If you have been considering whether or not to invest in hiring a professional photographer: here are a few tips I compiled that may make the answer clearer and the decision an easy one!
9 Reasons To Hire A Professional Portrait Photographer (rather than taking the photos yourself !):
1. These days many people have access to great cameras, but the majority do not know how to use them out of automatic mode. A professional photographer knows their camera like the back of their hand, enabling them to concentrate on their artistic vision and taking photos their clients are proud to share.?
2. ?A professional photographer has an understanding of composition and knowledge of how light affects the final outcome of an image. This produces a superior result.
3. A professional portrait photographer has studied photography and dedicated time in professional development courses to stay up to date with ever-changing technology to produce the highest quality photos for their client.
4. A professional photographer will take the time to educate themselves on what each client is looking for in their final product and plan a photo session accordingly.
5. A professional photographer will have a broad portfolio of work for clients to view before hiring them.
6. A professional photographer understands everyone is different,
they can adjust and create a comfortable environment to bring out the personality in their clients.
7. Professional photographers invest in high end software, computers and camera equipment( in particular, lenses) to bring the highest quality to the final image.
8. Professional photographers have accounts at professional photo finishing labs that ensure all photos and products are reproduced on archival quality papers. This means they will remain as family heirlooms for generations, long after technology has been outdated.
9. Hiring a professional photographer for a family photo session ensures that the whole family is captured, no one is behind the lenses. Photo is a moment in time for them to remember forever.
Here is a PDF downloadable version:
9 Reasons To Hire A Professional Portrait Photographer rather than taking the photos yourself
I wanted to thank you for explaining why it could be good to get a professional family photographer. It’s good to know that a good photographer can educate themselves on what the client is looking for. It sounds important to sit down with the photographer before the appointment in case they need to make any plans that can help achieve what a client wants.