Why do I need a wedding photographer ?

 Your wedding day is one of the most magical and important days of your life, and therefore it's only natural that you want to capture and preserve the memories of your wedding day. While it would be tempting to ask friends and family to take your wedding photos, hiring a professional wedding photographer is an investment that is not only sensible but can make all the difference. In this article, we'll discuss why you need a wedding photographer and the benefits they can bring to you on your big day.

1. Capturing memories

Typically a modern wedding day is a fast paced whirlwind of emotions, from the nervous anticipation of bridal preparations in the morning to the joy and love you experience as you walk down the aisle and exchange vows and wedding rings during the wedding ceremony. A wedding photographer will be at your side all day and can capture your memories in a way that allows you to relive and treasure them for years to come. Your wedding photos will be a visual representation of the love, laughter, and emotions you experienced on your special day, and they will become a cherished keepsake that you can pass down to future generations. I often think of wedding photography as a time capsule that records and preserves the memories of the biggest day of your life.

2. Professionalism

Hiring a professional wedding photographer means that you're booking someone with the skills and experience to capture high-quality photos that make you look your absolute best in a wide variety of situations throughout the day from traditional poses to natural candid moments! A professional photographer knows how to perfectly frame shots that tell the story of your wedding day. They have the cameras and lenses and experience to create stunning photos that are sharp, clear, and properly exposed, and have the knowledge to adjust their settings on the fly to account for changes in lighting or weather conditions. This ensures that no matter what the weather conditions or changes on the day, your photos will look amazing.

3. Creativity

A wedding photographer is a creative! One of the biggest benefits of hiring a wedding photographer is the unique perspective and creativity they can bring to your photos. An experience wedding photographer will know all about composition and can use a variety lenses and depth of field to capture stunning and artistic images that you may not have thought of. They will more often that not have worked at your wedding venue before and know all the great places for photography around the grounds of the venue. You are also buying into the experience of post production and editing techniques and the cost of the software.

4. Time-flies

On your wedding day, time will go super fast! and you don't want to spend precious moments trying to organise group shots or figure out how to get the perfect shot. A wedding photographer can help you save time by organising group shots fast and efficiently and ensuring that all important moments are captured so that you can relax and enjoy your day. They can work alongside your wedding co-ordinator to make sure that your day runs smoothly and that everything is captured on film. A good wedding photographer can also act as a second wedding co – ordinator guiding you through your wedding day!

5. Experience and expertise

When you hire a professional wedding photographer, you're getting someone with years of experience and expertise in their craft. From working in different lighting conditions and settings, and they can adjust their approach to suit your individual needs and preferences. They can also offer guidance and advice on everything from styling your wedding dress to poses to ensure that you look amazing in each photo!The little detailsA wedding photographer is also adept at paying attention to the little details that can make all the difference in your photos. Starting in the morning of the wedding with bridal preperations capturing all the little details from rings to shoes and jewellery and the detail of the dresses that might otherwise be missed, as well as the candid shots of your bridesmaids and family and unique reactions of guests throughout the day. This will then tell a story of your day from start to finish right up to first dance.

Below:  A candid confetti shot from a wedding in South Wales.

6. Peace of mind

Perhaps the most important benefit of hiring a wedding photographer is the peace of mind it provides. You'll know that you're working with someone who has the skills and experience to capture a wedding day in a way that is both stunning and timeless and in a mix of filters too from black and white images to the preset and filters of your choice. Just sit back, relax and enjoy your day and let the professionals do their job.In conclusion, a wedding photographer is an essential wedding day investment for brides getting married. They can capture the memories of your special day in a way that allows you to relive those moments for years to come and also for future generations. They can bring a unique perspective and creativity to your photos, and they can save you time and provide peace of mind on your wedding.

Below:  A typical bride pose from height ensures that the fullness of the wedding dress is captured! Photo from a South Wales wedding in Brecon.