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Advantages of choosing a professional mountain photographer to keep an unforgettable moment

Written by Thomas Crauwels
Professional mountain photographer

You are passionate about the mountains, you like to explore them on expeditions, and you always try to bring back beautiful pictures from your excursions.

But here you are, having trouble bringing back photos from your outings that live up to your expectations.

It must be said that between the exposure, the framing, the moment captured, etc., taking a photo capable of doing justice to the beauty of the moment is not an easy task.

Thus, opting for a professional photographer can be the solution to live and relive the magic of the moment. 

1. A unique moment immortalized

A professional photographer makes himself available to immortalize the mountain at its best, which is more difficult for an amateur photographer, even one who is passionate about the mountain.

Under a radiant sun, just snowed or in a mystical atmosphere just after a storm, the photographer will thus allow you to take advantage of shots almost impossible to obtain for a hiker or mountaineer. 

Indeed, to capture the extraordinary moment, where each element gives the best of itself to sublimate the others, is not easy.

In fact, even the professional photographer often has to go over and over again to get the shot he is looking for.

Photographing the mountains at night
Evening photo expedition for a unique sunset shot

2. A unique point of view

To relive an exceptional moment lived in the mountains, there is nothing like a beautiful picture of the summit that you climbed.

But how to immortalize a summit that we are climbing? 

It is therefore necessary to find somewhere a point from which one can grasp the beauty of the mountain in question, and this is not always easy.

Especially since it will also be necessary to catch the ideal moment.

The professional photographer knows how to find the best points of view.

He conducts extensive research beforehand to select the points to be reached to obtain the most beautiful panoramas.

He is able to take a mountain from different angles to capture all its contours.

At the sight of your frame photo, you will keep in mind that you have climbed this summit and will even be able to remember the route you have taken.

What to relive moments strong in emotions through a picture almost unique. It doesn't matter if the photo is of you, it will be the memory of a unique moment of life.

3. Appreciate a high quality photo

In addition to being able to capture the ideal moment with a unique point of view, the professional photographer has the skills and equipment necessary to perfectly highlight the strong elements of the image. 

Contrast management, proportions, strong lines, ideal aperture time... The professional has an eye for all the "small details" that the amateur does not necessarily see, but which can quickly spoil the photo.

Thus, by opting for a professional photographer, you will benefit from a photograph of exceptional quality to highlight an unforgettable moment.

4. Make the most of the moment during your outing

The professional mountain photographer goes out with the objective of taking pictures, not with the objective of hiking.

If he enjoys the nature, he realizes his excursion more with the aim of going to certain strategic points of view to immortalize the moment.

Therefore, it does not always take the most comfortable routes or those with the most beautiful views over time, but goes directly to key points with unique panoramas.

By opting for a photo taken by a professional photographer to keep an imperishable souvenir of one of your mountain excursions, you preserve all the magic of the moment.

You don't waste energy and time taking pictures that may not be up to your expectations.

Thomas Crauwels at the foot of the Helbronner point
Thomas Crauwels on an expedition to the foot of the Helbronner peak to take a very specific photo of this summit at dawn

5. Benefit from premium development

The photographer who will sell you the picture will be able to suggest you the best supports and frames to highlight perfectly the chosen picture. 

On the other hand, with or without frame, your mountain photo can be developed in XXL format while maintaining an exceptional image quality.

With a personal photo, even with good equipment, it is often more difficult to enlarge without distorting the image.

To conclude

With a professional photo, you will be able to admire all the greatness of Mother Nature with photos of striking realism.

Remembering a beautiful moment in life is just as possible with a professional photo as with a self-taken one.

Except that when you choose the image that will give life to your memory, you will benefit from all the know-how of a professional, for a photo that will attract attention and bring soul to your home.

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