Using a pro photographer for website

[siobrennan]

Hi geeks!

I am a mobile hairdresser and extensionist, and although business is picking up, I would like to expand and become more professional in my advertising. At present my clients are through word of mouth and facebook bookings.

I am hoping to get a website on the go soon (thinking of vistaprint, though open to suggestions!!) snd was wondering if you guys hired a pro to take your photographs? I have lots of before and afters on my facebook page, but they are all off my phone or clients cameras.

So do you think i should invest in a background sheet and take new pics with my camera and friends as models, or use a pro photographer and models?

I'm earning well enough but not that much where I'm willing to splash the cash too much just now if its not totally neccesary!!!

thankyou xxx

 

[Gemgem675]

You could either use a decent quality digital camera to take them against a plain background yourself. Or see if you can find a photographer looking to get pics for there portfolios I have a few friends offering free photography atm of you are happy for them to user the pics in there portfolios hth x

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[deanosnana]

I would try getting a photography student to do the pics. You'll get great pics at a decent price and he/she will get experience. It's win-win!

Good luck!

 

[sunshineinme]

I highly recommend Ruth Mills (she's here on SG) for the website in cooperation with Carl from Verve http://www.verveprint.co.uk/

These guys put me on top of Googles in my area and transformed my business!

There is plenty of people here who they helped. Plenty of satisfied customers

Good luck x

 

[siobrennan]

thanks everyone!! I will see about a student, and getting a plain background. now as to finding models.... do i just ask my current clients and offer them a discount or advertise?? i dont want people only after freebies!
I'll check out verve for my website sunshineinme thankyou xxx