Why Hiring a Family Photographer is Worth It
Let’s be honest, professional photography isn’t cheap. Some parents ask themselves, is the cost of a family photographer really worth it when I have a camera in my hand every day in the form of my phone?
We all have to be mindful of our budgets, of course, but the fact is that professional family photography offers so much more value than the price tag alone. Here’s why you’ll thank yourself for investing in family photography.
Having Photos of the Whole Family
The problem with relying on the photos you take on your phone is that you have to take the photos. So many families have tons of cute pictures of the kids, and maybe the kids with one parent, but very few pictures of the whole family together, and it’s usually Mom who’s behind the camera. Only portraits of the entire family together will give you that lifelong reminder of the fun and love you all shared, and a professional photographer will make that happen.
Capturing Genuine Family Joy
When you’re trying to take pictures of your family, stress is a main character. You’re trying to get a photo that looks great with the right lighting, posing, and framing while keeping the kids in place…it’s a balancing act that’s all but impossible to achieve. When you hire a photographer, though, they’ll take care of all the essentials so you and your family can just enjoy your time together. You’ll love how those genuine smiles come through in your portraits.
Adding Skillful Finishing Touches
Strategically taking beautiful photos during your portrait session is an important part of your family’s job, but that’s not all. When you hire a family photographer, you also get professional retouching on your portraits. Sometimes a little editing is all you need to take a portrait from good to spectacular, and a photographer knows exactly how to give your portraits that wow factor.
Displaying Your Portraits More Easily
Today’s phones have cameras that are much higher quality than the camera phones of most people’s youth (not to age me, of course). But they still have their limits that they’re no comparison to a professional camera. Having high-quality photography doesn’t just make every photo look more polished but it also gives you more options for displaying your portraits because they can be printed at nearly any size.
Hiring a Family Photographer for Your Family’s Heirlooms
As a mom, I know the joy I feel when I see my family’s professional portraits and I believe every family deserves to have these treasured relics of days past. Hiring a family photographer for professional portraits is an investment you won’t regret making. To learn more or jump into your photo session, contact Jaimié Birtel Photography in Mercer Island, WA.