Category: Working with photographers

Boosting your personal brand with photos and videos

If you’ve applied for a job or tried to get new clients recently, you’ll know it’s about way more than just a CV, cover letter or decent website. It’s about the whole package. It’s about branding and selling yourself — or personal branding as it’s known. According to data from Google Trends, interest in personal […]

What makes a good profile picture?

Your guide to getting a strong online profile photo We’ve all had those moments where you’re scrolling through social media and a profile picture makes us do a double take — and not always for the right reasons. From the awkward “I’d rather be anywhere else but here” smiles to the overly staged “I’m a […]

Is it worth paying for professional property photos?

Whether you’re selling a house, commercial premises or looking to rent out a holiday home. Most would agree that first impressions are important. And with online searches being the dominant way to look for properties, that first impression of your listing could also be the last one. How you present your property will have a […]

Photographer interview with Agata Pec

I have a newly formed admiration for still life photographers. It’s a discipline I never cracked. Agata Pec is one of those photographers who’s work I really appreciate. Her product photos are vivid, masterfully lit compositions. Her lighting forms shapes, highlights and deep shadows. She brings out the textures and qualities of materials in a […]

Favourite photos of 2023 and the stories behind them

December 21, 2023

2023 has been a hell of a year. We launched Photographerforhire on 16th May and the work on it has been intense, to say the least. The biggest motivator we have is seeing the huge pool of talent and amazing humans that have join us. I am constantly enamoured and humbled by the incredible photographers […]

How to brief product photographers – An actionable guide

September 11, 2023

A good product photographer can elevate your brand and help your products stand out in a crowded marketplace. Skilled product photographers have the eye and technical knowhow to create a unique look. What’s more, because most product photography is done in the studio, the level of control is huge. Your product can be shot against […]

Photographer interview with Cornwall based Paul Richards of PR4PHOTOS

September 8, 2023

This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Cornwall based photographer Paul Richards of PR4Photos. Paul is based in just outside Truro. His photography assignments take him all over Cornwall and the entire South West of England. Paul is an exceptionally good photographer and his solid experience is manifested in his photographic work. I was […]

How to find a photographer – The best ways to search for photographers online

*Featured image by PR4Photos, a Cornwall based commercial and corporate photographer. Finding a great photographer can be an absolute game-changer. Whether you’re booking a corporate portrait or looking for a wedding photographer for your big day, the right photographer will capture those special moments perfectly for you to look back on in years to come. […]

How far would photographers travel for your photoshoot?

Featured image by Oscar Lumley, a top UK based automotive photographer. So you’re looking for a photographer and know where the photoshoot will take place. You can look for local photographers in your area, but if you expand your search more photographers are available. But how far do photographers travel for shoots and should you […]