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Why a Professional Photographer Matters for Family Photos


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Documenting family life is an important part of creating memories that will last a lifetime. While many people are more than capable of taking pictures with their own cameras, using the services of a professional photographer for special occasions or family portraits can bring added creativity and a professional element to your photo shoots while taking some of the pressure off your shoulders to document every moment. In this blog post courtesy of  Lia Jay Photography, we'll look at some reasons why hiring a professional photographer is essential for capturing your family's precious moments.

Expert Photographers Can Add Creativity To Your Photo Shoot

A professional photographer has spent years honing their craft, and they knownot only  how to create beautiful images that capture the emotion and personality of those in the photos but also how to pose, and work with you to get that perfect shot. They have access to equipment and technical skills that make them able to take dynamic shots from angles that wouldn't be possible without their expertise. Additionally, they often have props on hand or other creative ideas that they can do during the shoot to make it even more special. Ideas you would not have ever really come across but will absolutely love. 

Hiring A Professional Reduces Stress For You

Many people become overwhelmed by all the small details involved in getting ready for a photo shoot: finding clothes for everyone in the family, making sure everyone is comfortable and well-posed, and making sure all parties look great when the camera flashes. A professional photographer takes care of many of these details, so there's no need for you to worry about it on the day of the shoot. You can just sit back and enjoy yourself while your photographer captures amazing memories with each picture taken. And now you can finally be in many of those pictures. Something that more often than not, doesnt happen. Simply because someone has to hold the phone!

Professional Photographers Have A Knack For Capturing Sweet And Funny Candid Moments

With any type of photography, timing is crucial. A professional photographer knows when to click that shutter button perfectly to capture emotive expressions or funny candid moments between family members in action shots. Without an experienced eye behind the lens, these special little moments may be missed, which makes having a pro around extremely beneficial when shooting family portraits or candid images at events such as birthday parties or gatherings with friends and relatives. 

Working With An Expert Is An Investment In Your Family's Legacy

When you have professional photos taken of your family, you'll be able to enjoy and pass them down for years to come due to the quality of the images. Not only that, but you can share them in just about any format because of that same quality and never have to worry about them becoming blurry or distorted. With an expert behind the lens, you'll have peace of mind that your photos will last forever.

You Can Use The Professional Finished Images To Make Keepsakes With Adobe Express

Having professionally-shot images allows you to create keepsakes such as albums, framed prints, or gift items such as calendars which will last through generations as treasured mementos. But its so tedious you may be thinking. Guess what? Tedious no more! With Adobe Express, you can create these projects quickly and easily even without previous design experience. Here are a few ideas to help you get started:



  • Whether you’ve taken or have the professional digital image of a great family shot or a newborn photo, you can utilize those images to create a stunning Father’s Day card. This is a perfect way to get creative and show someone special how loved they are. You can customize the card with your choice of fonts and designs making it uniquely yours.

  • Make a stunning photo card to send out to friends or family. This is perfect for milestone events, such as a graduation or birthday. Adobe’s tools make the process super quick and easy.

  • Create an attention-grabbing blog post with striking images and engaging copy. You can choose from an array of templates. The best part? Each one is designed to look great on any device, so your followers will never miss a thing.

  • Create a beautiful photo calendar that uses a different family photo for each day of the month. This makes a great gift, or you can hang it in your office and relive your sweet memories all year long. Adobe’s templates make the process easy even if you have no graphic design experience.



What all this means for you is simply this. Working with an experienced photographer provides many benefits when capturing those precious moments in life. Hiring a professional reduces stress on your end while ensuring expert creativity and know-how. Not only that, but you'll have peace of mind that your images will last for generations to come so that your loved ones can enjoy them years from now. And now you can use those beautiful images in your everyday projects as well. To me this sounds like a win win situation! 



Ready to capture your family’s sweet memories? Get in touch with Lia Jay Photography today to set up a session. It will be one of your favotire things to do. 




Lia Jay

Lifestyle and natural light photographer

https://www.liajay.com
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