Hire a photographer or rent camera gear for graduation photos?
Hi,
I’m a bit torn about what to do for my graduation photos.
I know the basics of photography and shoot occasionally as a hobby. I use a Fuji X100 and really like it, but for graduation photos I want something properly high quality since it’s a once-in-a-lifetime thing.
The problem is that while I can take decent photos, I don’t really trust my artistic eye yet. I can’t reliably tell what makes a photo genuinely great versus just okay, and I’m not confident I could consistently take amazing shots myself.
So I’m thinking maybe I should hire a photographer instead. It wouldn’t be a super formal studio shoot, just walking around campus and finding nice spots for photos.
The issue is budget. I could rent a better camera and lens setup for around $200, but I know a good photographer would cost a lot more than that.
What would you do in this situation: rent better gear and take the photos yourself, or spend the money on a photographer instead?
Thanks!!!