IMO, bring it in-house only after you've got ALL your photos taken. Then, run your in-house idea IN PARALLEL with your photo vendor to see if your new hire can out perform your vendor (and not be a time suck).
Next, if you want to bring it in-house, crawl, walk, run! Give yourself a test to see how well prepared you are for this. (I have several pals that suck at this and need help)
TEST: If YOU can't take create the shots yourself and get it dialed in the way you'd like it, then you're asking the noob to make it great (read: fail). Great photos is part choreography, part lighting, part car guy knowledge, part work ethic, part admin uploading skills, and more. YOU SET THE STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS. You also are the educator.
You'd better hire smart, or, you'll work hard.
Here's a pal of mine who's got a college student shooting pics and 3 months later has workflow/work ethic problems and can't keep up with the inventory flow New, used, and pre-owned Chevrolet, cars, trucks, and SUVs for sale at East Syracuse Chevrolet in East Syracuse
