Hiring an amateur is sometimes a great choice since you need to save money and they need more experience. Your project might not have the budget for a professional, so you consider your options.

And there's nothing wrong with it at all - and it's how everyone starts out their new career path, including me - I was an amateur photographer for 4 1/2 years prior to being self-employed!

However, there are some additional expenses that come with hiring an amateur that you may not have considered.

I work with tons of companies who need corporate event photography. My contacts are the folks in charge of event photographer procurement - usually meeting and event planners, communications managers, or marketing directors.

I wanted to share a quick list of how to be sure your photographer gives you exactly what you need on the day of the event!

Such a simple concept! (And no, I'm not trying to sell my services. I'm educating!)

"I hate having my photo taken."
So do I.

"I don't want my picture to be the "face" of my brand."
It doesn't have to be, but you also shouldn't really be hiding your face, especially as the owner of a small business.

"No one want's to see my face."
Yes, they actually do. If someone is about to meet with you in person for the first time, knowing what you look like will prepare them to find you in a coffee shop, AND set them at ease that your'e a real, live human being.

Happy Friday!
​Autumn