The Undeniable Benefits of Hiring a Professional Wedding Photographer
The day of the big wedding is almost here, and we couldn’t be happier for you. You have waited so long for this momentous day, and it’s just around the corner!
One of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make when planning your wedding is whether to hire a professional photographer or go with a trusted friend with a nice camera. The old cliché is as real as it gets in this scenario: You’ll absolutely get what you pay for here. And all you’re going to have left after such a wonderful event is the pictures the photographer captures.
We know that the cost of a professional photographer is very expensive nowadays. The rise of living costs and the struggle to make ends meet has brought a lot of hobby photographers into the wedding industry. After all, who wouldn’t like going from party to party every weekend getting paid to take pictures? Many unaware couples today are choosing amateur photographers for their big events and ending up disappointed. A family member or trusted friend is not a professional photographer, not even if they have a nice camera.
This blog will give you a few pointers on why you need to consider a professional photographer on your wedding day. It will also show you how to know you found the perfect photographer for this unforgettable day.
Photography for the hobbyist has become very popular with the advancement of digital cameras and the cost of camera kits decreasing. Although these starter cameras are good cameras, they will not be able to handle every scenario. For example, a high-end professional camera can’t be compared to lower quality cameras. However, an expensive camera also isn’t going to make a photographer out of an amateur. It doesn’t matter how expensive the camera is, it takes skill and experience to take a professional wedding photo.
Professional wedding photographers have invested a lot of money in their equipment to ensure their clients receive the full benefit of what they’re paying for. However, cameras and lenses are not the only thing a professional photographer carries around. A professional photographer also brings along specialized lighting equipment, backup cameras, backup gear, lighting modifiers, triggers, and so much more.
A professional photographer knows how to use this equipment like the back of their hand. They will be able to adapt fast and efficiently differentiate different lighting conditions without even thinking twice about it. Can your best friend with the nice camera do this? Probably not because it all boils down to knowledge and experience. Look for a photographer who has a blog and a portfolio that shows different lighting conditions, including full sun, overcast, and low light levels.
A professional wedding photographer, in the absence of an event coordinator, can also become your wedding planner. They will be able to assist you with the flow of the event and will be there in the case of a crisis. They will be one of the only people in the wedding who knows everything about weddings and how they should flow. They will know when to step in and when to fade in the background. This is something that comes from experience photographing weddings.
But let’s put experience aside: your photographer will be with you the whole day, so you need to choose someone you feel comfortable with, not someone like snappy Aunt Sally who is demanding you around or annoying Uncle Arnie who doesn’t know when to back down.
A professional wedding photographer knows which angle to shoot you from; they know how to make you look good in photos. They will tell you how to stand, where to look, how to fix your hair, direct you to readjust your dress or suit, and give you overall direction to capture the very best photos. All this happens in just a matter of seconds, so you need a professional with a keen eye for detail to help you get it all together in the moment.
Another very important aspect of wedding photography is what happens after the pictures are taken. What happens to the photos once they leave the wedding? Most importantly, how secure are your photos? Professional photographers have large backup systems in place to ensure nothing goes wrong, and if it does, they have a copy available. Could you really trust your family or friend with such irreplaceable pictures?
We’re sure you can now see why you need a professional photographer such a big event. Good luck and happy photographer shopping!
