Let a Pro Take the Pictures and Enjoy Yourself!

First cameras became simple and cheap and many decided to be their own amateur photographer. Then with digital photography so accessible, the average person can not only take the pictures, but print them or distribute them online for little cost. Yet, here are some reasons why being the chief photographer isn’t always best at all.

First, if you are the family photographer, you know the bondage it can be to always be looking for the ‘perfect shot’. To be good you must think like a photographer. Have you ever taken so much time to get a shot that you missed the event? Recently we got a call to watch a TV station to see our granddaughter in a parade. I grabbed the camera but missed seeing her because I was trying to focus the camera. Now I wish I had just enjoyed the moment and let them do the picture taking.

Agreed, the electronics in cameras make them very versatile. However, keeping all its potential in your mind can be a different story. What do the icons on top of the knobs mean? Do you know how to turn on or off the auto focus or flash? What does TV, P, M, or Av mean? Unless you are using these features regularly, you will probably forget them and they are then as useful as if they were not there at all.

If you are going to be the photographer at an event, you will need to get in some conspicuous place so you can get just the right angle. Further, many people are self-conscious and don’t like their picture taken. You may well be required to prod and cajole them into smiling just once more. Why not let someone else be the bad guy for a change?

So let’s say you are the trusted photographer for some important event. Now you are the hero whom others figure has all the time in the world to send them CDs filled with all your good shots. Or they may be sending you an email asking you to post the pictures online or send them as attachments to your email.

But it’s more than just the time involved. Though digital photography need never be printed, some friends simply don’t have access to this media. They will probably want you to print the pictures and this means lots of expensive ink and paper. Oh, you don’t have a printer? If not, be sure to get one that has multiple ink cartridges so that they can be replaced individually when all the relatives keep asking for more prints.

If you want to look like a tourist, by all means hang a camera around your neck and draw it to your eye regularly. People will be sure to get the message that your pictures are more important to you than they are.

If you have a plugged toilet, you get a plunger and fix it. But if you need a new water heater, you call the experts. This principle also applies to photography. Of course you don’t want to throw away your camera. But when a major event comes up, why don’t you get an expert to take the pictures and you just concentrate on enjoying yourself for a change.

When you want your photos done right, choosing the best photographer for your needs is worth the investment. If you follow the principles above, you will likely be glad you had it done professionally. Del Haven Studio is the location of an experienced Virginia Beach Wedding Photographer who is very skilled - as you can see from her website portfolio.