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How disappointed would you be if your photographer didn't have a clue? So one of the first questions to ask should be, how long have you been in Las Vegas? Secondly, are you intimately knowledgeable about the lay of the land? Does he/she know where the closest mountains are if that is where you wish to shoot? Does he/she know where to find a waterfall that you'd like? Las Vegas is a great place only if you know where things are!
He/she needs to have a tripod, detachable flashes, and here's a biggie--additional battery packs. You don't want the photographer to lose power in the middle of your shoot. Also important, does your photographer carry back-up equipment? What if there is a malfunction during your event? Should you lose photos because his/her camera failed?
Try to choose someone you like and get along with. If the photographer is bossy, condescending, and loud, chances are his/her people skills are sorely lacking and just think this was just your first encounter. Most folks put their best foot forward upon first contact; can you imagine what they'd be like when the pressure is on at your event?
Check the photographer's credentials thoroughly. Check with the Better Business Bureau serving Las Vegas for any disputes or complaints. Ask to see his/her work and then ask for references. Inquire about their experiences and opinions of the photographer and then ask to see their photos. Finally ask if they would invite him/her back to photograph their child's wedding.
Location is key and should never be overlooked. It is very important that you engage a photographer who knows the town well, especially if you don't. He/she needs to know all of the best photo spots in and just outside of the Las Vegas area. They need knowledge of which places will allow you to come in and take photos and what their requirements are. What if you've heard about the absolutely gorgeous gardens located in the atrium at one of the hotels and wanted to take photos there?
He/she needs to have a tripod, detachable flashes, and here's a biggie--additional battery packs. You don't want the photographer to lose power in the middle of your shoot. Also important, does your photographer carry back-up equipment? What if there is a malfunction during your event? Should you lose photos because his/her camera failed?
Try to choose someone you like and get along with. If the photographer is bossy, condescending, and loud, chances are his/her people skills are sorely lacking and just think this was just your first encounter. Most folks put their best foot forward upon first contact; can you imagine what they'd be like when the pressure is on at your event?
Check the photographer's credentials thoroughly. Check with the Better Business Bureau serving Las Vegas for any disputes or complaints. Ask to see his/her work and then ask for references. Inquire about their experiences and opinions of the photographer and then ask to see their photos. Finally ask if they would invite him/her back to photograph their child's wedding.
Location is key and should never be overlooked. It is very important that you engage a photographer who knows the town well, especially if you don't. He/she needs to know all of the best photo spots in and just outside of the Las Vegas area. They need knowledge of which places will allow you to come in and take photos and what their requirements are. What if you've heard about the absolutely gorgeous gardens located in the atrium at one of the hotels and wanted to take photos there?
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