The maid of honor has a pretty important job, right? They help fix your hair and straighten the train of your dress. The help you pick out a getting ready playlist and make sure you don’t lose your sanity on the day of your wedding.

Now imagine if you had two of these amazing people. That would make your day go really smoothly…

A professional photographer can be that second maid of honor. They are so much more than just a photographer. They have been to so many weddings, so they know how things go.

They an help you put together a wedding timeline and help factor in how photography will fit in best. They can pick out the best lighting and location for portraits. They know how to best pose all body types and flatter every angle.

Just because someone has a camera does not mean they should be your wedding photographer. Just about anyone can put a camera on Auto and take pictures.

But have they studied art, lighting or posing?

Can they grab a low-resolution shot for an Instagram story, or will they tell your story through pictures for generations to come?

A professional wedding photographer knows the flow of events and your vision for the day. They will be ready with the right equipment and settings to capture every moment. This is crucial because there is no re-do of the first kiss. There is no way to recreate the genuine tears of joy when your family sees you in your dress.

Your special day will go by very fast. You will be getting ready and things will be happening that you won’t be there to see.

Your photographer could capture every moment, every piece of your love story and preserve it for eternity.

You’ll want to be able to look back on these pictures years later. You bridesmaid probably will not be able to describe all your wedding details from memory in ten years.

If you paid for quality pictures, you won’t need your memory.

You and your loved ones can relive these special moments for years to come. Professional wedding photographers are more than just photographers and professional wedding photographs are more than just snapshots.