Tips to help you choose the best photographer for your quinceanera

Consejos para ayudarte a elegir el mejor fotografo profesional para tu fiesta de quinceanera. In this series of 15 articles: 15 questions and 15 answers, your perfect guide in the very difficult process of finding a professional photographer for your quinceanera. More Quinceaneras Tips Here»
QUESTION #1 ARE YOU A FORMALLY TRAINED PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER? Tienes preparación formal como fotógrafo profesional?

JUAN HUERTA: Yes, I am a formally trained artist and multimedia producer. I hold a BA in Art from ISPEJV, Havana, Cuba and a Campus Technology Specialist certification from the state of Texas. I am also a Texas certified Fine Arts Specialist and a Technology Applications specialist. In other words, I am a trained artist who can turn your memories into artwork and deliver museum-quality fine art prints that you could treasure for generations to come.

Why is it important? For your quinceaneras celebration will be best to hire a professional photographer who has been formally trained as an artist or photographer. Photography is an art, and even though there’s a lot to learn on your own, professional photographers with an art background and formal training on the field will be more likely to produce the type of artistic images your once-in-a-lifetime event requires. Valid certificates and licenses and a beautiful, professional portfolio of both digital and prints can be proof of such qualifications.

"A professional photographer is an artist who has been formally trained as a visual arts creator to produce aesthetically, professional grade images, prints and albums"

Professional photography includes the process of taking, processing and printing high quality images, and nobody better than a professionally trained photographer to be able to accomplish just that. A lot of people believe they can learn and apply Photoshop color correcting and retouching techniques without having an understanding of the Elements and Principles of Design and Color Theory. As a professional photographer, I understand the basic principles that define the way color should be treated, and can guarantee a professional retouching service that is far away from just airbrushing somebody’s facial features. My sophisticated retouching techniques are the same used by the fashion industry, in which the skin texture is always kept at its natural state.

15 QUESTIONS + 15 ANSWERS HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHER FOR YOUR QUINCEANERA'S CELEBRATION 
Please click on the questions below to access the answers. 15 Questions and 15 Answers, your perfect guide in the very difficult process of finding a professional photographer for your quinceanera.

1. Are you a formally trained artist and professional photographer? Tienes preparación formal como artista y fotógrafo profesional?

2. Do you have reviews from other clients you have worked for before as a photographer?   Tienes referencias de otros clientes para los que hayas trabajado como fotógrafo?

3. Do you have Business Liability Insurance for your photography business?   Tienes seguro (aseguranza) de responsabilidad profesional para tu negocio de fotografía?

4. What are your quinceañera’s photography prices and package options?   Cuales son tus precios y opciones de paquetes de fotografía para quinceañeras?

5. What is your photography style?   Cuál es tu estilo de fotografía?

6. What type of equipment and backup equipment do you use?   Qué tipo de equipo usas y cual es el tipo de equipo que usas como repuesto?

7. Are you going to be the photographer covering my quinceañera?   Serás tú el fotógrafo que estará presente para cubrir mi quinceañera?

8. What kind of proof will I get from my event and what is your turnaround time?   Qué tipo de pruebas fotográficas recibiré de mi evento y con qué rapidez podría verlas?

9. What is the quality of the prints you deliver to your clients?    Cuál es la calidad de las impresiones que entregas a tus clientes?

10. What is the quality of the quinceañeras photo albums you deliver to your clients?     Cuál es la calidad de los album de fotos que entregas a tus clientes?

11- Do you work with an assistant or a second photographer?     Trabajas con un asistente o un segundo fotógrafo?

12. Do I get to keep all the pictures from my quinceanera party/event?     Podria quedarme con todas las fotos que hagas en mi fiesta de quinceanera?

13. Can my family and friends order additional prints from my quinceañera’s celebration?     Podría mi familia y amigos ordenar fotos adicionales de mi fiesta de quinceañera?

14. Do you offer photo and video packages for quinceañeras?     Ofreces servicios de fotografía y video para fiestas de quinceañeras?

15. What is your policy on payments and booking fees?     Cuales son sus condiciones para pagos y reservaciones?

For more information about my training and qualifications please visit the following link. If you are in the market for a quinceanera’s photographer, how would you like to set up a consultation meeting? Consultation meetings require no commitment on your part, and represent a wonderful opportunity for you to see samples of my fine art photography prints, enjoy first hand fine art custom-made quinceaneras photo albums. a consultation meeting is a great opportunity and a chance to talk about the many ways in which I can get to cover your beautiful quinceanera’s celebration. Please, contact Juan Huerta here:

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