Your wedding day is slowly drawing closer. Your dress, caterer, music, venue, etc. have all been picked out and tried. Now it’s time to pick a wedding photographer who will beautifully capture the joy of your big day. Because planning your wedding has taken out a big chunk of your savings, you might be looking for ways to save. Perhaps you have a relative who is an amateur photographer and is willing to do it for free. Regardless of how tempting this option might be, it is not a good idea.

Why? The benefits a professional wedding photographer in Maui delivers far outweigh the amount of money you might have saved by having a relative do it for free.

• Camera Knowledge

The type of equipment being used is just as important as the qualification of the person behind it. Handling a camera requires more than ‘point and shoot’ knowledge.  Your relative might own the latest camera but not have any idea on how to best accessorize its features for quality images. An expert photographer has the skill and know-how of unlocking a camera’s full potential. He/she will come armed with a variety of lenses to use for maximum quality.

• It’s their Job

Be ready to have a lot of missed shots if you decide to use a family member to capture images of your big day.  A relative will still want to be involved in the celebrations. This will sadly lead to shots being missed as they chit chat and catch up with other relatives they have not seen in a while. Also, you might get a lot of photobombs. People tend to respect the role of a professional photographer and will circle around him to ensure that they do not ruin a shot. However, if your cousin is taking your wedding pictures, people might mistakenly step in front of him/ her, ruining a good image.

• The Skill

Different photographers provide different shooting styles. When selecting an expert, you will have the chance to choose a technique that best suits your personality. The types of methods include traditional, modern, candid pictures, fine art, or photojournalist. A professional will immediately understand what you are looking for and adjust accordingly. However, a relative who has no experience will merely point and click. There will be no art or flow to the images; just some random snapped pictures. A professional will create the type of photos you want.

A lot can happen during your day- the weather as predicted might change, the camera might break, etc. A professional comes backed by plan-b ideas ready to be unfolded in case of any hiccups. No amateur, no matter how good can be as reliable as an expert wedding photographer in Maui.