Hiring the Right Photographer for Your DC Area Event

Staging a corporate event is generally one of the most important items in a business year. Product launches and gala events showcase your business, staff and services to both clients and competition. Photographing the event is an important part of that process. As you plan your events, there are five important things to consider when it comes to choosing your event photographer.

• Professionalism. Not only should a photographer meet professional ethics standards, they should be punctual and able to work without effecting your event schedule. Event photographers will work with your timetables rather than you working around theirs.
• Experience. Always ask to review a photographer's portfolio. What kind of work have they done in the past? Is their on-site work up to par with their studio work? Do you like what you see? If not, you should probably move on.
• Quality. Photography adheres to many standards including subject, content, composition, lighting, perspective, and impact on the viewer. Ensure a photographer has the equipment and expertise to meet these standards. Again, always ask to review a photographer's portfolio before hiring them.
• Processing/turnaround time. In today's multimedia, Internet-based world, an event photographer should be able to turn your photos around to you in no more than three days. In some cases, you may want photos made available immediately on-site so that they can be posted to your company's website. Confirm processing time expectations upfront and in writing.
• Likeability. A good photographer should be able to establish a solid rapport with clients and subjects, and put them at ease. You should not only feel comfortable being photographed, you should also feel confident that the photos will have the proper subject matter and impact.

At Fairfax Video Studio, we understand exactly how important your corporate events are and what they mean to the success of your business. Our photographers have decades of combined experience in event photography, including everything from product launches, sports and training camps, gala dinners, trade conferences and more specific social events. We use the latest in photographic technology and can provide you with online photo galleries and ZIP files of your event photography.

Contact us at 877-477-STUDIO to discuss the professionalism, experience and artistry we will bring to photographing your event.