Your seamless wedding day experience begins here.
What we need from you:
Day of Schedule.
Do you want to do a first look with your bridesmaids or your dad? Are sunset photos with your love an absolute must? These are the questions you will want to ask yourself when creating your day of schedule. This is something you will finalize with your planner/coordinator and then send to us when ready. Usually, this is sent within a month of the event.
The Shot List.
This is a list of all the big & little moments you want to see included in your final album. It may seem tedious, but it is vital that we have this the day of. We also encourage you to assign someone that knows the names of individuals on this list so we are not yelling for your great aunt who we’ve never met before to come have her photo taken :)
Let’s Get Together.
You’ve done the work, now we want to do a final check-in before the big day. We try to do this after we receive your day of schedule so we can ask any questions and allow you time to ask questions for us.
We’re here to help.
To make your lives a little bit easier, we offer a template as seen below that will guide you in thinking through your day of timeline and shot list. Many of your coordinators will have a template as well, but this allows you to start thinking through your day and what we expect to see from you.
TIPS AND TRICKS
Save an invitation! Or any wedding stationary for that matter. We love being able to capture the small details in your day for a flat lay photo, so one of the first shots we will do will be of the invitation, shoes, earrings, flowers, cuff links, rings, etc. We suggest throwing all of these items in a shoe box so they aren’t easily lost!
Start getting ready earlier than you think you need to. We have been to several weddings where the pre-ceremony photos are rushed due to the bridal party running behind on hair/makeup/dress. This will especially be vital if you are doing any type of “first look” and/or if you have a large bridal party.
If possible, get ready in a room with good light, windows are our friend! Also, if possible, have the bridal party put their bags and other getting-ready items in another room/area. It’s a huge time saver when we don’t have to clean rooms after everyone is ready just so we can take a few photos in that space.
If you are going to have the groomsmen wear boutonnieres, be sure to have someone there when flowers arrive to help pin them. This can be a time saver. Also, have paper towels on hand for the bridesmaid’s bouquets. We can’t tell you how many times a bridesmaid has stained her dress after taking flowers from a vase!
Make sure the officiant knows to step out of the way after he says “you may now kiss your bride.” We don’t want to have to photoshop them out of the background if we don’t have to :)
Before the ceremony begins, have your officiant announce "no devices” - we don’t want to work around Grandpa Joe for a shot down the aisle.
After the ceremony, have your officiant announce that immediate family needs to stay seated as they will be needed for family photos. If possible, notify all family members needed for photos, BEFORE your big day. This will eliminate a lot of confusion. Are there any unique family dynamics we should know about? Let’s chat about it to make sure your day goes as smoothly as possible.
If you’ve booked a DJ or any live entertainment for the reception, we ask that you please verify whether or not their lighting equipment includes lasers. This is also included in our contract. We have learned the hard way that lasers can ruin a camera sensor big time.
The fake exit. I know I know, it sounds fake… & it is, but this is why we recommend it: If you want to do a “final exit” shot, do it early and then go back to the party! We see so many guests leave early and then the final exit is a bit sparse due to the guest count being smaller. If you do it early, more of your guests can participate!
