Your Graduation day is a significant milestone in your life, a culmination of three years of hard work and dedication. It’s a day you’ll want to look back on years to come, which is why capturing photos of the day is so important.
With smartphones making capturing moments so easy, it’s tempting to catch your graduation day on your iPhone rather than opting for professional graduation photos in a studio setting.
At Evess we understand the importance of Graduation photos. Our highly skilled professional photographers have years of experience and endeavour to make your days as easy as possible. Whilst we capture the memories, you can focus on enjoying your day.
Here are our top reasons for hiring a professional photographer for graduation:
Better image quality
Although smartphone cameras have advanced, they still can’t match the quality of DSLR cameras used by a graduation photographer.
DSLR cameras have much larger sensors on them than phones meaning they can capture more detail and light. When used inside, the light quality of a phone drops dramatically, whereas a professional camera has more control over depth of field (focus area) with its large sensor.
A professional camera can have interchangeable lenses which are equipped with functions to automatically control exposure. Unlike phone cameras, with a DSLR it’s also possible to control shutter speed, which is important for producing sharp, blur free images.
Overall, DSLR cameras offer superior resolution, so when printing your photos, you can expect grain free photos. When enlarging photos taken on a phone, you can expect a lot of grain and much lower quality prints.
Expert lighting and composition
With a grad photoshoot, you have a studio set up allowing for precise control over light direction, intensity, and color temperature.
Your professional photographer is able to adjust flash power, duration, and even use different flash modifiers (like softboxes or bounce cards) to shape the light and achieve the desired effect. Unlike a phone, their camera can be used to trigger studio lights which help to avoid shadow and result in a much more flattering photo.
Years of experience
When you hire a photographer for graduation, you can rely on their years of experience. Graduation photographers are trained to suggest poses, angles, and compositions and give you the creative direction needed to bring out your personality in the photos. Not only that, but they have an array of backgrounds and equipment to produce high-quality images quickly, meaning you don’t have to spend all day worrying about taking photos.
Professional editing and retouching
Professional graduation photos mean professional editing. Photographers use advanced editing software to enhance colors, correct blemishes, and adjust lighting for a flawless finish. iPhone filters and basic editing apps simply cannot achieve the same level of refinement and quality.
A stress-free experience
Your graduation day is an exciting and emotional day where you celebrate your hard work and the end of an era. Opting for professional graduation photos allows you to focus on celebrating rather than trying to get the perfect shot.
The photographer handles all the technical aspects so you can enjoy the experience rather than worrying about the perfect lighting or angle, making your graduation day as stress-free as possible.
Timeless high-resolution prints
You want your graduation photos to last a lifetime, and let’s face it, they are bound to end up on your family’s wall, so you want to ensure the best quality prints.
With professional photos, you get a range of graduation photography packages to choose from, including digital galleries where you can pick your favourite photos and choose to have them professionally printed. Studio photographers shoot in RAW format, which provides more flexibility during post-processing and allows them to make more adjustments to your image. The high resolution of the photos means they will look good in any format. iPhone images, although convenient, will lose their quality when enlarged and printed.
Conclusion
Although smartphones provide quick and convenient photos, they really can’t compare to the quality and expertise of a professional photographer for graduation.
For such a big once in a lifetime event, it is worth investing in a grad photoshoot to ensure your memories are preserved for years to come.
At Evess we offer professional studio photography for graduations with a range of graduation photography packages, as well as offering unique Gradtag technology. ‘Gradtag’ captures the moment you are officially awarded your certification onstage and can be delivered to you before you even sit back down!
