Why Enhance Photography Charges More and Why That’s a Good Thing

So you’re looking for a Family Photographer! Well you’re in luck because in today’s market, you have an abundance of choice with so many photographers to choose from across all styles and budgets.

As with any service provider, we might be tempted to for the cheaper of quotes or options. And if that’s your plan … AWESOME.

However, I’ll be honest … I might not be the Photographer for you.

Because I won’t be the cheapest on the market or the less expensive option.

And you actually don’t want me to be!

A serious price point = a serious professional.

And I feel I have one of the most important jobs when it comes to preserving memories and documenting family legacies for all my clients.

Family photos are the one thing you purchase that you NEVER throw away.

In this blog, I would love to go through the 8 reasons why I am not the cheapest photographer and WHY you should choose an experienced professional photographer who is a master at creating unforgettable memories your family will cherish for generations.

1. You Get What You Pay For

The adage “you get what you pay for” holds true in photography.

Hiring the cheapest photographer often means compromising on quality and experience. Paying more is not about the equipment or photographic products. Many photographers shoot with the same camera and use the same photographic suppliers.

What you’re REALLY paying for is the expertise, skill, time and care in capturing quality memories.
Cheaper photographers may not have the years of experience or technical training to capture the quality your family deserves. They may be getting started and it’s simply a side gig. They may lack specialised skills and struggle to consistently deliver high quality results.

Your family memories are priceless! It’s worth investing in a professional who can expertly capture them.

There are no shortcuts when it comes to skill and experience. Outstanding family photography requires knowledge of posing, lighting, timing and composition. Technical mastery allows capturing shots that are flattering, natural, artistic and emotionally compelling.

An important skill often underrated as a photographer is the ability to build rapport and engage family members and kids to tell your story and create authentic and raw emotion. Sometimes this skill can’t be taught.

It takes YEARS to develop this expertise. Paying more means investing in a TRUE professional with all these capabilities.

So rather than focusing only on bargain pricing, look for value – amazing photos conveying the love and joy of your family. These images will be treasured for lifetimes, making professional quality well worth the investment.

2. Expertise & Experience

At Enhance, we are highly trained professionals with years of experience photographing families. We didn’t just buy an expensive camera and decide to start a photography business – we have studied our craft and dedicated our career to mastering the technical and artistic aspects of photography.

Enhance Studios is one of the leading family studios in the industry. We have shot thousands of families and are continually educating ourselves to ensure you always get expertly posed families, lively expressions from kids and beautiful, magazine-worthy shots.

You can trust you are getting a photographer who knows exactly how to handle the controlled chaos of a family photo shoot.

They have seen and overcome every tricky situation … distracted or high energy kids or uncomfortable awkward teens and dads. We’ve seen them all!

We know how to make each session fun and relaxed to ensure the most beautiful and authentic moments are captured.

This knowledge and expertise means better photos for your family!

3. Time & Care

We are not a high volume studio. We take the time to get to know you and your family so we can capture your true personalities and relationship dynamics.

Before taking a single photo, we love to get to know each and every one of our family – we take the time to understand your personality (who is shy, who is high energy), your interests and your family dynamics. And during the shoot, we are completely focused on your family, not distracted by other clients.

You’ll never feel rushed (unless you’re late LOL … PS don’t be late) and we won’t end the session until we’re sure we’ve nailed EXACTLY what we spoke about in your planning session. The result is a collection of beautiful, natural photos showcasing your family’s joy and connections.

When you look back on the photos in years to come, you’ll be so glad you chose a photographer who cared enough to take their time.

 

4. Reliability is Worth Paying For

With budget photography options, you risk the photographer being unreliable, displaying unprofessional behavior, not having insurance, not taking care to back up your memories or maintain equipment.

We often hear stories about photographers who’s batteries go flat in the middle of a shoot, a SD card fails, losing photos or equipment breaks.

This will NEVER happen at Enhance … we have backups of backups! We have spare batteries, cameras, SD cards and hard drives. There is nothing that can go wrong that can’t be prevented or immediately solved.

Enhance has an impeccable track record for reliability that gives our clients complete peace of mind.

We understand how important Family memories are and how hard it is to get everyone in the one place at the one time. The last thing you need is an unreliable photographer adding more uncertainty. Our clients trust that we’ll not only show up on time, but conduct ourselves professionally throughout the entire shoot.

We also carry full liability insurance, protecting our clients financially in the unlikely event of an accident, injury or equipment damage during a shoot. Cheaper photographers often lack adequate insurance, leaving clients vulnerable if something goes wrong.

Reliability brings confidence for your important family milestones.

5. Quality Equipment

Enhance only uses professional-grade cameras, lenses and lighting equipment. Our high-end gear ensures the sharpest, highest quality and most vivid photos every time.

Enhance’s professional equipment ensures your family photos will be magazine-worthy.

The outstanding image quality captures all those fleeting moments in stunning detail and gorgeous colors you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

Simply put, when it comes to your family memories, they’re worth investing in quality and reliable equipment.

6. A Personal Touch

At Enhance, your session is tailored to your unique family, needs and style. We take the time to understand what you love and what is meaningful to you.

Some families prefer soft, light, airy portraits. Others love bold, creative or even moody black-and-white shots. Whatever your vision, Enhance can make it happen!

We get to know your personality too. Are you relaxed? Playful? Sentimental? Dramatic? This guides us in bringing out real expressions and capturing meaningful interactions. The goal is to produce custom portraits you’ll cherish.

Unlike studios with rigid formulas where every session looks the same … we craft sessions unique to YOU.

We most definitely DO NOT DO cookie-cutter. You get an experience tailor-made for your family.

7. Artistry & Creativity

Enhance prides itself on the creativity and artistry we bring to each and every shoot. We have spent years honing our creativity and a variety of photographic styles.

A cheaper photographer may not have the same artistic eye as a seasoned professional or may only shoot one specific style.

We take the time to understand you and the story you want to tell in your family photos. Our combined artistic talents with your vision will create customised photos you couldn’t get from anyone else.

You’re not just paying for a click of the shutter, you’re paying for a discerning eye, the ability to anticipate and create a moment and the artistry of a seasoned professional.

8. What you DON’T See

Often it’s the time, skill and talent that you don’t see that is worth every penny.

You could be forgiven for thinking the cameras of today capture the perfect photo without too much effort.

However, there is so much happening behind the scenes to produce the most stunning photos you will ever have of your family.

We take the time and care to professionally edit each memory as if they are destined for the front of a magazine. We don’t just take a few photos and call it a day. Following the shoot, we carefully review every image, hand selecting only the most memorable moments from your session.

We take the time to artistically craft stunning photos you’ll be delighted to receive and proud to share.

The end result is a gorgeous collection of heirloom-quality family portraits you’ll proudly display. Enhance pours their heart into every photograph because we value every memory and every family’s story deserves to be told.
Why You NEED us to be a Professional Photography Studio

When searching for a family photographer, most families want to find the best deal possible. With so many photographers to choose from, paying more may seem counterintuitive.

However, hopefully you have a better understanding why cheaper may not be the best option.

At Enhance, we take pride in the professionalism, quality and unique experience we give each and every family from start to finish.

When it comes to preserving precious memories of your loved ones, we believe no expense should be spared.

Yes, you may invest more now … however in the not so distant future, those memories will have given you so much joy, they will become priceless.