Your wedding ceremony is a magical once-in-a-lifetime event. You’ve carefully chosen your venue, planned the guest lists, selected the caterer, the flowers, the cake… but have you thought about your wedding photographer and videographer? It may be tempting to trim the budget by asking a friend or family member, but that may not net you the quality work that you deserve. If you’re worried about spending the cost to hire professionals, consider some of these points first!
1) Training, training, training!
In a world where everyone has a smartphone and regularly takes pictures, you may wonder if you can outsource your wedding photography to friends and family. But a professional photographer has the training and experience to not just take pictures, but actually create beautiful works of art. They have an understanding of how to work with different types of weather, different backdrops, and different light levels. You don’t want the photos of your only wedding ceremony to be washed out, blurry, and off centered because these first moments as newlyweds can never be captured again.
2) It’s like RoseArt vs Crayola.
Professional equipment is critical for professional results. Just like RoseArt vs Crayola, the difference in professional cameras, lights, and microphones is night and day over the equipment an average person or hobbyist might carry. The right tools are critical for the best pictures, and you simply cannot get the same level of quality with a basic camera and regular lighting. That’s why you often see photographers arrive at an event with a variety of cameras, lenses, and lighting equipment… they are prepared for any contingency!
3) Guests don’t make good employees.
If you use a family member or your best friend as your photographer, you are now dealing with a difficult situation in which someone who would have attended your wedding as a guest is now going to have to spend the whole day working. They won’t get the opportunity to socialize with others or enjoy the ceremony because they should be following you around in “photographer mode” the entire time, and if they aren’t... well, that’s a whole different problem! A professional photographer keeps their focus on you for the entire event. Not only do they snap all of your special “firsts”, such as first look, first kiss, and first dance, they also capture all of the little moments between you and your friends and family that an amateur might overlook.
4) Invoices, contracts, and insurance, oh my!
A professional photographer is going to be able to offer you some reassurance that an amateur will not. There is no guesswork when working with a professional! You should get a contract that outlines all the duties the photographer will perform, the number of photos you will get, the expected return time, and more. This allows you to skip the hassle of wondering when your friend is going to get around to returning your photos. In addition, professionals carry insurance, meaning that in the event that something goes wrong, you are covered!
So that’s a wrap
Skip the hassle of a wedding disaster and don’t leave your wedding photography to chance! Hire a professional photographer for your wedding to make sure that your precious memories are preserved forever. You won’t regret it!
If you are in the northeast Ohio area, get the comfort of knowing you have the best wedding photographer in Cleveland by hiring Anytime Picture! With over ten years of experience, choosing Anytime means choosing quality. Because we are a team of wedding photographers and videographers throughout Cleveland and northeast Ohio, we can guarantee that we will never cancel on you due to unforeseen events. We also offer wedding photography packages with payment plan options, ensuring that you can get the quality that you deserve at a price that fits into your budget. Wherever your wedding is, whatever the theme is, you can be assured that if you choose our team for your wedding photography, you are choosing the best local wedding photographer around. Contact us today at (800) 910-0078 or send us an email at hello@anytimepicture.com.
