5 green flags to hiring the BEST senior photographer

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5 Green Flags to Look for When Hiring Your Senior Photographer

Finding the right senior photographer is about more than just snapping pretty pictures, it’s about choosing someone who can capture this once-in-a-lifetime milestone in a way that feels true to you. With so many photographers out there, how do you know who to trust with your big moment?

Here are 5 green flags that signal you've found the perfect Phoenix senior photographer who will make your experience amazing from start to finish:

1. You Love Their Style and Their Personality
This is a big one. Every photographer has a different style, whether it’s crisp, bright and natural, light and airy, bold and colorful, or moody and dramatic. Make sure their portfolio speaks to your vision and personality. But don’t stop there how you connect with your photographer matters just as much. You’ll be spending time with them during your session, so it’s important that you vibe well. A great senior photographer knows how to make you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera.

2. Fast, Clear Communication
How a photographer communicates from the very beginning sets the tone for your entire experience. A quick response time, clear answers to your questions, and a friendly, professional tone are all green flags. You want to work with someone who respects your time and makes the planning process smooth and stress-free.

3. They Help You Prep for Your Session
The best senior photographers don’t just show up and shoot, they guide you through the entire process. Look for someone who offers outfit tips, location ideas, and guide you through posing. Session prep shows that your photographer is invested in making sure your shoot is customized to reflect you and not just a cookie-cutter session.

4. They Offer Prints and Products
This one is probably my favorite! Digital files are great, but to get your images off of your devices there’s nothing like holding a beautiful album or seeing your favorite photo printed and framed. A photographer who offers high-quality prints and products is showing that they care about giving you more than just a download link, they want you to walk away with lasting, tangible memories. Your session is more than just digital files on your phone, so finding a photographer that has products included in the package, or as an optional add on is a good one! A photographer that wants to get you quality products to hold in your hands is amazing! If you value professional products, you do not want a photographer that will just send you to walgreens for awful quality of all their hard work! 

5. They Have Rave Reviews
Before you book, check out reviews on their website, Google, or social media pages. Happy clients will often mention the experience, not just the end results. Look for feedback about how comfortable the photographer made them feel, how easy the booking process was, and how the final images turned out. Glowing reviews are a great sign you’re in good hands.

So, when you're choosing your senior photographer, don’t settle for just okay. Look for someone who checks all the boxes: a style you love, fast and friendly communication, helpful guidance, quality products, and reviews that speak for themselves. Your senior year only happens once, make sure you have photos (and an experience) you’ll treasure forever.

I am here for all of your questions, send me a message and lets get started! 

Kendra is a Senior Portrait photographer based out of Phoenix Az. Her goal is to bring out each seniors genuine personality, with natural true to life images. With over 20 years of experience, she is sure to make each of her seniors feel comfortable and confident while creating beautiful images that they will be sure to love!

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