Now, you may spot the inherent problem with a professional photographer trying to answer the question ‘why hire a professional photographer?’ – I can hardly give an unbiased answer, eh?! However, I’d like to counter with – who better to answer that question? Only a professional photographer knows all the little things he/she does to deliver great service and great images to the client – that’s what makes us professionals after all! So who better to help you decide if it’s worth hiring a pro or giving the job to an enthusiast?
For the record, it’s not always the best idea to hire a professional. We all started out as enthusiasts and proved our ground shooting for friends and family or picking up low budget jobs. There are some gigs that are simply better suited for your Uncle Steve or to that friend of a friend who’s studying photography at college. And then there are some jobs where you’re just not sure whether to fawk out for a pro or not.
This post is aimed at helping you make the best decision for your needs.
Okay, this is my first ever tutorial. I figured; ‘start with what you know best’, right?
As you may or may not know, I am part of a new photographic collective called 
