Do your research

They should care more about your needs & desires, than their packages & policies

Is this someone you want at your event

Find a professional offering services with the least amount of restrictions

Inquire about time limits, time restrictions and do they take any breaks

If they offer price over substance, most likely they're the least qualified to do the work

No matter how much spent, if you're not happy with the work, you've thrown money away

Speak to the owner and to the person who is responsible for the finished work

What is their experience and is their work guaranteed

What are you obligated to provide so they can perform their work.

TIPS ON CHOOSING A DJ, MC OR BAND FOR YOUR EVENT

Ask how many years they have been in business

What kind of equipment are they using & do they have built in on-site backup equipment

Inquire about contacting past clients or will they supply client references

TIPS ON CHOOSING A VIDEOGRAPHER FOR YOUR EVENT

Is the videographer using Digital broadcast quality or "digital pro-sumer" equipment

Will they commit to a written delivery date for finishing your event project

What happens to any unused footage and is everything included in your finished project

Is the finished disc a linear DVD or does the disc allow for random access scene selection

TIPS ON CHOOSING A PHOTOGRAPHER FOR YOUR EVENT

In what formats are they capable of shooting: all digital, all film or a mix of both

Are your images posted to a website for viewing and guest ordering

What payment forms are accepted and when are payments due

Which event professionals do they perfer not to work with

Can all image files be purchased on a High Resolution CD or DVD