Reasons Why You Should Hire a Wedding Photographer
So why should you get a (professional) photographer for your
wedding day?
Worst case scenario - you will be taking your own photos at the
wedding. Obviously this really should not happen. You, the host
of the event, the main reason people are there, are busy taking
snap shots of your wedding party. You will simply have your
hands to full to capture the whole essence of your wedding day.
Okay, so that first example may not be a really practical
example. A real example would be if you knew someone, someone
who isn't really a professional photographer, but someone who
was enthusiastic with a camera, who did it as a hobby?
Well sure, you can assign Cousin Al or Uncle Harry to do the
honors and be the official photographer for your engagement.
Sure they can pull off an event like yours: 150 guests minimum,
reception, the ceremony at the church, some casual shots at the
beach or by the bay with the sunset in the background. Perhaps.
Consider this: what kind of photography do they do in their
spare time? They may do still-life photography. Or studio
photography. Or portrait
photography. Or maybe only landscape photography and maybe
even shoot the occasional social party. Do you know what I'm
getting at?
You have to check and know what they do. Ask if they are up to
the challenge. Weddings are a whole different ball game.
Wedding
photographers are a whole different breed to your usual
hobbyist, glamour, still-life, studio, commercial and landscape
photographer. They even speak a different language.
So what is the difference then?
The difference is in the equipment they carry, the planning
needed to carry out your mission (your wedding) and their
attitude and enthusiasm about the job.
Weddings offer a dynamic environment to which the wedding
photographer must conquer and evolve within a short period
of time. They have to make the best of different locations and
different lighting conditions as well as weather concerns. A
good successful wedding photographer can do all these (and
more!)
Different locations and lighting conditions - that's simple, you
say, just whip out the camera and press the button.
No it isn't. Photography is all about lighting. Photography is
lighting. Photography comes from a root word that means 'light
painting.' Wedding photographers must be the masters of light in
all different situations at different locations. It's not simply
point and shoot.
And besides getting the perfect shot - the lighting and the
composition, your designated photographer will need to be
creative and constantly running around making sure every shot
you want is taken. I can personally assure you that this is a
very high-stress situation for the photographer. Film (or
digital cards) can be lost or damaged, photos lost or shots
missed due to faulty equipment.
The quality of service and photos...
You should go out and hire a professional photographer for your
wedding because you will get the quality you want. Your memory
will be preserved with the dignity it deserves. You don't want
to regret having a dingy old photo as a memory when you know you
had the opportunity to have it better.
It is the job of the wedding photographer that every finished
photo you see of your wedding day to be perfect for your needs.
Do you think you can rely on Cousin Al to deliver?