I have never met a woman who doesn't like pretty pictures of herself, I simply don't think it exists. So when you combine 100 sorority sisters together, then it is a guarantee that pictures are a necessity. The problem is many of these sorority chapters do not know how much having a professional photographer in the budget would help out any chapter. Here are a couple reasons for any Greek organizations to hire a photographer.
1. Composites
Composites are great for sisters to have and hang up on their walls/fridge for all to see. They also provide sisters with professional headshot afterwards to use for various applications. Almost every chapter I have heard of completes a composite every year, and if you hire a photographer for other photo shoots then they might cut you a deal on the composite.
2. Sisterhood bonding.
Doing photo shoots every month is a great way to get all of your sisters together in one spot where they are actually having fun vs being in chapter. There is tons of laughing and group planning when it comes to poses. Plus, it feels great to look your best, while matching with your sisters.
3. Great Facebook profile pictures.
Who doesn't love to have a new Facebook profile picture or cover photo to publish? Usually, there are chances during these shoots to sneak a nice portrait of yourself or small group with your sisters.
4. Recruitment
Your rush chair will love it. While searching for a sorority to join many PNM's will look up the sororities on-campus and if they see great pictures, then there's a higher chance that they'll like y'all more.
5. Social media presence.
When your sorority runs multiple shoots a semester then you end up with hundreds of great available photos to post to your various accounts. Plus then you don't have to steal photos from sisters accounts, or rely on phone pictures for all of the ones on your Instagram.
Special thank's to the Eta Rho chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority for hiring me as their photographer and allowing me to post the photos in this article. I took all of the photos except for the composite.
