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The 3 Essential Steps on How to Find the Perfect Photographer

August 1, 2022

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When it comes to choosing a photographer, the options are endless. Everywhere you turn, someone knows someone or has a neighbor or friend that is a photographer. Well, the question is, how do you know they’re the perfect fit? Will they capture what you’ve envisioned for your family? There’s always the inevitable what if’s. Well today, I’m sharing a few important key things to look for when considering a photographer for your family

1. Find a photographer that is genuine and relatable. This is probably one of the most important things to consider in my opinion. Think of it like making friends. As humans, we naturally gravitate towards those that are like us. Whether it be someone that have things in common with us, or have been through the same things we have. This is always a great start when finding the right photographer for your family!

2. Look for their reviews to find out what others are saying. I don’t know about you but before I make a purchase or hire someone these days, I always always look at reviews (especially on Amazon), or ask others for their experience and who they recommend. There’s nothing like hearing it from others who have been there, and done that!

3.The style of a photographer. With so many talented photographers today, it makes choosing one difficult but ultimately, you’ll want to be sure and choose one that has the same style as what you want. Take a look at their work and ask yourself, are the colors what you like? Is their style what you like? Do you like bold, moody, or bright, colorful? Or maybe you like light, timeless, and airy images. Whatever your style, be sure that their images resonate with you.

Pro tip – Pick a photographer that has a style that will match your decor and will fit nicely in your home and personal style.

There’s also other things to consider when finding the perfect photographer for your family, but once you consider these three things, the rest can easily be found on their website (price, packages, location, etc).

The next time you’re looking for the perfect photographer for your family, consider these three simple steps! If you’re looking for a light and airy photographer that can relate to your busy life as a mama, let’s connect and see if we’re a good fit. My ultimate goal as your photographer is to create stress-free sessions for busy mamas so they can truly relax and enjoy the moment while I capture the season of life they’re in.

Let’s be friends – follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. And reach out when you’re ready to schedule a session!

Ling Waters Photography is a motherhood photographer specializing in family, maternity, lifestyle newborn sessions in the Dallas Fort Worth and surrounding areas include Celina, Anna, Allen, McKinney, Propser, Frisco, Plano, Denton and Little Elm.

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BEHIND THE LENS

ABOUT ling

Capturing natural and joy-filled images for young families.  

When I'm not behind the lens, you can find me reading on my kindle, cooking, working out or chauffeuring my kids around. I'm happily married to my best-friend for 13 years (and counting) and am a former elementary school teacher. I'm also a home body, and organization queen.

My role as a mom has taught me that at the end of the day, our possessions and daily stresses won’t matter. Instead, our kids will cherish the joyful experiences we shared—the trips, spa days, and special moments that shaped their childhood. Those memories are what they will hold close to their hearts. 

And I want nothing more than to help capture photographs that preserve the emotions and stories that define your family -- turning fleeting moments into lasting treasures.

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