A professional photographer should be able to take pictures that have the power to convey stories, communicate and have the power to evoke strong emotions. Every image should make us laugh, cry, and feel proud and nostalgic. Photographs are powerful communication tools and a snapshot in time, a precious memory we all want to share, preserve and go back to again and again for many years ahead that would have otherwise been lost and forgotten about if it was not captured.
This is exactly why it is so important to make sure couples receive the images they love, cherish, and can use to relieve that day and all the emotions again and again, and a document of who they were and who mattered to them for future generations to see. Photos of your wedding or special event details will help you showcase the unique elements of your big day. From the flowers and cake to your jewellery and shoes, you can show off what made your day truly special and unique. Think of these details as a reflection of your style and personality.
They can transport us back to a specific time and place and help us to remember the way things looked, smelled, and felt. They will also offer you some comfort when loved ones are sadly lost.
Is photography the most important thing when it comes to your wedding or special event? Nope, not at all, however when it comes to planning your special day it should be up there on the priority list of things to look at, budget for and book.
Photography is important because it will capture your day, it will capture your memories, it will tell a story, and not just any story, it will tell a beautiful story of your special day, a day you will never forget. A story that you can show friends and family, your kids, and grandchildren, something you will have and can treasure forever.
You see your flowers will wilt, your cake will quickly be eaten, your invites will be binned after the day, your dress shall be worn once, and those shoes shall go back into their box, this isn’t me trying to be glum and miserable, this is about perspective, this is about helping you focus your budget on things that you may not put importance on, such as professional photography.
Basically having a reliable and reputable photographer is just as important as a futureinvestment. If your photographs are not of a good quality standard then you’re stuck with them sadly. Sadly, after seventeen years in the industry, I have heard of far too many tragic stories where couples and families have either been let down or their images are totally ruined due to not being of the expected standards.