If you were to ask me why to hire a professional photographer for your family photos? I would first let you know that I’m obviously a little bias about the subject, but for good reason! I would let you know that it ensures that you get gorgeous quality images that will last a lifetime. But my emphasis would be in the fact that they have heart in this exchange. We do this for a reason, as a passion and have invested time and money into mastering this craft, evoking an emotional response within the participants for years to come.
So if i were to make a list, it would go like this:
Passion and the desire to provide a quality experience and product.
2. Artistic ability and an eye for composition + posing
Most professional family photographers treasure connection and being able to portray that without words.
They have developed the expertise to help create and capture precious moments of you together, bringing out the unique personalities of each member of the family in an artful way. We make the most of any location and lighting situation, position you in the frame to create aesthetically pleasing images while simultaneously focusing on what is important.
3. Top of the line equipment, software and skill in using it.
A professional family photographer has invested not only in pro equipment, but has also built a relationship with their camera and has the ability to create a completely different feel depending on the use of angles, different lenses. We understand depth of field in the distance between the subject and the camera, which creates that beautiful background blur while keeping the subject in crystal clear focus. We enjoy the editing process to enrich the final product with software and skill to do so without effecting the quality or resolution of the files.
4. Dealing with little ones
This is actually a huge part of what we do. knowing how to work with small children (and husbands) who don’t necessarily want to pose for the camera, and we actually enjoy it! We love to get creative, making sure to get all the little details like the dimples in tiny hands, the way they fit perfectly into your arms, and all the other things that are certain to change over the years. We are fully aware of the gift that we have to share and the value that it holds. To be able to travel back in time, to see and feel these moments all over again. What a treasure
5. Vision & creative ideas
We love it when we’re able to bring your vision to life. Even if you don’t have anything specific in mind, we take pleasure in getting creative and giving you ideas. We know how to pose you, so that you all look your best. In conclusion, I wouldn’t want to leave my memories to just anyone, time passes so quickly and we too easily forget to slow down and soak up the moment. With the help of a professional photographer, you have the chance to look back and sit with the memories! Whether you hire a professional or not, if I could give any suggestion, it would simply be “Don’t wait to take the pictures!”
Much love, ShaiLynn
