Buyer's Guide: Top Ten Questions to ask the Photographer
	You want a professional to provide service. If you are not experienced in their field, how can you know you are hiring the best service for the job? Consider posing the following questions to your photography provider. Photography Tip #1 - The style Ask your photographer about their style. Common styles are defined as: traditional, candid, artistic, photojournalistic, or formal. Photography Tip #2 - Choices Ask them if they shoot in color or black and white. Is getting both varieties a possibility? Photography Tip #3 - Suggestions Does the photographer take suggestions? Can they take shots from a prepared list of requests? Photography Tip #4 - Who will it be? Sometimes the representative you meet may not be the one doing the photos. Be sure to meet with the person that will be your photographer for the event. Photography Tip #5 - Any assistants? Depending on the size and nature of the event, a photographer may work with assistants. Ask if that is a possibility, and if so, if you may meet with them beforehand. Photography Tip #6 - Experience Ask the potential photographer about their experience. Have they worked your variety of event before? Have they serviced an event of the same size? Photography Tip #7 - Any other jobs? Ask the photographer if they have any other jobs that day or weekend. Think about whether there may be any conflicts. Photography Tip #8 - Equipment Ask about their equipment. Will any of the equipment create an intrusion to guests or serve as an eye sore? Photography Tip #9 - Developed film Ask the photographer about film development. Extra charges may apply. In addition, you may want a copy of the negatives for yourself. Photography Tip #10 - Shop around Receive quotes from at least three different service providers before making the final decision. In addition, ask the photography service for references.