Pictures are a natural part of wedding plans when couples decide to tie the knot. Some couples will spend big bucks to have extraordinary keepsakes of their wedding while others will want to keep everything within a budget. One thing is sure though: no matter how big or how small your budget is you need to hire a good photographer. Here are 5 reasons why investing in a good photographer is the only sensible thing to do.
1. A good photographer knows how to compose pictures. Regardless of how amazing a camera is and how many features it has, it cannot compose a shot artistically. This is something that requires the judgment of the person behind the lens. The photographer uses his or her personal artistry to capture things like the play of light, depth of field, and texture.
Composing a good picture takes more than pressing a button when important or interesting action is happening. In a well-composed picture, inessentials are weeded out and the subject is enhanced. Subjects are never found dead center, and the objects in the photograph will guide the viewers’ eyes to look where they should. All of these characteristics are to be marshaled into the photograph while a hundred and one things are going on.
2. A good photographer is able to capture the mood of the moment. There are many special moments during a wedding and only a sensitive, experienced artist knows how to capture them.
For example, an inexperienced photographer may be able to obtain a picture of two people laughing while cutting their wedding cake, but only a good photographer is able to show the world the private humor two people in love share while dealing with cake frosting.
Capturing a fleeting mood can be a formidable challenge especially in the midst of a bustling reception. The photographer taking the shot needs to wait patiently for everything to come together and click at just the right moment. This kind of patience and timing only comes with professional experience.
3. A good photographer knows how to deal with tricky light. With a good photographer you don’t have to worry about underexposed or overexposed pictures. You will get someone who is comfortable working with different types of lighting and who understands how light affects his or her subjects.
An experienced photographer knows how to optimize existing light. He or she cannot control the source and intensity of natural light but will know from what angle a picture is to be taken. With proper positioning there will be no unwanted shadows or glare in your photos.
4. A pro will come prepared. Amateurs rarely, if ever, bring backup gear. In case something goes wrong with their main camera, pros will have an extra one in tow. They will also have extra memory cards and batteries.
We talked with Tom Hall Photography about this topic, and they explained, “A professional’s preparation will include a coherent list of pictures that must be taken, and he or he will know how to go through the list with speed and ease. With a good photographer none of the significant parts of the wedding and the reception will be forgotten.”
5. Your professional photographer will focus on the job. A family or friend who agrees to take your wedding pictures will also want to have fun with the gang during the event. Since wedding receptions last for hours, you can hardly expect your friend or relative to stand apart from everyone the whole time and concentrate on taking pictures. A professional is there for a purpose: to consistently look at the event in terms of what moments can be captured with the camera.
The rising popularity of fabulous DIY weddings and the availability of many smart gadgets can lull you into believing that you can have good wedding photos with the help of family or friends. If you try to save by taking this route, you may end up with a few good pictures or you may end up with a lot of lousy ones. But if you invest in a good photographer your pictures will be a joy for generations to come.
