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Originally Posted by mikiheart
Hey guys, I would really love some advice on how to go about finding a good, and legit photographer.
I know that I can post saying I need a photographer, and many guys will jump up and say they'll do it. But I want a experienced and professional photographer who can also guide me through the process as I am new to all of this. One that has their own studio as well, as I can't do any shoots in my home.
I'm willing to pay for the shoots myself, as I want all rights to the images. I just don't know how to go about finding someone, especially locally.
Any tips on how I can find someone who is legit, and be safe would be amazing, and I would be so greatful!
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a few things....you can hire a guy, then have him sign the rights over to you.... best way is to hand the shooter a memory card, after the shoot, get the card back and get the release signed.... that way there can be no misunderstanding or confusion about who has the content and who it belongs too and are there copies... you'll find the forms online....
many a photographer will want to retain the rights and sell you permission to use the images.... tell them to go fuck themselves and keep digging until you get the right guy....
figure about $500-$700 per 8-10 hour day and buy the guy lunch plus gas money.... you'll want a positive relationship with the shooter especially if the guy is good...if the imagery sucks move on until you find the right guy... use model mayhem and OMP and local sites like a craigslist...ask friends etc....
next will be getting the images color corrected and web ready....