Why Should You Hire a Commercial Photographer?
You may be asking yourself: why should I hire a commercial photographer if I have a phone/camera of my own? Well, I'm here to tell you why you should, and why you should hire me.
1. Education
A professional photographer will have had years of training and/or schooling in the art of photography. They’ll be able to set their camera to the proper exposure intuitively, without having to stop and fumble through a manual.
2. Lighting Techniques
Lighting is key to successful photography and is a whole topic unto itself. A professional photographer is able to adjust camera settings quickly and fluidly based upon diverse or changing lighting conditions. Knowledge of how the camera interacts with light is key to compensating for over- or underexposure.
3. Experience
There’s no shortcut to experience, and you take a tremendous gamble with a first-timer or an inexperienced photographer not knowing what to do at various points during your event or shoot. Those in the professional photography world have a lot of experience to draw from; they know intuitively to take extra shots of crucial moments in case anyone blinks or has an awkward expression. They know the ins and outs of posing and can make subjects look natural in any setting. They anticipate angles and approaches for each scene. They have experience in guiding groups of every size for optimal results, interacting fluidly with their subjects to achieve the desired results.
4. Lenses
Professional photographers have an assortment of quality lenses at their disposal as well as the knowledge of which one is best for any given scenario. They’ll have the foresight to be prepared for a variety of situations with a second (or third) camera already equipped with a different type of lens.
5. Props and Backdrops
The right backdrops and posing props can be crucial to a successful final result. A professional photographer will know ahead of time what backdrops to have on hand for your shoot, how to light them and what effect their lens choice will have.
6. Editing and Software
A professional photographer will also own or have access to the ideal editing software and know-how to retouch and edit your photos, bringing out the very best in each one.
7. Professionally Invested
A professional photographer is working for you, and they are invested in your satisfaction. You are their client, not their relative or friend, and they will retain a level of professionalism your aunt or brother-in-law may not. They also have the fortitude and commitment to work for long periods without breaks and see the job through so that the best results possible are achieved.
8. The Artist's Touch
Lastly, a professional photographer does not just “take snapshots”; they facilitate the creation of works of art. A professional will draw from all of their artistic training and knowledge of equipment and gear to deliver the finest-quality photographs possible. An amateur will likely be “winging it” for large portions of your shoot.
Why Me?
I am trying my hardest to be all of these and more. I am currently learning all of the camera actions and controls of my camera at home so hopefully I will soon be on the professional level. I have a huge passion for photography, just like many of these professionals, I am just not on the same level of knowledge, yet.
