It can take months or years to plan the perfect wedding, and in a single day, it’s over. Besides the unbreakable bond between you and your spouse, all that will remain of the momentous event will be the memories you keep and hold dear. Should you hire a professional wedding photographer, or let a talented friend or family member capture the visual record of your wedding? When deciding, consider the importance of the event, and the fact that you’ll only have one shot (so to speak) to immortalize the special moments.
Moments that Last Forever
As joyous as the occasion is, you want to remember the good times, the silly dancing, the loving looks, the first kiss as a married couple, and all of the wonderful little moments that make the day special. Looking through the photos in later years, the joy of the memories might be dampened if the pictures are too dark, unclear, poorly lit and contrasted, or just generally bad. The best way to ensure that the memories of your wedding are as beautiful as the day itself is to invest in a professional wedding photographer.
What the Photographer Must Know
Even with the latest equipment and accessories, an amateur photographer might not have the experience necessary to take bright, crystal clear pictures of any moment, in any lighting, and with various degrees of exposure. For instance, your best friend might plan excellent parties, but not have the skills and resources you would want in a wedding planner. Likewise, you may know someone who likes to take photos of nature and people in their spare time, but might not be able to;
- Spot the moments that stand out, and are worth capturing
- Accurately adjust the camera’s settings on the fly to capture a fleeting moment
- Have the foresight to know exactly what lenses and equipment will be necessary throughout the day
- Utilize focus, lighting, environment, and other surrounding elements to create extraordinary images out of ordinary moments
- Consistently take clear, striking images of people on the move
- Capture food, single portraits, group portraits, and in-the-moment photographs with the same professional quality
ABOUT DALLAS PHOTOGRAPHER, DOUG DAVIS:
Dallas-based professional photographer and videographer, Doug Davis, has worked with a wide range of clients, from American Airlines to the Susan B. Komen Foundation. If you’d like to learn more, or if you need the services of a highly-experienced professional photographer, then contact D-Squared Studios today at (214) 746-6336.