Since everyone these days has a good or great camera people seem to think they can leave the photography to a friend or relative. I hear these sad stories afterward when they hire me to actually get some “good” photos but of course the wedding is over. Here is a quote from a fellow wedding professional photographer.
Surrendering to the unskilled is killing the wedding industry and robbing the couple of what they want. Sadly, the bride and groom are surrendering to unprofessional photographers and ending up with photos that carry no emotion or story telling. True, brides want 1500 images, but they lack the knowledge of what they are actually getting until that CD is actually viewed-many duplicate images using the “burst camera function.” And editing either on her computer or online soon turns into hard work soon to be put off until a very raining day or never at all.
You are not hiring the equipment when you hire a professional wedding photographer you are hiring someones’ skills. It does take years of experience to be able to anticipate those unforgettable moments. Plus when you have a friend or relative do the photography they are going to want to party as well thus leaving those moments unrecorded. Skimp on the fancy cake or get less expensive flowers. Instead hire the professional photographer so you will have your memories forever.
