You may think that hiring a professional wedding photographer is an added expense you can’t afford. But when the only wedding pictures you have are of unflattering, drunken antics, you’ll wish you spent that extra money.

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We consulted Weddings by Michael discuss the benefits of going pro. Here’s why hiring a wedding photographer could be one of the best big decisions you’ll make…

Organising the friends and family

During the hustle and bustle of your wedding day, the last thing you want to do is organise friends and family for group photographs.

This is where a professional wedding photographer really comes into their own. Apart from taking gorgeous photographs of your big day, another part of their job is to organise the group shots. Remember, if you want certain group shots make sure you tell your photographer before the big day. Then all you have to do is pose!

Quality photographs to share

While point and click cameras are good for your holiday snaps or candid night out on the town pictures, they’re not ideal when it comes to documenting an entire wedding day.

A professional wedding photographer knows the ins and outs of their camera. They have the skills and knowledge to capture your memories in the best quality photographs possible.

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Credit: Ramiz Dedakovic via Unsplash

Looking back fondly

Once you’re home from your honeymoon and you’re settling into married life, having an album full of memories of your big day to look back fondly on is something you can look forward too.

Your professional wedding photographer can capture the mood of the big day and present it to you in a stylish and pleasing way. Something that you can enjoy for a lifetime.

The Bottom Line

While you may need to compromise the wedding budget on parts of your wedding you should make sure hiring a professional photographer is something you don’t skimp on.

A lot of brides who didn’t have a professional wedding photographer often regret not hiring one.