With the economy as it is, more and more couples are planning weddings with tight budgets. (We should know, Tim and I got married one year ago this month.) There is a movement to do more things yourself: invitations, music, cakes, and…photography.
With the onset of more affordable and higher quality digital cameras, there are more amateur photographers out there than ever. It’s great that so many people have an interest in photography. Now, more that ever, there is an important difference between professional and amateur.
Photographers have coined the term “Uncle Bob Photography” to refer to the relative or family friend who thinks they are or should have been a wedding photographer. Couples today face the choice of hiring a professional wedding photographer or cutting costs and asking an “Uncle Bob” to photograph the biggest day of their lives. Uncle Bob may really enjoy photography and has probably taken some nice photos but he/she is NOT a professional wedding photographer.
A professional wedding photographer is more than a warm body with an expensive camera. A professional knows how to capture the moments that matter without being seen. A professional can think on their feet and work under pressure. They have experience and artistry. They know how to perform post-production to make a great image spectacular.
Some couples are surprised by the cost of professional photography. They do not consider the hours spent editing, the expense of top of the line professional equipment and maintenance, transportation, equipment insurance, and printing costs. When you hire a professional you are paying for their experience, knowledge, artistry, editing capabilities, and quality service. In return, you receive much more than just photos; you receive memories of your once in a lifetime day. Don’t regret trusting your day to an amateur when what you want and need is a professional.
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