I know what you are thinking. “Why should I even consider hiring a photographer? I have this phone right here in my hand that does a pretty darn good job of documenting my family’s lives.” And you’d be kind of right! I love using my phone to capture all those little moments with my own family, it is just so darn convenient. But you know what, my phone doesn’t take great pictures. My phone doesn’t consider the rules of design or take into consideration skin tones and light. My phone doesn’t include me in the pictures at all, unless I flip the camera and get that awkward selfie. My phone doesn’t allow me to be fully present with my loved ones. I am the one working and filming and trying to get my kid’s attention and focusing more on the light than on the time with others. Hiring a photographer does put you at complete ease. Finding a photographer you trust can help you to relax and enjoy the experience with your family and actually be included in the photos! Your children will want to remember you too. Not just see themselves in pictures.
Maybe you’re thinking “Uh, why are family photos even important?” Well, if you have children you know how quickly time goes by! It’s like you blink and those babies who were just born are already smashing a cake for their first birthday. Then they get into school and extra curricular activities and time speeds up even quicker! Photography will help you to slow down and savor the moment. Photography also gives you something to look back on in later years so you can reflect on those precious moments with your family. Photography can also make you cringe later, so find a good photographer that will give you those timeless photos. And these are things worth investing in! Photography is art, but it is also personally special to each person and family member who love and adore those people in the images.
Maybe your thinking “I don’t have the time for family photos!” Well, I know from experience that if you plan it, it will happen! Just commit! Think of all the things you make time for that you plan in your own life. Doctor appointments, getting your hair and nails done, vacations, church meetings, meals, there are countless things you plan in your day to day life! Photography is just another one of those. Christmas comes every year, and you will know you need photos for those Christmas cards. Big life events, like getting married or having a baby, all require documentation! Make it easy by booking a photographer ahead of time.
In summary, the photos and videos and memories that you want to hand down aren’t going to be the blurry crazy millions of digital and phone photos. They are going to be the ones you value enough to print. The ones that capture your family in an artful and beautiful way. They are the ones that you will want to look back on and remember and show your children.
Thanks for reading!