When choosing a product photographer, ask about their portfolio, shooting fees, what’s included, and the number of styled photos you’ll receive to ensure a good fit for your brand.
Product photography is all about artistry, but no two photographers have the same style, so always have a little shop around to make sure that you find the right one for you and your brand.
How best to go about this? By asking, of course!
If it’s top-notch results you’re looking for to showcase your brand as quickly as possible, you need to know which questions to ask… so here are a few suggestions from me to point you in the right direction. Naturally, you can ask me all these questions – and a whole lot more besides!
Can I See Your Portfolio?
While you might have a style and goal in mind for product representation, you might well change your mind as soon as you see some snaps.
Keeping an open mind at the beginning means you could end up with something quite unexpected, something that really helps you stand out from the crowd.
What’s Included In The Shooting Fee?
Photographers can charge by the shot, by the hour, by the day or by the product, so you need to know where you stand from the outset and have a solid idea of what’s included and what isn’t to avoid any nasty surprises.
Don’t forget to check what the package includes, everything from editing and overtime to props. You don’t want to be hit with a big bill that you’ve not accounted for!
How Many Styled Photos Will I Get Back?
Imagine sitting around waiting with baited breath for your full suite of images to arrive, only to be sent a handful of what was taken on the day. The horror! Get around this easily by talking to your photographer and making sure you know exactly how many styled shots you’ll be sent as part of your package.