Do you need a photographer?

The simplest way to answer this question is in one word: no. Photography is a medium that has become so mainstream and the technology behind it has reached a certain point where just about anyone can take a picture with relative ease. The price and availability of consumer cameras and printing & sharing solutions has made the art of taking a photograph a basic skill that most people posses.

Do you WANT a professional photographer to work on your behalf?

Absolutely. While the act of taking a picture is a simple one, the ability to create a captivating and refined image on command is a skill that few posses, even with modern technology.