Does It Make A Difference To Choose A Female Photographer?

Whatever kind of photoshoot you are having (from wedding photography to boudoir photography), it is crucial that you get on with your photographer. You will not only be spending an hour or more in their company, you are also trusting them to work hard to show your best side and to capture the mood that you are hoping for. So does it make a difference whether your photographer is male or female?

The answer to that question is an incredibly vague 'it depends'! It depends what type of photoshoot you have booked. It depends whether you yourself are male or female. And it depends on the photographer's personality.

There are many different types of photoshoot you can choose from:

• wedding photography - it may not seem like a photoshoot as it can last all day, but it is simply a unique type of shoot.


• maternity photography - time for you to show off that bump and be proud of your growing family, whether it is your first or baby number 4!


• portrait photography - this can be split into sub-categories as it covers family photoshoots, lifestyle photoshoots (on location rather than in a studio), newborn photoshoots and even pet photography.


• Boudoir photography - a special photoshoot for yourself or that special person in your life. Not something you will be showing everyone.

It is probably immediately obvious that as a female, there are a couple of types of shoot that would naturally mean you would prefer a female photographer. Both boudoir photography and maternity photography can involve very personal photoshoots with you revealing parts of your body that are only generally revealed in the public on the beach! There is also an argument that another woman will be better placed to understand what you are hoping for, and how best to pose you to produce some beautiful images. However, as with any purchasing decision, you should shop around, and keep your mind open to the possibility that you will find a male photographer who you feel comfortable with. Of course, some women would never feel comfortable with a man taking photos of them in their underwear... and that is entirely understandable!

I have known wedding photographers and portrait photographers both male and female who excel in their field, so ultimately it does come down to choosing someone you feel most comfortable with. There is an argument to say that another woman who has been through the trials and tribulations of her own 'Big Day' will really know how to make you look and feel like a princess, but you will probably be able to judge that from the portfolios you look at!