1. They’ve done this so many times. Hire a professional because they’ve DONE it. They’ve photographed the crazy families, the still peaceful moments, the bad lighting, the good lighting, they know what they’re doing!!!!
2. Your photographer is spending more time with you than anybody else. And hello, You want to VIBE. You want to really have fun together, so they can bring out your best self. You want someone who not only knows what they’re doing, but makes you LOOK GOOD. You are being photographed with your partner 85% of the time usually, but what about when you’re getting ready, bridals, or moments by yourself? It’s you and your photographer. Pick one you really vibe with.
3. And of course, they know how to work in panic mode. Wedding photographers are a rare breed. I hear family, senior or newborn photographers talking about how photographing a wedding is the last thing they’d want to do because it is HARD. 10-12 hour days on your feet the whole time, wrangling families for pictures, getting great angles/lighting with make due locations they’ve never seen before, and not only capturing PHOTOS, but STORIES. They’re INSANELY TALENTED HUMANS. It really takes a lot to do wedding photography. I hope when YOU get married... you choose a professional wedding photographer that can take care of you. After all, it’s your favorite day ever. Wouldn’t you want the best?
