Would You Hire a Professional Photographer to Take Your Vacation Pictures?

by Good Morning America Posted 2012/08/10 19:00:00

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	Yes, it would be worth it.	3,843 votes	13%
	No, that’s not necessary.	22,753 votes	79%
	I’m not sure.	2,262 votes	8%

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Chief 2012/08/10 19:57:38

No, that’s not necessary.

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How could that be a vacation? If you're that freaked out about getting perfect pictures then you need to re-evaluate what a vacation is. Actually you should re-evaluate you're entire life because you're missing out on something!
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John 2012/08/20 06:52:25

Yes, it would be worth it.

Yes, I hire from on of the website vittora.com.au , last month when we celebrate my friends marriage.

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gocar 2012/08/18 00:35:17

No, that’s not necessary.

With digital cameras these days you can easily get good enough pictures.

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Cricket 2012/08/17 23:51:58

No, that’s not necessary.

hell NO!

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pcolyn 2012/08/16 12:38:55

No, that’s not necessary.

hell no! taking them is what makes the photos memorable

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Barbi Rose 2012/08/14 17:33:49

No, that’s not necessary.

I'd rather pay for a better vacation oh please.

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Nu Joisey 2012/08/14 13:35:03 (edited)

No, that’s not necessary.

Short of me either marrying Eva Mendes and / or becoming a billionaire I think that'd be wasteful. The photographer and their expenses would probably be more than the holiday alone.

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laydeelapis 2012/08/14 06:37:44

No, that’s not necessary.

I'm a pretty good photographer myself and besides, that would get in the way of the privacy.

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Proggy 2012/08/14 00:09:03

No, that’s not necessary.

Geeze! For what I like to do with my lady, I'll be honeymooning in the Fiji Islands in a couple of months and... NO WAY!

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Tao Toms 2012/08/13 23:45:39

Yes, it would be worth it.

I think it would brilliant to get some stunning photos for framing and personal photos for the memories and photo albums. :)

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rknothead 2012/08/13 20:16:03

No, that’s not necessary.

Usually plenty of local photographers ready and able for some $ to take good pics when we travel.

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El Prez 2012/08/13 19:59:26

Yes, it would be worth it.

If I couold afford it. However, the candid, person phots are usually the best.

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Tom 2012/08/13 19:59:14

No, that’s not necessary.

Like people have the money to do that. I'm just happy enough to be able to afford a vacation.

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~HopelessRomanticM17~ 2012/08/13 19:53:13

No, that’s not necessary.

No, that's really stupid!!!! I would take my own pictures!

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Candi; Bella 2012/08/13 18:45:26

No, that’s not necessary.

Vacations photos are supposed to be random, funny, and even crappy lol

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Nia 2012/08/13 14:13:42

No, that’s not necessary.

I can design and decorate my vacation pictures myself. Get a camera and take it myself! I'll do it all myself. I don't need a professional photographer unless I'm modeling for something.

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Bob DiN 2012/08/13 14:06:06

No, that’s not necessary.

My family is able to take pictures.

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Kyra 2012/08/13 11:55:52

No, that’s not necessary.

+1
no

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Atlas 2012/08/13 11:27:06

No, that’s not necessary.

+1
Not unless I lacked functional hands.

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xxx 2012/08/13 05:31:11

No, that’s not necessary.

+1
I can take my own thanks

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aksquad 2012/08/13 05:21:46
Bozette 2012/08/13 05:10:08

No, that’s not necessary.

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I would not do so, personally. However, if someone can afford the expense and wants professional photos...someone is getting work from that.

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CUDDLY BUT STILL CRABBY 2012/08/13 04:58:21

No, that’s not necessary.

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Funerals and weddings. That's about it.

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us 2012/08/13 02:15:48

No, that’s not necessary.

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I would rather take my own picture than to tell someone which ones I want taken, Unless its a special Occasion, maybe, but I could use that money for something else.

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Kigan 2012/08/13 02:13:10

No, that’s not necessary.

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I go on vacation to relax. I don't want to spend the entire time making sure we got the "perfect shot" as determined by a photographer.

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Cuthbert Allsgood 2012/08/13 01:11:11

No, that’s not necessary.

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Taking my own pictures is half the fun of being somewhere. i could care less if they are really beautiful, they enhance my memories.

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Dirty(oYo) 2012/08/13 00:38:38

No, that’s not necessary.

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Since I'm not Brad or George, I'll have to make do with this little pressing index finger! ;)

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Michelle 2012/08/13 00:32:12

No, that’s not necessary.

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If I want professional photographs done, I will hire a photographer for a session. A vacation is for relaxing-- if memories must be made, we can make them and take them ourselves instead of faking it for a beautiful picture.

Then again, I would take a professional photographer on vacation and force them to take pictures. :P I have one in the family.

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Matt Gray 2012/08/13 00:23:45

No, that’s not necessary.

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HOW LAZY HAS THIS NATION BECOME???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Bob DiN to Matt Gray 2012/08/13 14:07:50

+1
Too lazy to take their own photos.

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kurtanderson1 2012/08/12 23:09:22

No, that’s not necessary.

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I have hired myself for event photography for about ten years, but lately business has really dropped off, due I think to the fact that quality cameras are available to everybody now.

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nini2198 2012/08/12 22:05:04

No, that’s not necessary.

+1
over the top

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eagle8 2012/08/12 22:04:58

No, that’s not necessary.

its def not necessary but i think it would be cool to do

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Bob 2012/08/12 21:34:34

Yes, it would be worth it.

Sure, why not?

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Mrs.Vader-BN0 2012/08/12 20:41:00

No, that’s not necessary.

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I sincerely doubt anyone could take better photos of my family on vacation or off, than I do. And I'm not trying to sound conceited, I'm just a really good photographer and know my family well enough to know how to get the best shots of them.

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abycinnamon BN-1 2012/08/12 20:33:27

No, that’s not necessary.

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why would I want some dude hanging around on my vacation taking pictures?

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Heisenberg 2012/08/12 20:07:54

I’m not sure.

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If I wanted to make an impression, then I just might do that.

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stevegtexas@aol.com 2012/08/12 18:37:00

Yes, it would be worth it.

Would You Hire a Professional Photographer to Take Your Vacation Pictures?
by Good Morning America Posted August 10, 2012
yes, i would hire a photographer....in fact i did after my grandmother passed away, i wanted to get some special pictures with my new (2nd) wife before they tore down my grandmothers house and dock to clear the land in Florida!

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Mrs.Vad... to stevegt... 2012/08/12 20:43:06

That is a really good reason to hire a photographer on vacation, but I think they kind of meant like in general.

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JoeKnows 2012/08/12 18:26:03

Yes, it would be worth it.

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If you've ever opened up your albums and never once gasped at how beautiful that set of photos of you and your wife really is... then you have no idea what it's like and probably wouldn't do it. For those of you who do have these kinds of photos, you know full well that they're priceless... they're part of your legacy. If you have the money, go and hire a photographer to follow you to the beach at sunset.... 99% chance that you won't regret it.

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Mrs.Vad... to JoeKnows 2012/08/12 20:44:27

So what was that like? Having some person tagging along on your vacation? I think most people here are thinking that it would be awkward and kind of a pain in the butt to always have to be "on" for the photographer.

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