Company_Professional_Headshots_Boston
How to hire a professional headshot photographer in Boston?
First, a google search of "Professional Headshot Photographers in Boston" will yield hundreds of results. Quickly scan the on-line photography portfolios until you find a photographer whose work matches your company's brand. If your business is innovative, choose a photographer who's work is on the cutting edge. If your brand is trustworthiness, choose a photographer who's more traditional and forthright. Either way, the photographer you choose should have good technique, should show the eyes clearly, shouldn't make the subject of the photo compete with the background, and should have a consistency that will allow all of the team to have the same look.
Second, send an email or call the photographer. It's not uncommon for the photographer to be busy, but someone who calls you right back shows that they will be easy to communicate with and will be responsive. Someone who's hard to reach is a red flag that it will take extra time to chase them down to get what you need.
Third, give them the information. Tell the photographer what the images will be used for. Relate the style and give some examples. Tell them what you liked about their work. Explain the challenges. Give them a time frame for the shoot date and the post-production. Then let them describe their process. All photographer work differently. Some do all the post-production themselves so they can be sure of every detail and some photographer hire out the post-production, which sometimes brings unexpected results. Regardless, this conversation should confirm that they understand the project, do this kind of photography regularly, and have a clear plan and cost structure to achieve it.
Fourth, evaluate their Statement of Work (estimate). This should provide a clear explanation and time estimate for all work, as well as a clear cost. It should break down the expenses and include options for things like scouting, grooming, etc. It should include the photographer's terms and conditions, payment terms, etc. It should have a place for you to agree, add your signature, and return so it's a legal contract.
At all times, keep communications open. Provide a fairly large room for them to set up. Allow 5-15 minutes per person. Find out how much equipment they'll be bringing. Feed them lunch.