A good photographer can navigate the fast-moving, often chaotic dance floor to place himself in the right position to capture the peak of emotion.
 

Ideally you will select a photographer who will exceed your expectations, not only for the moment, but for a lifetime. Here are a few simple suggestions to help you make the right choice.

Enthusiasm - The best photographer to record your celebration is someone with energy and enthusiasm and who shows genuine interest in you and your family.

Style - Choose a photographer whose style and creativity you admire and whose photographs you would like to have adorning the walls of your own home. Images tell a story better than words ever could. Choose a photographer who shares your attitude about what is beautiful. Look at his work. If you don’t see it in his portfolio you won’t see it in your finished images.

Experience - It is important to find a well-qualified photographer who has ample experience photographing the particular kind of event you are hiring him to shoot. An experienced photographer will be able to produce consistent, high quality images time and time again. Find out if he or she does this for a living or for fun. You need to be confident that your photographer has the versatility, the awareness and the sensitivity to capture the essence of your celebration.

Personality - Is the photographer that you meet someone that you can get along with? You should feel at ease with this person because you will be spending a lot of time with him. The more comfortable you are with your photographer, the more relaxed and beautiful you will appear in your photos and the more you will enjoy your time in front of the camera.

Price - It’s never wise to choose a photographer based on price alone. Photographers offer different price packages and it is important to understand what everything costs and exactly what you are getting in order to make a fair price comparison. It is often worthwhile to stretch your budget a little to take home compelling, memorable images that will bring back the fun and excitement of your celebration even 20 years later.

Personal & Professional Service - All of these considerations are equally important whether you are hiring someone to photograph a simcha, a family portrait, or a commercial project. Above all, your photographer should always conduct himself with the highest standards of professional conduct and service.
 

Need more information? Contact me directly at smile@goldenlightimages.com or better yet, call me at 054-637-2170.  I’ll gladly answer all your questions.

Using finely honed instincts and a well-developed sense of composition, an experienced photographer can create memorable images from a spontaneous moment that evoke the essence of your celebration.