Companies need a good professional photographer to cover their events, whether it is for a launch party, a press conference or any other social gathering. Finding a good photographer in UAE is not easy but here are some tips to help you. A good photographer would create great images which will reflect a positive image of the company, particularly in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates where the competition to be the best is huge. The resulting images can be published in the Dubai local media as well as internationally or for company internal use. When looking for a photographer in Dubai, one of the first places you should look is the internet, a good Dubai-photographer would have a nice portfolio with a wide variety of images showing their skills. Once you have decided which photographer would be best, you should email enquiring for a quote. In Dubai, being a modern city, everyone uses mobile internet devices which allow for a quick response from the professional. You should avoid using non professional photographer for your event in Dubai even if they have a expensive camera, bad images affect negatively a company´s brand. A good Dubai-photographer must have been in town for long enough to understand the local market, Dubai being such a transitory place has a constant traffic of incoming and outgoing professionals in all fields.

When requesting for a quote, you can request for the photographer hourly, half day and full day rates. Some photographers require payment on the day, others within 30 days. In Dubai, the standard photographer rate varies from photographer to photographer, but it always depend their background and level of professionalism. A cheap photographer cannot keep with the costs of running the business because of not being able to afford to proper equipment and the expensive continuous training and other aspects of professional development. In Dubai and Abu Dhabi the events tend to happen in luxurious locations, such as five star hotels where the photographer appearance is equally important. A good professional photographer would make sure he wears the kind of clothes that fit the mood of the event. In a sports event, such as the Dubai boat show, a photographer would not be required to wear the same clothes as in an awards ceremony. Once you built a relationship with a professional photographer is good to keep the photographer's contact details in your Dubai contacts list if you have been pleased with the results. Remember that good photography will make your company look good and more valuable.