COVERAGE AND TIMELINE<\/strong><\/p>\nI love touching base on this because I think my response generally catches couples off guard. Now in some circumstances a wedding day may go on from early morning to late night and couple will want all day coverage. However, some couples look for all day coverage because they feel thats what they should be looking for regardless of their timeline. I’m just gonna be real. You probably don’t need 10-12 hours of coverage. Sit down with your photographer and talk about your timeline. \u00a07-8 hours of coverage is usually great! This is usually what I tell my couples to consider:<\/p>\n
-Getting Ready:<\/i> If I’m a one woman show and I am seeing both bride & groom. 30 minutes for each is really about all I need to capture little\u00a0details, mingling, putting on dress etc…\u00a0and\u00a0about 45min to an hour if I’m just spending time with\u00a0the bride,\u00a0because we can! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
-Ceremony: <\/i>Whether you’re having a catholic ceremony that is\u00a0an\u00a0hour long or \u00a0short & sweet vows outside.\u00a0Always consider your guests! Are you doing a\u00a0receiving line? Are you crunched for time and would rather talk to your guests at the reception? I tell my couples that if they don’t want to do a receiving line then they should find a place to hide and take a few moments to themselves to enjoy the jitters. Otherwise, it could be taking time away from other portraits that have to happen before the reception.<\/p>\n
-Family Photos:<\/em> Easy peasy! I work off of a shot list we build together for family portraits. It could take anywhere from 10-30 minutes MAX depending on how much family you have and the variations you want. However, I always recommend that you keep the shot list to immediate family. Anyone else we can get organically throughout the evening.<\/p>\n-Reception: <\/em>Two hours is generally what I recommend.\u00a0<\/em>If you’re keeping it\u00a0traditional. All the big stuff happens within the first hour. Your introductions. First dances. Speeches and food. Then I like to catch an hour of dancing. However, times are changing ladies and gents! Some couples are doing away with\u00a0introductions and the cake cutting and just keeping it more casual. Others are even doing backward weddings where they party first and have their ceremony by moon and lights.<\/p>\nFIRST LOOK<\/strong><\/p>\nI did say we would come back to this! If you’re already leaning toward it because you want to stay away from tradition. Awesome! But I do think there may be some photographers out there that will push couples toward doing a first look because it’s trendy. The only time I will try to sway a couple\u00a0to reconsider is if their timeline doesn’t allow a lot of wiggle room and they don’t want to miss cocktail hour (like reception immediately following ceremony). By doing a first look it allows more time for bride and groom portraits. It lets you get out the pre-wedding jitters and it’s just a really sweet moment to be together. Some couples even get ready together and help each other get dressed for the big day. It really adds a completely different dynamic and makes for really intimate moments.<\/p>\n
I’M NOT GOD<\/strong><\/p>\nI\u2019m not Bruce Almighty or Alanis Morissette.\u00a0I can\u2019t play God. There are some things that are out of my control. I can\u2019t control if it rains or if the sun is blinding. I wish I could give you the weather of your dreams for your wedding day, but sometimes it\u2019s just not in the cards. But I can only work off of how you\u2019re reacting to the situation. It helps me know my limitations. I know every couple is TERRIFIED of rain on their wedding day, but it\u2019s really not that bad. If you’re having an outdoor ceremony, maybe even write in your invites asking that guests bring an umbrella if the forecast is calling for rain. How cool would it be to look down the aisle and see tons of colorful umbrellas?! I always keep a few clear umbrellas in the car with me for portraits, but my suggestion is to accept it’s a possibility if you’re having an outdoor ceremony\u00a0and embrace it. Go barefoot and feel the wet grass between your toes. It’s part of your story and you won’t to look back and think ‘Man, I wish I was more present’.<\/p>\n
Side story: Ryan and I got married on top of the 5th highest peak in NYS. It called for rain at the\u00a0exact hour we were having our ceremony, but we were sticking to the time regardless. We said that if it happens then it was meant to be.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n
PLANNING YOUR PINTEREST WEDDING<\/strong><\/p>\nWe all love Pinterest. I have a board for just about everything from gardening to tiny homes and recipes I’ll never try. \u00a0I’m sure your wedding\u00a0board is beautiful, but allow room for your own creativity. \u00a01.) Hopefully you hired your photographer because you love their creative eye. By handing over a board and showing them exact poses. You’re putting your photographer in a box. Which makes your photographer feel like you don’t trust them. Let them do their thing. They’ve got your back \ud83d\ude09 2.)\u00a0An outdoor California coastal wedding can’t always be styled like an indoor wedding in Arkansas. No offense to Arkansas! It’s just the first place that popped in my head.<\/p>\n
KEY SHOT LIST<\/strong><\/p>\nI’m sure you’ve never had to make one before and that’s okay! It’s not really your job. It’s ours! If you want your family photos to go really smooth and you don’t want to have to worry about missing any portraits with family when you get your collection. This is the only time I recommend a key shot list. After booking a couple I send them a questionnaire and I work off of that key shot list for family photos only. It’s quick, efficient and is so so good for any kind of timeline.<\/p>\n
BE A CREEPER<\/strong><\/p>\nYou know you’ve done it. It’s in your DNA and now is the time to use your creeping abilities to your advantage. Our generation is all about technology and everyone is showcasing their best work on their website, Instagram and Facebook. And if they’re really smart they are letting you into their daily lives on Instagram stories and writing about whats important to them. Look for it ALL! Whether it’s a photographer, DJ, the person designing your invitations or a wedding planner. Be a creep and find out if you even like them and their style before you\u00a0even contact them.<\/p>\n
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