Wedding Planning No-No
Weddings are, ideally, once-in-a-lifetime events that you will remember for the rest of your life. This is why many couples strive to make it perfect and unforgettable. Others even spend thousands and thousands of dollars on a one-time event, making sure each detail is spot-on and every element perfect.
However, if you’re not willing to shell out both of your savings for one big event, you have a tight budget, or both of you are planning to buy a house after the celebration, then it’s only natural that you cut down on costs. You might try to purchase a dress with a lower price tag, hire vendors with cheap packages, or seek assistance from your friends and family.
See, the last one – seek assistance from others – is a great way to cut down costs. There are many things your friends and family can help you out with, from decors, organizing, to making sure you stay calm and sane the whole time. Now, others may say you can even ask a family member, a friend, your friend’s cousin, or your cousin’s college roommate’s friend’s cousin to be your photographer and have your wedding photos taken for free… which should never be the case.
Why You Should Never Hire a Friend or a Family to be Your Photographer
Sure, it’s a nice thought to save money. But for something that happens only once and moments that only lasts in a blink of an eye, are you sure you have someone you can count on to have those captured and immortalized for you to look back on for the rest of your life? We are talking about photos that will remind you of your wedding day forever. And, by hiring “someone you know” and pay nothing in return for their services – this is a recipe for disaster.
Hiring a friend or a family for your wedding gives you more issues than paying for a professional photographer. For one, it is highly likely that you will receive all your photos at once and unedited. Let’s say you’ve planned a 5-hour wedding event. Now, imagine how many images will be taken during that period – hundreds or even thousands! And you’ll need to go through them one by one. On the contrary, when you hire professional photographers, you can expect your photos already sorted out. Plus, they will be edited as well!
Secondly, you’ll also have to wait a while to receive your photos. This is because your friends and family members have their own lives too and jobs to do. Unlike when you choose pro photographers whose jobs are focused on your photos. Here’s where the saying: “You get what you pay for” comes into the picture!
Another reason why we don’t suggest getting your friend or family member as a photographer is because it will cause inconvenience – not to you but to that person. See, are you inviting your friend as a guest or as a photographer? Because being both is not possible. Your friend will be following you from the moment you have your makeup done to the afterparty. He/she will not be able to enjoy your celebration or even talk to your other guests!
Why Hire Professional Photographers for Your Wedding
- You can expect results - With photographers, you get what you pay for. If you want those beautiful and share-worthy photos, you will certainly have them. Professional photographers do events such as yours to make a living, thus, they will ensure to provide you with the results that you expect. Because an unhappy customer is bad for any business.
- Pros have the experience - There is nothing worse than your friend photographer still trying to figure out what to do. Imagine yourself as you’re doing your walk on the aisle and a friend who doesn’t know where to position himself to take the best shot. How about when the ceremony is done, will you do group shots, family shots, or couple shots? An experienced photographer can control a crowd and assist you with the photos you want to take. Avoid the guesswork and additional stress with a photographer who will be there, ready to capture every precious moment in your wedding.
- Professional photographers have the knowledge - There is more to photography than an expensive camera. See, for such an important event, you would want someone who not only has knowledge with a camera but also on how to use it in different conditions and light. A pro can give you a variety of different shots, perfectly executed and timed to capture just the right moment. So, you can guarantee not only one or two stunning photos but a whole album that you can be proud of.
- There’s only one chance - Your wedding day is just that - a single day where you can celebrate your love for each other. Each moment is priceless and it will never happen again. So, you need someone that can take those moments and turn them as memories that you can cherish for the rest of your life. You need someone that is quick on his feet and ready for anything. Because, when the big day is finally over, all you’ll have are photos of it. Now, wouldn’t you want those photos to be amazing?