Wedding photography has always played a major role in weddings, whether it is pre-wedding or actual wedding day photography. The purpose of taking wedding photos is to ensure that the memories of the special day are captured forever.

However, there is a misconception about wedding photography. In general, couples tend to think that wedding photography is child’s play. Anyone can just take photos, right? A click of the camera and tada … you’ve got yourself a wedding photo! Sounds simple, right?

But how sure are you that the photo is going to turn out great? Is the photo able to truly capture the memory of your wedding day, the love between the both of you, and the gleeful smiles pasted on your guests’ faces? If you leave your wedding photography in the hands of your inexperienced friends, will they be busy capturing your once-in-a-lifetime moments, or spending the time taking selfies?

If you are in any doubt, here are five reasons why you should hire a professional wedding photographer:

1. They Know The Right Angles

Have you ever experienced that heart-wrenching feeling when you took numerous selfies and thought you might look good, but ended up looking much worse than you thought? With a professional wedding photographer, he/she is very aware of that and will ensure that every angle brings out your best features.

In other words, with a professional wedding photographer you don’t have to worry about that double chin, the lopsided cheeks or basically looking ridiculous in your wedding photos.

2. They Have Professional Equipment And Operate It Well

Although technology has rapidly advanced over the years, with much better smartphones and their high-tech cameras, you can’t compare it to professional photography equipment. Unlike a smartphone’s camera, a professional camera (e.g. DSLR) can be manually adjusted to fit the environment of your wedding photography session, and even to the kind of style you might prefer. For example, if there is harsh lighting in certain photography locations, the wedding photographer is able to change the settings of the camera to ensure the harsh lighting doesn’t ruin your wedding photos.

Of course, this is only a fraction of the whole process. Possessing the right editing software and a quality computer is equally important. You may argue that there are so many free mobile applications solely for editing photos with nice filters, so there’s no need for Photoshop or even a laptop! These applications definitely have very beautiful filters and are fairly easy to use, but they don’t guarantee a quality photo with high resolution. Therefore, it is important for wedding photographers to not only have the right software but also the ability to operate it to ensure that your wedding photos turn out amazing without compromising the overall quality.

3. They Know When To Create The Right Moments

Have you ever been in that awkward position when you are being photographed with a group of people, and your body movements are not in sync with your brain, and, before you know it, you are dishing out that oh-so-famous twist because that’s the only pose you know?

You wouldn’t need to worry about that with a professional wedding photographer, as opposed to a friend who is taking the photo. Your friend might just tell you to relax and do “your thang”, but you know it usually doesn’t work out well. On other hand, a professional wedding photographer knows how to guide you to create the right moment. For example, if you prefer the fun spontaneous shots, they will be equipped with the right skills to liven up the atmosphere to fit the mood.

Most importantly, they know it can be nerve-racking for you to pose in front of the camera. Hence, they are equipped with the communication skills (on top of their photography skills) to make you feel relaxed during your photoshoot. That’s one huge worry off your list!

4. They Know How To Work Under Tricky Conditions

With their wealth of experience, they are able to work under tricky conditions instead of being daunted by them. For example, if the lighting in a certain pre-wedding photography location is dimmer than usual, they will explore the venue and find the most favourable areas with the best sunlight. Or, if there are puddles of water because of rain prior to the photography session, they will be able to suggest locations that can complement your desired style.

This also applies to your actual wedding day photography. If your wedding venue does not possess the ideal photography conditions, a professional wedding photographer will be able to work with them to ensure that your wedding is ‘solidified’ and does not turn out sloppy.

5. They Are Fuelled By A Commitment To Bring Every Moment To Life

Professional wedding photographers are committed to translate every part of your wedding day or your love story into pictures that easily transport you back to the good memories. Also, they would not blindly take shots of your wedding, and are instead focused on taking the best wedding photos.

When you look at your wedding photos, you will be glad to know that every part of your wedding is documented beautifully, and not sloppily constructed with amateurish photos.

6. They Know How To Work With Time

As wedding photography usually takes place within a strict timeline, from taking the photographs to editing them to perfection, it is important to know how to work well within a timeframe, while taking the best shots at your pre-wedding session or actual wedding day. They are focused on capturing the moments and will not be distracted by other elements.

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_{This post was first published on La Belle Couture blog and has been reposted on Executive Lifestyle with the permission of the author. Image from La Belle Couture
Edited by Nedda Chaplin}

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