Event Photography – Why Your Party Deserves Professional Photos

Although most of us are comfortable and familiar with the idea of booking a photographer for a wedding, other special occasions like anniversary parties or milestone birthdays don’t necessarily get the same treatment.

Maybe it’s because everyone carries a camera with them in the form of their phone these days. Or perhaps we’re just not used to seeing professional photographs from these sorts of events. Either way, I’m determined to convince you it’s an excellent use of your budget! Here’s why your party deserves professional photos…

3 Reasons I Recommend Event Photography to My Party Planning Clients

1. You Don’t Want to Miss a Thing
Even the most experienced social butterfly struggles to be everywhere all at once during a big event. Hiring a professional photographer means you’ll see aspects of your party you might otherwise miss. The looks on people’s faces as they enter your beautifully decorated venue. The laughter exchanged during a conversation you weren’t party to. The expression on your own face as your elaborate birthday cake arrives.

As I’ve said, I always encourage clients to book a photographer for their event, but this is especially true when we’re planning a surprise party. Obviously, you’ll want to capture that surprised reaction, but in the best possible way, surprises can also be a little bit overwhelming. When things go by in a blur, the ability to look back on events as they unfolded is even more special and important.

2. You Deserve to Enjoy Every Moment
Outsourcing photography to a professional leaves you free to soak up every moment of your event. A good photographer will seek out details worth capturing and insert themselves into your celebration in an unobtrusive way. You can be confident everything is being photographed beautifully, so you won’t need to dig out your phone or ask guests to grab a pic on your behalf.

3. You’ll Want to Revisit Happy Memories
Photos have the power to transport us back to a moment in time. They’re a jumping off point for happy memories, recollections and anecdotes. They’re also an investment that becomes more precious as the years go by. Just ask anyone who’s lost a loved one.

Louisa London Photography

How to Choose an Event Photographer

First, ask for recommendations. At Benessamy, we’re always happy to suggest photographers we’ve had the pleasure of working with before. There are no kickbacks, and we don’t work on commission. A recommendation from us is always genuine and based on personal experience. For extra reassurance, you can also check online reviews.

Next, study their portfolio. As well as browsing individual photos on platforms like Instagram and Pinterest, it’s important to look at how they capture an entire event from beginning to end. Where possible, ask to see photographs from a similar celebration to the one you’re planning. Consider whether you like their overall style of photography and keep an eye out for creativity and attention to detail in their work.

Finally, check their availability and arrange a consultation. For best results, it’s important you feel comfortable and at ease in their presence. They’ll be joining you for an important occasion and spending time with your guests, so you need to connect on a personal level. You should also use this as an opportunity to ask about things like pricing and what’s included in their service. For example, the number of edited photos or prints.

Daniel Hughes Photography

Plan Your Party with Benessamy

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