Why Hire a Pro?
Why not do it yourself?
The digital camera industry provides an incredible amount of options for every level of photographer. With the user friendly capability of most DSLR cameras and lenses, and the availability of many educational options online, most consumers can set their camera on automatic and take decent photos/snapshots?
So, why do you need a pro? You need a professional because most professional photographers have extensive training in lighting, composition, posing and technique. Why settle for a snapshot when you can have a portrait?
You need a professional so you do not miss important moments during events. If you are the one with the camera, are you ever IN the photos? Do you exist in family photos, or you always the one taking the "selfies"?
A trained professional will offer an artistic approach, a creative eye, and an experience that cannot be purchased at the camera store. When professionals use their gear, which is usually very expensive, they are able to create top quality images in less than optimal circumstances, low light, and subpar locations so you, the client, can just sit back, enjoy your family, and make a few decision rather than all of them.
Planning & Guidance
Most pros offer a process that allows clients the freedom to relax and just enjoy their experience. All the wardrobe planning, location, details, and questions are answered and planned by the pro. Many photographers leave all the planning to the clients. They have to pick the location, plan, choose and often purchase all clothing.
Doing this takes a lot of time!
A professional photographer should be doing most, if not all, of this for and with you so you can spend most of your time with your family just enjoying each others company, connection more, and developing a deeper relationship with each other.
Special Events
If you have a special event planned that cannot be re created (such as a wedding), hiring a pro is key! Do you want to miss the key moments of your event because you hired an inexperienced photographer to save a little money? Having a pro that knows how to and what to capture will guarantee the story of your event will be celebrated and all the moments will be captured and treasured!
Heirloom Art
The end result of most pro photographer's process is helping you create heirloom, archival art for your home. Art that is YOU. When you see your loved ones on the walls of your home everyday, you will not only "see" the art, but you will be recalling the memories attached to the art. You will be seeing your loved ones and recalling the moments the images were taken, and all the emotions will pour in which leads to a stronger connection and deeper love.
All the retouching, post production work and creation will ensure your images are polished to a professional level. It is important to be sure your images are properly exposed, color corrected, cropped effectively, and retouched to perfection. Knowing how to do this with professional editing software takes a great deal of learning.
The next step is to use these images to finish the process and create heirloom memories for clients. Beautiful Wall Art that families can see every day or heirloom Storybooks that celebrate each family's love story are perfect examples.
Professional Photography is an Investment
Hiring a pro is an investment in your life and family. Years from now when your children want to see photos when they were young, will you have them? Will they be able to see a tangible art piece living on the walls of the home? Since we live in a digital age, most images are stored on phones or computers. What happens to all those images when the phone or computer crashes?
This generation is known as the lost generation because years from now, there might not be any record of their existence. Professional photographers help you exist in photos and keep a legacy for your family by creating tangible, heirloom art that will stand the test of time. We want you to have something tangible, something at your fingertips rather than just a usb drive full of digital negatives. Studies show that once a usb has been handed over, it gets put in a drawer and nothing else comes of it. All your memories from the experience are locked away in a drawer and nothing can be seen. That is why we choose to be your guided assistants every step of the way so you can have the final tangible piece of your photographic experience.
What We Do
At Songs of Life Photography, we offer an experience that offers you the chance to develop deeper connections, see more of your beautiful love story, and basically just show up for a session while making minimal decisions. Most important, though, is that we believe every family has a beautiful love story that needs to be celebrated, every child needs to be treasured and cherished, and every high school senior needs to know how valuable he or she is. You, your family, and your love connection are what is most important to us, and we will do our best to be sure you see how beautiful you all are.
So, the next time you are considering a photographer for any occasion, hire a pro-and give us a call to see what we can do for you!
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