Picking The Best Photographer For An Event

Don Orkoskey | February 5, 2025

Bill Gates speaking at an event in Pittsburgh photographed by event photographer Don Orkoskey of WDO Photography

You’re here because you want to know how to pick the best photographer for an event. Let WDO Photography Atlanta guide you with our how to for picking the best photographer for an event.

WDO Photography Atlanta

WDO Photography Atlanta is a world class event photography business in Atlanta. We know how to pick the best photographer for an event. That’s because we’ve photographed events for decades.

Led by our owner and head photographer Don Orkoskey, WDO Photography, provides amazing event photography in Atlanta and beyond.

How To Pick The Best Event Photographer

Here is how to pick the best event photographer. First, you need to understand that event photography prices will vary greatly. Therefore, if your only concern is price then you don’t need to keep reading, just start emailing event photographers near you and asking their prices. You may not get the best event photographer this way but you will find an event photographer.

 Picking the Best Photographer

To be honest, event photography is not brain surgery. As such, you’re going to find a lot of talented local event photographers almost anywhere you search. Given how good cameras are these days and how websites practically build themselves you need to be very attentive. Otherwise it’s hard to tell who is good and who has taken just enough good photos to put together a decent website.

Find The Look You Want

The best way to find your event photographer is to look at people’s work. Ask yourself if it matches what you’re looking for. Does it make you feel what you want people to feel about your event? If so then add them to the contact list.

Find The Personality You Need

Event photographers, like everyone else, vary in terms of personality and their approach to life, the universe, and everything. Therefore, it makes a lot of sense to find a photographer that has the right vibe.

Photographers who are too friendly might spend the whole event networking or trying to talk up guests that are there for other purposes. On the contrary, photographers who are too serious might be off-putting to guests that want some interaction. Choosing the right personality means matching the types of attendees your event will attract.

Get The Receipts

In nearly 20 years of business it’s rare for a client to ask for references. However, it’s not unreasonable or too much. In addition, it makes sense to ask photographers about their previous experience.

Did they really take the picture of the President? What event were they at, how did the photographer get hired for that gig? Photographers are storytellers. Ask them questions. They will likely tell you enough for you to get an understanding of their level of experience and their personality.

What Sets WDO Photography Apart

Don and his team of expert photographers, videographers, and support staff do more than just provide photographer for events. In fact, Don makes sure his entire team understand the value of honest storytelling, capturing the emotions as much as the key moments, and providing you with a finished set of photos that you love. Don and his staff are relentless in their pursuit of providing you with the best photographers for events. So, if you’re in the market, contact WDO Photography today and let’s talk!

Learn More About WDO Photography Atlanta

Learn more about WDO Photography Atlanta, about our event photography services, headshots, and photography classes in Atlanta. We’d love to talk with you about your needs and how WDO Photography can exceed your expectations when it comes to photographer for an event. If you’re ready then contact WDO Photography Atlanta.

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