Special events, either personal or corporate require good professional photography. While you might not be concerned about the budget of a corporate event, as usually your company is the one paying, you might need to be strict about the limit of the event photography pricing when it comes your personal events/occasions.
Here’s how you can set a realistic photography pricing budget and get the best coverage available for your events.
Consider The Going Rate
First of all you need to have the going rate for the professional photographer you are considering. You might have set a specific budget for your event photography pricing and if your choice photographer is available in the set limit, then also you need to consider a few things. At least expect to spend more than $1000-$2000 on the photography but make sure you know what you’ll be getting in the amount you’re specifying. Everything counts when you’re discussing rates for your event photography; from the professional experience of the photographer to the location and number of guests as well. Also you will also need to ask your photographer about the cost of prints as well, before you can decide about a price.
Compare Rates
You should never decide on your event photography pricing budget unless you have taken quotes from two three different photographers and compared their rates. Check out the photographer’s website, ask them for online quotes. Meet them for discussions and shortlist the photographers whose pricing fits your budget. Ask what will be delivered to you in the amount you have agreed to pay. Whether you can keep just the provided prints or will you receive all the proofs as well.
Take into account the number of prints, proofs and the price of an album as well and then compare the package rates that different photographers might offer you. You can discuss your options and talk with the photographer telling them what you require and how might their pricing options accommodate what you’re looking for.
Always cover pricing and deliverables in the contract
When you have finally decided on a photographer, ensure that your contract covers all sorts of important points. From the deposit, to the number of prints and albums being provided; your event photography pricing contract needs to cover each and every thing.
Always research before you finalize on an event photographer. Personal or corporate its essential to get the best out of a service and that can only happen when you dive in prepared.
Photography is ART 