Sophia Young
When it comes to weddings, you shouldn’t skimp. Although it can be tempting to get an amateur or a family member to be your photographer, remember that if there’s one day you need to work with a professional photographer, it’s your wedding day. Yes, it can be costly, but it will be worth it. You do not want to entrust this once-in-a-lifetime moment to an amateur.
Below, we’ve put together a few reasons why it’s non-negotiable to work with a professional wedding photographer on your big day.
1. They know how weddings go
Wedding photographers are familiar with the flow of weddings. This is because they’ve covered a wide variety of weddings before — they may have even memorized the timeline! They’re experts when it comes to what exact moments to capture, from the key moments like the wearing of the wedding bands to the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moments like the groom wiping away a tear while he watches his bride walk down the aisle.
A Glasgow wedding photographer is aware that they can’t call “cut” and that they get only one chance. They understand that there are no do-overs during a wedding, so they move fast to capture every critical moment. Before you have your very first kiss, your wedding photographer will already have positioned themselves to get the perfect picture. They’ll be at the right place at the right time.
2. They pay attention to the details
They understand how big of a deal your wedding is, so they will always show your wedding in the best light. Compared to an amateur who will simply snap away, a professional will take the time to set the scene and make sure it’s all up to par.
They want your wedding pictures to be as flawless as possible, so they’ll pause to fix your dress, the decorations, etc. They’re also pros at posing people, so no one in the photos will look awkward.
Besides, weddings can be a burden on your wallet, so it’s understandable that you’d want to show everything off, from your wedding venue to the dinnerware. Wedding photographers will not only take pictures of the wedding itself but also of the tiny details that you spent thousands of dollars on.
3. They invest in quality gear to get quality shots
Professional wedding photographers spend thousands of dollars on top-of-the-line photography gear. They know you don’t want your photos to look like smartphone photography, so they get expensive gear that can deliver exactly what you want. They come prepared and buy every piece of equipment they possibly need, such as cameras, camera lenses, and more.
When you work with a professional photographer, you won’t have to worry about any blur — your photos will be so perfect, you’ll want to frame them immediately. The photos will be so clear that you’ll be able to see how flawless your skin is — your wedding skincare won’t go to waste!
4. They keep your photos backed up
Let’s say your wedding is over and you get your wedding photos from your photographer. You put the SD card into the computer, but it tells you that the card has been corrupted. You aren’t worried because your wedding photographer should have copies, but when you call them, they tell you that was the only copy they had. You’ll have nothing but the low-resolution photos your wedding guests took with their smartphones.
Professional wedding photographers know that what can go wrong will go wrong. That’s why they always keep backups (and backups of backups). That way, in case one SD card does get corrupted, they can still count on their other copies.
Remember, you can’t ask for a take two of your wedding, so it’s best to work with professionals who will safe-keep your wedding photos for you.
5. They show you what you missed
Your wedding will be the most memorable day of your life, but there’s no guarantee that you’ll remember every detail. There will be some moments that you may have missed, such as your groom’s reaction as you emerged through the doors, or the page boy’s clumsy (but cute) walk down the aisle.
If you were to work with an amateur, that would mean plenty of missed moments that you won’t be able to see for yourself. A wedding photographer will have captured these moments, allowing you to relive them once your wedding is over. In other words, you’ll get to experience parts of your wedding through your wedding photos.
6. Your wedding photos will be all you have
At the end of the day, the decorations will be stored away and your guests will go their own ways. Your wedding venue will be as vacant as it once was, and it will be as though no wedding ever took place.
A wedding photographer’s responsibility is to give you a set of photos that remind you of one of the best days of your life. Without a wedding photographer, you’ll have nothing but vague memories to remember it by. But by working with a professional, you’ll be able to look back at the fun you had, and remember how you felt on such a special day. It’s one way to have a memento of your wedding — one that lasts a lifetime (or even more).
Wrapping Up
No newlywed wants to end their wedding with regret, so if you’re wondering if you should work with a professional photographer, this is the sign to go for it. By working with a professional wedding photographer, you’ll be able to look back on your wedding even when you and your partner are in your seventies. Plus, you can be stress-free on your big day, knowing that an expert is capturing your wedding exactly the way you wanted.
