10 Reasons You Should Hire a Professional Wedding Photographer

Professional photography is an essential part of any wedding as it involves capturing everything that goes on during the wedding day. While items such as flowers, decor, and attire wilt or are put in storage after the wedding day, your wedding photographs are items that exist long after the celebration to remind you of every single detail of the day. Here are 10 reasons you should hire a professional wedding photographer, over choosing a friend or an amateur to document your awaited wedding day.

1. A pro knows exactly what they are doing

An experienced Hawaii wedding photographer knows how a wedding day flows like the back of their hand. They know when they should arrive, what they need to wear, what key moments to be on the look out for, and what looks good and what doesn’t. Professionals also know how to adapt to weather and lighting changes. Having an experienced wedding photographer puts you at ease knowing that your memories are being captured by someone who knows what they’re doing, and being at ease allows you to be fully immersed on your wedding day and focused on celebrating with the ones you love.

2. You want quality images from your special day

It’s your long-awaited Hawaii wedding, and you definitely want the best for you and your spouse-to-be. A pro wedding photographer has invested hours of practice and study to develop the skills needed for wedding photography. Hiring someone who has taken the time to hone their skills and develop their style ensures that you are able to receive high-quality images. Being able to work with an experienced photographer allows you to have someone you can trust to guide you and help you get the kind of wedding images that you want. Remember: your wedding photography isn’t just a collection of images. These are important memories.

3. Stress less = celebrate more

An experienced wedding photographer doesn’t require any hand-holding. They will know to discuss items needed with you as you plan the wedding and will arrive at your wedding day ready to do their job. This means you don’t have to worry about your wedding images, because your photographer has your back, and you can trust them to capture your wedding images well without constant reminder from you throughout the day.

4. Your wedding images will last a lifetime

Your wedding photos will last decades and generations. They will be seen by your children, grandchildren, and other future generations to come in your family. This is all the more reason to hire a photographer who knows what they are doing, to make sure your images stand the test of time. You want to be able to look back at your wedding day and remember every single key moment from that day, and have images that not only last a lifetime, but hold precious memories within them that you can easily remember.

5. You only have one wedding day, make it count

Your wedding day only happens once in a lifetime and many of the moments in that single day have no do-overs. Why not invest in the best that you can get? It may mean compromising on other low-priority items on your wedding budget to make sure that you walk away from your wedding with preserved memories. However, your wedding photography is something that you will have with you, and will stay with you when the day of your Hawaii wedding is over.

6. You want a reliable photographer

Your wedding photographer should approach the job with responsibility and will do their best to be reliable and punctual. We aren’t there to socialize and party (though we do enjoy making friends with our couples and meeting their guests!), but we are aware that our job is to make sure you have the best wedding images we can deliver. You need someone who will take that responsibility seriously and seek to provide you with the best wedding photography experience possible.

7. A pro knows what to expect

Your wedding photographer should know what crucial moments to look out for and when. Hiring a professional also means you can rely on them to guide and instruct you with posing. Everyone wants to look good in their wedding photos. An experienced photographer will not hesitate to provide you with direction and guidance during the process, and will also make it an enjoyable experience for both of you.

8. A pro can provide security and commitment

Pro wedding photographers come with contracts, making sure that you get what is promised in their wedding package or collection. This could be the number of hours or items included, or even the number of images you should receive. You can rest easy knowing that your photographer is committed to honoring your agreement.

9. Premium print and album options

Premium quality print options such as framed photographs, wall art, and wedding albums are a way to make the most of your wedding photography. These add-ons help you utilize the wedding photography you invested in and provide you with a way to display them in your home. You don’t want your wedding photographs left forgotten in a hard drive somewhere, and these print options make it easy for you to show off your images with less work on your part. Having statement pieces in your home, makes it easy for you to have a reminder of your treasured Hawaii wedding displayed, within reach and seen daily.

10. You will regret it if you don’t

Regret is something we don’t want any bride or groom to feel. Your wedding day will pass by very quickly and a complete set of wedding photos will help you look back and remember. Not hiring a professional photographer can mean receiving a set of images with plenty of missed moments and lost details. Being able to capture details and tell the story of your wedding in Hawaii completely is something that an experienced wedding photographer is able to do, and having someone capable of doing that on your wedding day is something you won’t regret.

Are you looking for a Hawaii wedding photographer for your wedding day? See how HNL Studios can help you create and preserve important memories of your big day.