Professional wedding photography is an essential part of any wedding celebration. After the sun has set, the food has been eaten, clothes put into storage and the flowers wilted, your wedding photos are items that exist long after the celebration. They are there to remind you of the joy people had, the love that was shared and the special memories that last forever.
Here are 10 reasons why you should consider hiring a professional to do the job of documenting your long awaited special day.
1. Takes the pressure off the big day. This is a biggy. An experienced photographer already knows the flow of the day, the key moments to look for, and what looks good and what doesn’t. This is their bread and butter.
2. Professional equipment for better quality. Your wedding photographer will have invested a lot of money into their equipment and know exactly how to use it.
3. Experienced in all situations ie church, barn, house, outdoors/indoors. This is not their first rodeo, and won’t be the last. Their expertise allows them to make the best of any situation.
4. Know how to make the most of the lighting for more flattering images. We all hope for the best weather on the day. The reality is this is the UK and nothing is guaranteed! Rest assured your photographer will be keeping an eye on forecasts/times/golden hour etc and prompt you to make the most of the best situations.
5. Top quality images. By hiring someone who has invested many hours of practice, someone who has taken the time to hone their skills and develop their style ensures that you can trust to receive quality images.
6. Your wedding images last a lifetime. Wedding photography isn’t just a collection of photos. They are important memories to last forever. That’s why it is more important to hire a professional to make sure your images stand the test of time.
7. A reliable photographer. Having an experienced photographer will put you at ease, allowing you to be fully immersed in enjoying your day, knowing that your memories are being captured by someone who knows what they’re doing. The sole reason they are there is to document your day.
8. Stress less. This can only mean one thing: celebrate more! Your photographer has your back. They have been briefed about the day ahead of time and probably have lists upon lists to ensure every detail is covered.
9. You only have one wedding day, make it count. Your wedding day happens once in a lifetime and many moments in that day have no do-overs. Is this not the most crucial time to invest in the best?
10. Don’t regret it! What if uncle Mark is taken ill on your wedding day? What if auntie Joan’s camera runs out of battery and she forgot the charger? What if Dad was so caught up in the moment that he forgot to photograph your first kiss as husband and wife? What if the groomsman panicked during the confetti shots and all he got were photos of arms and heads and they were all blurry?? We’ve got you covered. We’ve got backups and spares and people to call. Oh and there’s always a touch of Photoshop to fall back on when cousin Kate puts her phone right in the way of you walking down the aisle. There’s nothing we haven’t encountered before and are prepared for all eventualities. And if that isn’t reason enough I don’t know what is!
