01. Try and Stick to your timeline
Creating a timeline of the days events and sharing it with your photographer/videographer is essential to make sure all of you are well prepared for the day.
It’s a good idea to allow a little extra time between transitions or location changes from the ceremony to the reception on the chance that things are running behind schedule.
Make sure you talk me through your shot list and schedule. photo sessions into your timeline for couples portraits, wedding party, family and any other specific requests. These will be requested in your questionnaire a month before your wedding.
02. Create a list of family members
Make sure that you get a list of family members names to me at least a week before your wedding. The list should at least have first names of all people wanted in the portraits.
Let all close family members know that you want them to stay at the ceremony site for family portraits. Sometimes family members (yes, even close ones like grandparents) forget or don’t realise they need to stay for family portraits. It takes time to gather lost family members and is much easier when they all know prior to the wedding day.
03. gather items for detail shots
The rings, bouquets, wedding invites, jewellery, shoes and cufflinks are all gorgeous details that shouldn’t be forgotten! It’s helpful to rely on a wedding party member or other helper to organise these items, so make sure to keep them close!
Don’t limit yourself to the list though! If you have any items that are meaningful to your relationship (such as love letters, keepsakes/tokens, souvenirs etc.) those make wonderful additions to your detail photos. You can also think outside the box!
04. Create s shot list with your photographer
You’ve hired your dream photographer (yay!). It’s a great idea to put together a shot list with your photographer/videographer so that you make sure that we are able to check off the essentials.
From the little details, to the venue set up, to couples portraits – these are all examples of photos that will tell the story of your day from start to finish. I never say no to a pinterest link either!
05. Allow your photographer/videographer to guide you
Allow me to gently guide you towards natural light and direction that will make you look and feel your best. I’m always open to creative suggestions from my couples, but I also might suggest otherwise if I see that perhaps the shadows from a nearby tree might not be your best compliment in a particular location.
Not feeling comfortable in front of the camera yet? Schedule in an engagement/pre-wedding session with me before the big day to get used to moving and posing with your partner. (I am open to photo or video engagement session – or both!!)
06. enjoy the day and have some fun!
Breathe, relax, and stay focused on each other. Do what is right for YOU TWO. Customise your wedding to your love story and what you two want. Sit back and admire all the hard work that you (and your loving family/friends) have put into your day. Soak it all in. The best is yet to come!
