If anybody tells you it’s worth skimping on a professional wedding photographer, and you can settle for an amateur family volunteer “who has an SLR,” don’t listen to them. The ceremony lasts only a few hours, but photographs preserve the glorious memories for a lifetime. However, if those photographs don’t capture the essence of the occasion or are a far cry from what you had in mind, it’s a big disappointment. Here’s why a professional wedding photographer is worth his weight in gold:
Wedding photos are an amalgamation of action shots and posed moments. Wedding photography differs from regular shoots since you can’t expect to retake a moment like when you say, “I do.” However, a professional wedding photographer has the instinct to predict and capture emotional sentiments thanks to years of practice and experience.
Your wedding photographer saves you the hassle of thinking up poses for your portrait and is an excellent guide to creating memorable poses. In addition, having somebody with experience alleviates stress since the last thing you want is to plan your wedding shoot in addition to everything else.
The wedding photographer would be committed to you all through the day. They are guaranteed to show up and fulfill all obligations. An amateur might wander off occasionally and risk missing great shots, or a friend you asked to take pictures could get drunk and decide to call it a day. On the other hand, a professional starts sometime after 10 a.m. and stays with you as long as the merriment lasts.
Great photography is more than just about owning an excellent camera. A professional photographer is equipped with the right gear to ensure top-notch photos you will cherish. Lenses, lighting, tripods, flashes, and backup equipment, not to mention years of practice, are what a professional brings to the table.
A photographer knows how to work in tricky lighting and can leverage any setting. Walking into a room, he instinctively knows the best spot to set up. Likewise, a great photographer knows different angles and lighting and comprehends how to change the settings accordingly.
A great wedding photographer is an asset, not a liability. He knows how to get everywhere and capture beautiful memories without getting in the way. Besides covering the event, a professional photographer is responsible for all postproduction tweaks, such as editing, selecting, and organizing an album. In addition, a great photographer will have innovative ideas about how the final images will be presented in the wedding album.
Before the big day, you and your partner can sit with the photographer to plan your wedding and tell him any notions you might like to incorporate into the shoot. An experienced photographer can suggest ideas to photograph your wedding, or if he has access to the venue, he can visit it beforehand and pinpoint scenic locations where you could take your portraits.
This is why every dime you spend hiring a professional photographer to cover your wedding is worth it!