Finding a photographer for a hair shoot

It takes more than a great hairstyle to create a beautiful image - finding a photographer can make all the difference between a fantastic, eye-catching image, or a shot that is missing that certain something. And while you may be sticking to a budget, it's important that you don't scrimp on putting the team together. Photographers' fees vary, and you do get what you pay for - their vision, their experience and their style. Choosing the Right Photographer Before putting together a team, it's a good idea to research the photographer. Look through magazines like HJ and make a note of the names of photographers whose style you like. Every photographer has a different style and although most can be adaptable, they will have a signature look. Google should help you find their contact details and their website will usually give you a good idea of the other work they've done. You can obviously also look through fashion magazines for inspiration, but bear in mind the fees are likely to be much higher and they may not have as much experience of working specifically with hairdressers to create hair images. If you are on a budget, speak to local universities and colleges - they usually have a constant supply of photography students looking to extend their portfolios, and they will often work for free in exchange for images. Social networking sites are a great way to get in touch with photographers too - scour Facebook for names, or put a message out on Twitter asking for recommendations. Despite all of these suggestions, the best way to guarantee quality is still through word-of-mouth recommendations - speak to other hairdressers who have created work that you admire and ask who they've used. Hair Photographers Contact Details Here are a selection of photographers who regularly work in the hair industry.

• Adrian Franklin: 020 7740 6665
• Alex Cecchini: 07973 505033
• Andrew O'Toole: + 61 (0)402456271
• Barry Cook: 07986 158459
• Charlotte Kibbles: 07801 803100
• Clive Arrowsmith: 020 7435 7936
• Cristian Bogdan: 07787 965766
• David Howard: 07980 412752
• David Levine: 07886 571329
• Desmond Murray: 07956 827682
• Eddie Macdonald: 07932 624225
• Frazer Cunningham: 020 8229 1559
• Hama Sanders: [email protected]
• iGroover: 01372729607
• Jack Eames:07960 423 735
• Jenny Hands: 07976 274479
• Jens Wilkholm: 03336000242
• Jim Crone: 028 9041 0071
• John Rawson: 01724 783099
• Malcolm Willison: 07885 260000
• Martin Evening: 020 8451 0500
• Mauro Carraro: 020 7228 5999
• Nick Fallowfield-Cooper: 07528 733 355
• Owen Thomas: 07775 733588
• Richard Burns: 07885 147465
• Richard Miles: 07812 563133
• Simon Bottomley: 07974 962731
• Stelianour Sani: 07723 031437
• Stuart Weston: 07855 828654
• Trevor Leighton: 07831 220149
• Wolfgang Mustain: 020 7371 9395