Why should you book a Professional Wedding Photographer?

You can find photographers everywhere these days. Many people have phones in their pockets capable of stunning shots. So why fork out for a pro? Here’s 6 reasons you should hire a professional photographer to document your wedding day.

Experience

Professional photographers get to shoot in a lot of venues. If they haven’t shot a particular venue, they’ll know what works from their experience of other similar venues. They will also be able to track the timings of the day and ensure everything flows smoothly, predicting your actions and reactions as the day goes on. This leads to infinitely better photographs than an inexperienced photographer could capture

Simple things like knowing where the sun will in relation to a venue be can make for unique and wonderful photographs!

They will have a plan B!

Humans get sick, pandemics happen and aliens might invade, who knows! A professional photographer will have a plan B should the unimaginable happen. It’s important to know when you book a photographer that they will be there for your wedding day. If they can’t make it, you need peace of mind that someone else is on standby to step in so you don’t miss out. It takes away a huge amount of stress knowing your photographer has their ducks in a row!

I was able to team up with Alan Roche on a recent wedding when my second shooter fell ill. Alan stepped in last minute and delivered fantastic coverage I would have missed entirely had we not made arrangements in advance.

More than just the wedding day

A professional photographer will work with you prior to the wedding. They will help you plan your day, point you towards other suppliers and have a streamlined process to ensure the booking is taken quickly and efficiently. This will give you peace of mind and more time to spend enjoying planning your wedding.

The finished product

A professional photographer will have experience reaching deadlines and completing the work in a timely manner. As I mentioned above, your photographer works for more than just the wedding day. It’s important to know that the edit won’t take a ludicrous amount of time and your photographs will be processed to a good standard when you receive them. Waiting over a month for photographs you don’t like can ruin your wedding entirely, so always trust a pro that has systems in place and the experience to deliver on time.

The finished product should tell the story of your day, from start to finish and cover everything you have agreed with your photographer.

Blending into the crowd

A professional photographer will be able to blend into the crowd and deliver stunning photographs. There’s nothing worse than having an awkward inexperienced photographer drawing attention to themselves on the day. It takes away from the day you’ve planned and gets your guests talking about all the wrong things! A pro will do their job quickly and efficiently without disturbing your day.

Blending into the crowd allows the photographer to capture the natural moments that mean the most, without disturbing the flow of your day.

You’re investing in your future

Wedding Photography can often seem expensive. But when you break it down, you’re getting a great return for your money. A professional will capture all of the magic moments throughout the day so all of your guests can relax. These photographs will last forever, especially if you invest in an album or other print medium. Looking back on the photographs in years to come is priceless.

It’s great to decorate your home with photographs from your special day!

In summary

I hope this helps and dispels a few myths. It’s always worthwhile investing wisely in your wedding photographs. The peace of mind knowing you’re covered is worth it’s weight in gold!

Thanks for reading.