Photographers Perth

Working with Perth light and weather

• In summer, plan outdoor group shots for early evening or find solid shade, as midday sun gives squinting faces and hard shadows.
• The afternoon sea breeze moves hair, veils and decorations on the coast, so allow a few extra minutes for outdoor portraits.
• Winter days are milder with softer light, but ask what the photographer does if rain moves everything indoors.
• Venues across the Swan Valley and the coast are popular shoot locations, so check that the photographer knows yours or will visit first.

Corporate and conference shoots

• Send the run sheet so the photographer can be in place for keynotes, presentations and the group photo.
• Ask whether images can be shown live on the venue's screens or delivered the same night for social posts.
• Agree on usage rights in writing if the photos will appear in ads or annual reports.
• For a gala, confirm the photographer has a meal and a break built into a long booking.

Proposals, elopements and small celebrations

• A surprise proposal needs a photographer who can stay out of sight and a back-up spot if the first location is crowded.
• Some public parks and beaches need a permit for a ceremony, so ask whether the photographer helps with that.
• Many wedding photographers here also shoot engagements; others take weddings only, so name the occasion when you enquire.