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As an event organiser, you must invest in quality documentation for your event. This involves hiring reliable photographers and videographers who will not only make sure to capture memories but will also do so in record time. Before we delve into specific providers, let’s remind ourselves why proper documentation is key for any event.
Pictures and videos are sought after
In today’s social-media-powered events, pictures and videos from official sources are highly sought after by attendees and publicists. Everyone has a phone and can press record, but nothing beats the work of people who use professional gear. For awards and formal events, for example, pictures from official photographers are those which would make it to the news. The possibilities are endless when it comes to proper documentation and it’s almost a no-brainer why event organisers need to invest on this aspect of their events.
Pictures will be important to market your future events
If you’re holding a future edition of the same event, it’s important that you capture the essence of your event through pictures and videos. These materials can be used to run future marketing campaigns and – when done properly – it can be the main reason why attendees would want to attend or return to your event. Hype it up, use enthralling decors and even curate scenes if necessary.
Professionals will most likely deliver a better job
As we have mentioned earlier, almost everyone can take pictures and videos through their phones nowadays. But will iPhone pictures ever truly compare to the output of full-frame cameras that’s mounted with other professional gear? The answer is a resounding no. If you would need quality photos and videos, professionals not only have the proper gear, they also have the experience to deliver their product in record time. You wouldn’t want to hire an amateur who barely knows what he’s doing and who’d need days to post-process pictures and videos. You would need the helping hands of people who have been in the industry for a long time and who are known locally for their work.
Now that we know the “why,” let’s delve into the “where”. For this blog entry, we are recommending three top sites on where you can find photographers for your next event in the United Kingdom.
- Poptop
- Airtasker
- Guru
These three sites are freelancers’ websites. The good thing about all three of them is that the platform offers you protection for the services you’re acquiring and you’d have the opportunity to see reviews before hiring a photographer or videographer for your next event.
Look into veteran professionals who have been known to cover major events that are right up your alley. Be meticulous when reviewing their individual pages to lessen the chances of working with a mediocre team. Once you’ve narrowed down your choices to a few, do another round of deliberation before finally hiring someone most appropriate based on your requirements.
Do not discard your other top choices right away since the best photographers are usually fully booked and they may not be available on the date of your event. It’s important that you have a back-up plan just in case a deal doesn’t get ironed out with one supplier.
If the entire process of looking for an event photographer is too time consuming for you, consult event agencies – especially if they are helping you with the organisation of your event. Many event agencies work hand in hand with other external suppliers and they may always have a preference on whom they’d like to work with.
Perhaps our last tip when it comes to hiring photographers is to not go cheap. Results will speak for themselves and if you’re looking for highly-professional work, you’d have to invest money to get the results you want. Best of luck with your search!