about the fees 

Fees vary depending on the person’s level of experience, and so you should always be sure that you will receive outstanding results for the money you invest. 

Sure, you may have to fork out a little extra to get the very best in Sydney, but you also want the very best results, as it is likely for professional or important personal reasons that you are having the shoot in the first place!