Are you considering not hiring a professional?
Your wedding day is said to be one of the most important days of your life- and so it's only natural that we want it to be just perfect.
One element that receives a particular amount of emphasis is capturing lasting memories in the immortal wedding photoshoot. However, with new research conducted by North West wedding venue, Heaton House Farm revealing that 1 in 3 couples tying the knot this year will be trusting the task to a camera-savvy friend or family member instead of a professional, Sarah Heath, Marketing Manager at Heaton House Farm, has revealed the top 10 reasons for doing so:-
1.) Instant Results They don't have to juggle clients so they can set to work on editing your photos straight away, so your wedding album will be ready in no time. What's more, you can enjoy an informal coffee whilst selecting your favourite shots.
2.) Familiarity It's likely that your friend or family member is already familiar with you and your loved ones, so won't need to work at building that rapport. You may find that as a result they can easily achieve great shots which really capture individuals' personalities.
3.) Convenience If your friend or family member was already a wedding guest, then it's no extra hassle to have them photographing the event. Just be sure they are happy to be pulled away from socialising in order to get the job done!
4.) They Know How to Make You Smile Both literally and in terms of the shots you want. They'll have the best idea of the kind of photos you'll love, as a result of their knowledge of you and your partner.
5.) Cost Using a friend or family member could save you money. However, make sure you're confident with their previous work, and even get them to carry out some trial shots to make sure they're up to the job - our research revealed that 1 in 5 couples married in the past three years who didn't use a professional photographer were disappointed with the results.
6.) Get Everyone Involved You don't need to leave the job down to just one friend or family member, why not create a unique hashtag for the event on social media and encourage anybody sharing photos to use it? You'll benefit from tons of spontaneous shots which you may never have anticipated.
7.) Different Perspectives There are so many ways to capture a special moment. Why not task your loved one to bring their GoPro along to capture some unusual scenes? Our research into the wedding trends of 2016 highlighted how 1 in 3 couples are planning to use a GoPro to film or photograph their special day.
8.) Editing is Possible Be prepared that not every photo is guaranteed to turn out brilliantly, however the accessibility of nifty editing apps and tools mean that altering and fine-tuning finished shots is easier than ever.
9.) Honoured Tasking a loved one to carry out such an important job is guaranteed to flatter them, which is great especially if they aren't already playing a specific role throughout the day. But beware of how you approach them about the job though - you want them to know it's because you value their talents and not because you're looking for a freebie.
10.) Value Having the most special moments of your big day captured by someone you love brings a whole new level of value and sentimentality to your photographs. You'll think of that person each time you look at them and remember them fondly for their help and hard work.
Source: 10 reasons why people are swapping the wedding photographer for a family member or friend
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