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Wedding Photographer:
Amateur vs. Professional
Wedding photographers who classify themselves as amateurs may have “real” talent.
Their pictures may speak those thousand words. What makes them an amateur is
most likely the way they run their business. Photography can be a job or a hobby. For
the beginner, photography is most likely a hobby. Photos are taken for fun, and they
have photographed a birthday party, families, or even a wedding or two. Amateur
photographers may run a business to make extra money but are not as serious as the
professional. An advantage to an amateur is the cost would be lower. For small
budget weddings, this could be the way to go. While they may have admirable
talent, lower prices, or a schedule that works for you, one may have to take a close
look at their work before deciding to hire.
Wedding photographers who market themselves as professionals are usually ones
who are making their livelihood through this art form. This is their business. Time
continues to be put into marketing, updating websites, building portfolios, and
proving they have what it takes. Professional photographers have had more
experience in the field and have a studio. The prices asked for services are higher
due to the confidence a professional has in their work and years of experience.
Schedules of these professional photographers are usually full. If you want to book
them, you should do that early. Even though these wedding photographers call
themselves professional, a client will need to take the time to investigate, just as
he/she would an amateur.