So iPhones are so great these days, what’s the advantage of hiring a professional photographer to capture your wedding, family, engagement or maternity celebration? Hiring a photographer in Calgary, or your local area means you’re investing in a full service, which provides three different advantages.
Firstly, your professional photographer should have professional equipment, multiple cameras and lenses, to offer a variety of shots and angles, and artistic styles, which will will render exceptional image quality and cloud storage options that are ideal for high quality printing. Professional equipment means the quality of your images will supersede any iPhone of budget friendly option. In addition, a professional photographer will also cary a second or third camera body, in order to avoid camera malfunction. Having backup camera is one of the main ways to identify a photographer.
Secondly, a professional photographer will offer a variety of services that include a private viewing gallery to easily select and view your images, a professional platform where you can print your images, order unique products like albums, frames and calendars, and offer a seamless client experience. This photography platform will offer electronic contracts, user friendly payment gateway options, and seamless portals to a variety of supplementary services, like hair and makeup recommendations, styling options, and client feedback and questionnaires.
Lastly, a professional photographer will be able to offer you peace of mind and invaluable years of experience, recommendations and guidance. Trusting your photographer to select your specific location, selecting the perfect time of day for your session, especially for wedding timelines and large group photography, is invaluable. Especially for wedding photography, selecting a professional who has photographed dozens or hundreds of weddings can creatively ensure solutions and pivot when problems arise on your special day.