Ten years from now, you’ll be living a very different life, but hopefully a happy one with the person you love.

And on many days, you’ll want to reminisce the special day when you said ‘I Do’.

It will not do to recall that magical moment by swiping around on your phone, looking for those hazy pictures of your wedding day because you didn’t bother hiring a professional wedding photographer to begin with.

Why Hiring a Professional Wedding Photographer Matters

1. They Will Be Committed to the Occasion

Yes, it’s going to be a lot cheaper if you just ask a friend with to cover your wedding with their personal DSLR camera. But it’ll also be useless. Unlike a professional, your friend won’t have the knowledge of the right angles, lighting, timing or any factor that makes wedding photography special.

Also, they won’t be able to offer the same editing or quality prints. With a professional by your side, you’ll have the services of an experienced photographer who’s contractually obligated to offer you their best work.

2. They’ll have Amazing, Creative Results

In other words, you’ll get what you pay for. Aside from using the right setting to get those flawless romantic shots, photographers also have a seasoned sense of using the surroundings to your benefit. So even if your venue is simple, or you don’t have as many props for some fun, creative shots, your photographer will have a few tricks up their sleeve to give you a memorable result.

3. A LOT MORE Experience than Your Average Joe

You’re hiring a professional who photographs weddings for a living. Clearly, they’ll know what to do. Experienced photographers plan the day accordingly, and use the information you provide them i.e. a shot list, ideas etc to give you what you need. The last thing you need is a photographer who’s asking you what to do, who to photograph and where.

4. Their Professionalism Will Play a Huge Role

Let’s say you hire Uncle Bob to photograph your wedding and the results turn out to be subpar. What’s worse, Uncle Bob doesn’t think so. You can’t tell them that you hate the pictures because you respect them. But you’re also heartbroken that you don’t have any good photos at all. You won’t have to worry about all that with a professional.

Photographers use their client’s input when photographing and editing pictures. Any input you do give will be taken and implemented as unbiased feedback. In short, you won’t have to worry about straining your relationship with them.

5. You Need Memories

The idea to note hire a wedding photographer may somehow make sense right now. But let a few years (or weeks!) go by, you’ll start regretting your decision.

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, one that merits preservation. Put aside a small chunk of your budget and hire a professional wedding photographer. Document your memories.

Hire Winter Lotus Photography for Your Wedding Day!

As professionals in the field, we can give you countless reasons as to why wedding photography is important. But for now, the above five should do.

For your wedding photography in Calgary, hire us and get professional photography services to document your day. We’re taking bookings for 2018 and 2019 events. Fill out our contact form.