Photographer Tip #1: Why You Should Hire A Photographer

A common myth right now is that professional photographers are becoming obsolete. Why should you spend hundreds to thousands of dollars on a photographer's time when Aunt Sue or Grandpa Bill has a "nice camera?" All you need is a DSLR camera with a fancy lens, right? This sentiment could not be more wrong, and I want to demonstrate my point using a photo from my most recent session. The first photo was created using only the Black and White Adjustment Layer in Photoshop.

This is the effect that any preset black and white conversion will produce, as well as the result of sending your digital files to Snapfish or Walmart and requesting black and white prints. The image you are left with is flat and uninteresting because all of the color information has been removed without any additional adjustment.

The second photo is the final, properly edited version of the above photo.

See the difference? If you want beautifully preserved memories, it is worth it to spend the extra money on a professional.