In 2022, it's so easy to take out your phone and take a good photo. So you might be wondering whether it’s really necessary to hire a professional photographer for your senior photo session.
Most smartphones have some impressive cameras and they’re great for capturing your everyday moments with friends and family. However, your phone won’t quite hit the mark for your senior portraits – here’s why.
- Your Photographer Has Experience
There are a number of key elements that make for a great photo and a photographer knows how to bring them together. What’s more, they can help guide you during your senior shoot, which can be helpful if you’ve never posed for important photos before. It's not your job to know what angles and light help you to look your best, that's the photographers job.
- They Know How to Use a Location to Their Advantage
The location of your senior shoot matters, as does the lighting. When you work with a professional photographer, you benefit from someone who knows how to use their surroundings to create beautiful images. More than that, your photographer can provide you with the best location options based on your vision for your shoot.
- They Have the Equipment
Your smartphone’s camera might be impressive, but it will never measure up to professional cameras, lenses, and accessories. When you hire a professional senior photographer, you are also hiring their equipment. Plus, professional equipment is necessary for different scenarios, including bad weather and indoor shots.
- Editing is a Part of the Package
It’s one thing to add a filter to a photo and another to edit it in a way that highlights all your best features at once. A professional photographer can edit your images in ways that are natural but eye-catching.
- They Bring an Artistic Eye
When you work with a professional senior photographer, their job is to bring your vision to life. However, you can also benefit from their artistic eye – you might end up using ideas you never even thought of.
In the end, this is a big milestone, one that deserves professional photos. Your senior photo session is an investment and an experience you won’t soon forget.
Are you ready to book your senior session with AFH Media? Spring sessions are filling up quickly.