Why Use a Professional for Your Wedding Photographs?

When you’ve gone to all the trouble of arranging the best caterers, the best stationery for your invitations and the most exquisite bespoke bridal gowns for yourself and your bridesmaids, it doesn’t make sense to ask a friend (albeit with a very nice camera) to take your wedding photographs. You may well save a little money, but a professional wedding photographer will guarantee you great images that will keep your memories fresh for a lifetime.

Why a professional over an amateur?

Professionally chronicled photographs will allow you to capture your pre-wedding nerves, the ceremony, the traditional family photographs and your wedding breakfast. You should be able to proudly share them years later your children and your grandchildren and marvel at how wonderful your bespoke bridal gowns looked on the day; but this can only be achieved by a professional who has worked on many weddings before and has an eye for detail.

Choosing the right photographer is not an easy task. Nevertheless, the time you put into choosing and designing your bespoke bridal gowns is similar to the effort needed to select and interview photographers. Listening to testimonials and advice from friends and family who have used wedding photographers in the recent past, as word of mouth can be the best recommendation of all.

Bridal experts

Some photographers can be very good at their work, but they may be skilled in capturing corporate events or taking scenic shots and only complete wedding photography occasionally. Your best bet is to choose a photographer who is dedicated to wedding shoots as they will be well versed in the process and what can go wrong.

By asking to see their portfolio, you will be able to see if they take the type of photographs you like. Some photographers like to impose their own style on their work and if this isn’t right for you, you should steer clear – it is your day after all.

When you are attracted to a photographer through word-of-mouth, it will help make your decision easier if you’re able to speak to people who attended the wedding and ask how they were able to put people at ease and how pleasant they were to work with. The best photographers are able to anticipate what the bride and groom will be doing next and always be available to take the "money shot" as well as intimate and candid shots you may not be expecting. (These often end up being the favourites!)

When you how a photographer has been able to capture other brides in their bespoke bridal gowns and the style and "mood" of their portfolio, you will be better able to decide if you feel comfortable working with them. Choosing a wedding photographer is no small decision, so take your time, do your research and ensure you end up with the finished product you've always dreamed of.

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