Friends and DSLR Cameras

Have you noticed that everyone nowadays has a DSLR camera? Well, I can't blame them - the quality of the cameras are definitely better than the point and shoot ones and at the prices nowadays, the DSLR's are great investments! I'd get one too if I wasn't so forgetful about taking photos. I rely on my friends to remember. (There's usually at least 5 different cameras in a large party.)

I understand people like taking photos, and clear, high definition photos at that, but one gripe I have is when an Average Joe has a DSLR and is confident that they can break into the professional photography business.

When I first launched EWEP, I had many friends try to refer me to various photographer friends. Some whom I met were the actual professional ones, who've took classes and trained in the art of photography. But then some were simply a friend of a friend who owns a DSLR and wants to do wedding/event photography for fun or for low fees.

Photography is a HUGE priority on my list for wedding MUST HAVES. So I don't take photography lightly. Photos serve as memories, and if you don't have quality photos, how are you going to recollect every detail of your special day?

Anyways, Mrs. Avocado said it best in her post on Weddingbee here: http://www.weddingbee.com/2009/07/29/my-friend-has-a-camera-he-can-do-my-photos-right/

"My Friend Has a Camera, He Can Do My Photos. Right?"

WRONG!

Professional photographers are professionals - they have spent years and money on education, equipment, and experience. They will get the best shots and have the creative juices as opposed to your Average Joe.

If your budget is your main concern, there are professional photographers out there that vary in price ranges and sometimes even do complimentary shots or discounted packages. Professional photography does NOT have to be sacrificed due to budget! I promise you that!

Here is a small list of some of my fave professional photographers!

http://www.table4photography.com/
http://www.vinceandcarla.com/
http://www.harrisonlongphotography.com/