Between the increased camera quality of the latest smartphones and the likeliness that someone in your circle of family and friends has a pretty good camera; you might be tempted to skip or skimp on the photographer costs at your wedding.

The fact is that a professional wedding photographer comes with benefits that an amateur simply won’t possess. After months of planning, who you entrust this responsibility to is a key decision for your wedding day.
Here are some reasons you should entrust the job to a professional!

Let your guests enjoy the day

So you have a guest coming who’s pretty good with a camera. But you don’t want to make them work on a day they are meant to be celebrating with you.
Being a photographer requires a lot of focus and pressure, and giving that responsibility to someone who should be there to help celebrate isn’t quite fair.
Let all your guests enjoy the day knowing that there’s a professional taking care of the photography. This will allow your friends and family to enjoy the moment without worrying too much about getting that perfect shot.

Capture timeless memories

While it isn’t necessary to have a photographer, this day is set out to be one of the best days in your life, so capturing those memories will give you something invaluable to look back on.
Think about it – you’ve probably spent months planning for this day – don’t you want your photographs to be able to capture all the hard work that’s gone into it?
Wedding photos are a truly worthwhile investment and something you can look back on decades later with children and grandchildren. What’s more; those who can’t attend can still experience the wedding through the photographer’s work.

Treat yourself

Hiring a photographer on your wedding day is truly a unique experience. You’ll be dressed in your best while having someone there to specifically take gorgeous photos of you and your loved ones.
This really helps to make you feel special on the day and is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, so don’t regret it by skipping out on the photographer!
Your guests will also have the pleasure of being photographed by a professional who is able to produce high quality pictures that tell a unique story of the day.

Prevent mishaps

When you hire a professional, you know that they will come with a backup plan and equipment. If you rely on someone who is less experienced, you might not have the same assurances and you can risk ending up with subpar pictures of your big day.
By hiring someone who is well-experienced, you can relax and have one less thing to worry about on the day, which is always a huge relief.

Get the quality you want

You shouldn’t settle for second-best when it comes to your wedding photographer, just as much as you shouldn’t expect amazing quality when you hire an amateur.
A photographer does more than just take pictures – they orchestrate photo shoots and bring with them their expertise on how to get the best shots, their experience from past weddings, and their ability to organise your guests to get the pictures you want.