We don’t want to feel rushed, so we build that time into the schedule. We always give ourselves plenty of time to shoot getting ready details such as jewelry, the shoes, the dress, cufflinks, makeup being done, etc. 1:30 First Look Bride and Groom Portraits.12:45 All Hair and Makeup Finished (HARD STOP).This schedule changes, of course, based on the unique logistics of a particular wedding day, but the real value of this schedule isn’t so much the exact timing as it is the principles behind the timing – giving ourselves time and space to photograph what we need to and when.Īlright, let’s get on to the nitty-gritty.īelow is our basic schedule that we use for every wedding.Īs I mentioned, every wedding is different, but this is the kind of schedule we always shoot for. In other words, we need to set ourselves up for success with every wedding we shoot, because it is our job to create the best wedding day experience we possibly can for our couples and their families.Īfter years of shooting weddings of all shapes and sizes, we’ve fine-tuned a schedule that has become our foundation for every wedding we shoot. You need to create the best photography schedule to help make the WEDDING successful.You get to create the best photography schedule to help make YOU successful.
In fact, the photographer and the wedding coordinator have the most control over how a wedding day is run, which means two things: There’s a lot that you can do as a photographer to make sure that these kinds of wedding days happen more often than not, which is a pretty sweet deal if you ask me. There’s nothing better than a stress-free wedding day when everything runs on time, people are ready to take pictures when you need them, and you have creative freedom to do your job well.Ĭan I get a ‘fo-sho’ from my wedding peeps out there?