One of the best things you can do when you take any trip is to hire a local photographer for a day, but aside from updating the ol’ Christmas Card photo, what are the benefits of doing this?

IT MAKES THE BEST SOUVENIR

Let’s be real, souvenirs are hard to collect. You can only grab so many keychains, t-shirts won’t last forever, and eventually, you’ll run out of space on the fridge for your magnets. High-quality photos are truly the best way to remember a trip forever.

YOU GET A LOCAL’S VIEW

Photographers know aaallllllll the good spots in their location (I mean, it’s their job) and they typically don’t shoot in areas that are flooded with tourists (you’ll go to those areas on your own anyway). This gives you an amazing opportunity to discover the best spot to view the Eiffel Tower, check out an off-the-beaten-path hiking trail, or explore an area of the city you’ve never even heard of.

YOU GET LOCAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The best recommendations I’ve ever received while on vacation came from locals! They know the best spots to check out, how to save money on attractions, what’s worth it and what’s overexaggerated, the best food, all of it!

The amazing photos we had done in Montana by Macy Spencer Photography.