Think a smartphone can take the place of a photographer? Think again! While there are many wonderful reasons that smartphone photography has taken off, there are also so many reasons why some situations are better captured by a professional.

You don’t need a special occasion to hire a photographer, but with the right one, you get much more than pictures from a real photoshoot. Yes, there are numerous reasons why a professional photographer is a good choice, but you may not realize that until it is too late. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of five reasons why you should do it.

Lighting Conditions

While smartphones these days have high-quality cameras and cutting-edge editing features, they still don’t make up for one very important aspect of good photography — lighting. A professional photographer will have the lights, shades, screens, sets, and backdrops you need to get the best possible photograph. 

For example, if you want photos that really capture the beauty of a wedding dress, the joy on a couples’ faces, or the love in the room around them, good lighting is key. Even in the age of COVID, a #microwedding can be incredibly glamorous when captured by a professional photographer.

Boost Interest

Whether you need an updated headshot to land a new job or interior photos to help sell your home, hiring a professional photographer can help you stand out from the crowd and achieve your goal. For example, if you are selling your home, a professional photographer is more important than ever. 

With the coronavirus making physical tours somewhat challenging, more people are taking virtual tours of homes to decide if seeing it in person is worth the risk. As long as you stage your home right, a good photographer can then make your property’s important features pop for 3D walkthroughs and virtual tours — drawing in buyers from the comfort of their homes.

Capture Milestones

There are some rights of passage that you want to document in a way that pulls in emotion, celebration, triumph, and adventure. For example, senior high pictures — a classic time-honored milestone — is a right of passage for your teen to acknowledge all the growth and hard work they’ve done and the adventure before them. 

A professional photographer can also help you choose a location that is sentimental or symbolic for your experience. Many of them will also have the contacts and permits necessary to take these photos in museums, botanic gardens, historic sites, and other locations of interest.

Make Memories

Sometimes you are just too involved in what is happening to be the one taking pictures. How often do you come across pictures you took of an important event and you’re not really in any of them? A professional photographer can change that. 

For example, a professional photographer can make a great addition to a family vacation. Whether they follow your family around for a few hours to get high-quality candid shots or you pose for family photos at the beach, you get to be a part of the photos associated with the memories you are making. Looking back on those kinds of photos — especially after loved ones have moved away or passed on or experienced memory issues — can be priceless.

When the cake has been eaten, the prom car has driven off, or the home has been sold, you will always have these images when you need them. Relive those special moments and see experiences from different perspectives. Above all, be a part of the memory. 

Looking to capture a special event? Chat with Holly or call 217-737-0971 today to book a session.