Corporate HEADSHOTS

Finding the right corporate headshot photographer in Toronto can be challenging for several reasons. High-quality photographs are essential if you want to improve your brand, look for employment, or update your online profile. You want to ensure the photos look professional and reflect who you are.

So, choosing the right photographer is a crucial step, and while many photographers offer this service, there are several things to consider that go beyond just the lowest price or the one closest to you.

Ask Corporate Connections, Friends and Family

Getting first-hand references is an excellent way to start your shortlist of photographers to contact. Ask your business partners, friends, and family to see if they have recently used the services of a professional photographer. They will likely be happy to tell you about their positive or negative experience.

Do your research online

Doing online research is crucial to find photographers in your area that offer corporate headshots. There are countless photographers, so you will want to filter out the ones that don’t provide the service. This will allow you to compile a list of photographers you want to contact and help you focus your efforts.

Read Reviews

There are many sites where customers can leave reviews of their experience with a company, such as Trustpilot, Yelp or Google. This can give you some information on the quality of service, positive or negative. 

While it can be time-consuming, you must check if the photographer you plan to hire has a good reputation. Never just read one or two reviews but several and also, if available, negative reviews to see how they dealt with a negative experience.

Check Portfolios

As the saying goes, “A picture says more than a thousand words.” Almost every photographer has their portfolio available on their website. This gives you an excellent idea of the style and quality of their work. It will also show the experience of the photographer.

Ask the Photographer Questions

Generally, it is a good idea to call the photographer to ask some questions that may not be fully answered by just browsing their website, such as where the sessions take place, if and how they will help you prepare for the photo shoot, what kind of retouching they offer, what is the turnaround time or, unless it is specified on the website, how much do the packages cost?

Hopefully, this will get you the answers you are looking for and allow you to get a feel for the photographer. Are they easy to deal with and forthcoming with clear answers? Are they prompt in getting back to you? This can be almost as important as the services themselves.

Is the Photographer Insured, and Do They Provide a Contract?

Make sure that they have adequate insurance in place. Typically, this means both professional indemnity insurance and public liability insurance.

It is also essential to have a clear contract detailing all services the photographer will provide, pricing, and the terms for cancellation or postponement. This will protect both you and the photographer in the case of someone not feeling well or other factors interfering.