People have different tastes
in how they want their photos
to look, so just because a
friend recommends a certain
photographer doesn’t mean
that you will also like that
photographer. Nadel Berke Moskowitz wedding
Gal Abahel, owner of Galara Photography, suggests someone
looking to hire a photographer should first ask to see samples of
the photographer’s work. She noted that people have different
tastes in how they want their photos to look, so just because a
friend recommends a certain photographer doesn’t mean that
you will also like that photographer or his or her style.

“As a photographer, I do not like to use over-the-top
editing,” Abahel said. “I create my shots. What happens is
I use extra lighting if needed. I manage the location,
where I work, so I manage my lighting and my set. ... At an
event, I don’t use Photoshop.”
Abahel then recommends talking about the price. She sug-
gests asking for a starting price and then seeing if there is any
wiggle room for paying less. A client, she said, should stick
within the price range he or she feels comfortable paying.

Sasha Aleiner, a freelance photographer who shoots events at the
Chevra as well as weddings, said clients should find out about a po-
tential photographer’s background working with people, how easily
the photographer takes directions and how creative they are.

“The photographer should have a good sense of when it’s appro-
priate to interact, and when they really shouldn’t be intervening,”
he said. “A photographer can come in and greet the participants
and ask if they care to have their picture taken. Generally, that’s
the best way to interact.”
Abahel has photographed weddings and Bar Mitzvahs, in ad-
dition to corporate events, portraits and marketing events, for
eight years. Before the event, she likes to schedule a meeting with
the client where she can get a sense of the client’s vibe and even
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