When asked what my most prized possession is, I immediately know my answer. For many people, it would be hard to choose. But, it’s easy for me. It’s all the pictures of my favorite memories that I keep in albums and throughout the house on the walls and in frames. Great photos capture the pure emotion of a moment – how excited you were to be on an adventure in a new place or how blessed you felt to be marrying the love of your life. They create a visual snapshot that you can look back on forever. In today’s post I’m sharing how to find a vacation photographer no matter where you’re traveling so you can capture those magical moments as beautiful photos.
When we were planning our trip to Italy, I knew I’d want to find an amazing vacation photographer to capture some photos for the blog. But, finding them was harder than I thought! It was a challenging process until I stumbled upon Pix Around. In a nutshell, they provide a network of professional photographers in more than 100 cities around the world that you can contract with for a private session.
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How to Find a Vacation Photographer
Long before I was a blogger, I was a photography nerd. I bought my first DSLR camera nearly a decade ago just to get better pictures on vacations. So, it goes without saying that quality photography is important to me. That’s why I could barely contain my excitement when I found Pix Around!
Essentially, they make taking beautiful photos easy. With a large cadre of amazing vacation photographers in Europe (and around the world), they stood out to me in my search. Below are the steps you can follow to connect with one of their experts and get set up for your shoot with a local photographer.
How it Works
- Fill out the request form – provide your basic info and a way for them to get in touch with you so you can coordinate details on day/time of the shoot based on their availability. I had the BEST experience with their team from start to finish. They are quick to respond and answer any questions you have pre and post session.
- Select a city from their list – PixAround provides custom photography services in more then 100 cities! If you don’t see your city listed, reach out to them and they can confirm if they have anyone available nearby.
- Review the available photographer’s portfolios – once you select your destination, you’ll see a group of local photographers available in that area. Based on the photography style you prefer, you can someone who meets your needs (or, you can be stress free and let them pick one for you!).
- Do some research for the locations you want to shoot at – in the 30 minute session you’ll shoot in just one location. But, if you shoot for 60 minutes – you get two! Take a look at Instagram or Pinterest for inspiration and the photographer will have their own ideas. Some of my favorite photos from my shoot aren’t in the locations I had pre-planned!
- Get ready for the shoot! – I’m a planner by nature, but I still highly recommend that you plan your outfits for your shoot. If you’re taking family photos an easy look is a white shirt and a pair of jeans for your whole crew. It makes the photos look clean and polished.
I mean, let’s be honest – Pasquale absolutely killed it with these photographs right?! It’s vacation photography at it’s best! You can see other shoots they’ve done on their Instagram page too.
Pix Around Review
When it comes to hiring a professional photographer, I’ve done my fair share. Solo travel or family trip – the team at Pix Around are so easy to work with! First, it’s easy to book and find a photographer. They’ll provide you with an online gallery of your photos and you’ll receive your shots quickly. Their local photographers also suggest photo spots. I’d still recommend you look online (try searching the city as a hashtag on Instagram) to find specific shots you might want. But, as locals – they know the area best!
Get €60 OFF your 60-Minute Package
Time to take some pictures! The generous team at Pix Around is giving you €60 (Euro) off your 60-minute session when you use code ‘STYLE60’ when booking. The code is valid until June 10, so take advantage of it today!
*Thank you to Pix Around for sponsoring this post. As always – all opinions are my own.
