Editorial Guide
10 Things to Tell Your Wedding Photographer
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"Your photographer is, so to speak, your closest friend on your wedding day. They are there for every moment right from the start—they even see you when your loved one isn’t around! They are the ones creating these amazing, lasting memories of you as newlyweds and of your happy guests celebrating your wedding."
Specify the Dress Code
Tell them what to wear; you don't want a photographer in flip-flops and shorts in the middle of a black-tie affair. Your photographer should blend in seamlessly with your guests.
Provide a Detailed Schedule
Give them a schedule so they know what is happening when. The only way to get photos of all the special moments is to tell the photographer where those things are happening. (After all, they need to catch the best angle!)
Introduce Key Guests & Names
Provide your photographer with photos of the key participants and their names. That way, they know who the important people are and can ensure they are photographed the most.
Plan Large Group Photos in Advance
If you want large group photos that include the entire wedding party (guests and everyone else), inform the photographer in advance. These will take more time.
Note Sensitive Family Circumstances
Speaking of group shots: if there are any sensitive family circumstances, let your photographer know so they can position subjects accordingly and be as tactful as possible.
Consider Mobility Requirements
Let your photographer know if any of your guests have mobility restrictions so that benches and seating can be arranged for certain shots if needed.
Capture Intricate Details
Ask your photographer to photograph all the little details you put so much effort into! That can be anything from wedding favors to elaborate seating cards and floral arrangements on every table.
Highlight Specific Locations
Also tell your photographer if there is a specific location where you would love to be photographed (on a bridge, under a magnificent tree, on a grand staircase) so they can budget enough time for these shots, especially if lighting needs to be adjusted.
Share Surprise Moments
If you and your loved one are planning a surprise first dance with an incredible routine, let your photographer in on the surprise! Knowing when the big moments are coming allows them to get the best angles for the coolest photos!
Define Off-Limit Moments
Last but not least, I strongly advise telling your photographer if there are certain parts of your wedding you prefer not to have captured. While some might find Uncle Bill's drunken antics hilarious, you might not want them in your wedding album for years to come!
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