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Detail Photos
Typically done during preparation photos but needs to be accounted for in our timeline for planning. Includes: dresses, shoes, jewelry, rings, boutonnieres, invitations, bouquets, love letters, vows, etc.
30 Minutes
Getting Ready Photos
This is for both guys and girls: applying make up, getting hair done, getting into dresses/adjusting ties and tuxes, buttoning dress, fastening jewelry/watches, exchanging gifts and hanging out before the wedding
1 Photographer - 90 Minutes/1.5 Hours (one photographer between both parties)
2 Photographers - 1 Hour (one photographer with each party)
Bridal Boudoir Mini Session
This add on to your wedding collection incorporates your wedding details and you for a stunning gift after the wedding - you'll receive 15+ images to build into memorable gifts that can be delivered before you're back from the honeymoon to keep the romance alive.
30 Minutes
Bride / Groom Portraits
Separate portraits of the bride or groom in their wedding attire
1 Photographer - 30 Minutes/1 Hour (one photographer arranging and photographing both individually)
2 Photographers - 15 Minutes (two photographers simultaneously take one person each to different locations and photograph)
First Look Photos
You meet privately before you walk down the aisle and have a moment to yourselves to fully soak in what's about to go down - a great photo opportunity which can show even more emotion than if you were to wait for the aisle with everyone watching.
15 Minutes
30 Minutes
Travel Time to Ceremony / Formals
If the place you are getting ready at is not the same location you will be getting married or will be doing your first look/formal photos
First Look w/ Aisle Escort or Loved One
If you plan on doing a first look with the one who will walk you down the aisle or a loved one
10 Minutes
Ceremony Length
15 - 20 Minutes (average)
20 - 40 Minutes (larger wedding parties)
40 - 60 Minutes (readings / symbolic displays)
60 - 90 Minutes (all of the above / traditional church weddings)
Travel Time to Reception / Formals
If you place you are getting married at is not the same location you will be holding your reception or doing your formal photos
Wedding Party Photos
Bride + bridesmaids, groom + groomsmen, bride + groom + wedding party - in fun and beautiful poses and settings - includes ring bearers/flower girls by request
25 Minutes
Family Photos
Photos with the married couple and combinations of relatives. The family members are predetermined and listed for lead photographer in order to make them organized.
15 - 20 Family Members - 25 Minutes
25+ Family Members - 35 - 45 Minutes
50+ Family Members - 45 - 60 Minutes
Couple's Portraits
Married couple + lead photographer ONLY. Fun posed and candid formal photographs of the bride and groom.
30 Minutes (minimum)
45 Minutes
60 Minutes
Day After Session
Travel Time to Reception / Cocktail Hour
If the place you are doing your formal photos at is not the same location you will be having your cocktail hour/reception
Cocktail Hour Photography Coverage
Couple's portraits are usually taking place during cocktail hour but if you have a chosen a collection with a second photographer and would like the cocktail hour photographed, select below.
Cocktail Hour Photographed
Reception Detail Photos
Should be done pre-ceremony if available: table settings, special lighting, place cards, bouquets, special touches for the couple
Simple Details - 15 Minutes
Intricate Details - 25 Minutes
First Dances
Select which dances apply to your wedding
Married Couple's First Dance - 5 Minutes
Dance w/Mother - 5 Minutes
Dance w/Father - 5 Minutes
Dance w/Children - 5 Minutes
Additional Dance - 5 Minutes
Additional Dance - 5 Minutes
Toasts
Planned Speeches (2 People) - 10 Minutes
Planned Speeches (4 People) - 20 Minutes
Open Mic - 45+ Minutes
Cake Cutting
10 Minutes
Party Photos
Photos of guests dancing/mingling - 1 hour minimum for guests to get comfortable and dancing, 2 hours is recommended as the perfect amount of time, 3 hours will be more than enough time
60 Minutes / 1 Hour (minimum recommended)
120 Minutes / 2 Hours (perfect amount of time)
180 Minutes / 3 Hours (more than enough)
Games
Not every wedding has games. It really depends on you and your guests.
Newlywed Game - 20 Minutes
Other - 20 Minutes
Food
Time is used consecutively so make sure you account for the time you and your guests will be eating. During any formal dinner time we do not take photos of guests because people do not like their photos taken while they eat. We use this time to grab a snack ourselves and prepare our gear for the second half of your wedding (backing up photos, charging batteries or collecting reception details if they were not available prior to the reception)
Buffet Style - 30 Minutes
Seated and Served - 45 Minutes
Formal 3 Course Meal - 90+ Minutes
No Formal Dinner Time
Reception Events
If you are doing a special event during your reception that I don't have listed, please let me know!
Releasing Lanterns - 30 Minutes (typically 10 mins. per a lantern before they ascend)
Other - please let me know
Send Off
If you are doing a send off during your reception I don't have listed, please let me know!
Rice/Confetti - 10 Minutes
Flower Petals - 10 Minutes
Glow Sticks - 10 Minutes
Poppers - 15 Minutes
Sparklers - 20 Minutes
Special Getaway
If you're planning a getaway I don't have listed, please let me know
Car
Boat
Plane
Bicycle
Horse + Buggy
Other - please let me know
Additional Information / Special Requests
If you have ANY questions about anything that you've read here or when it comes to filling out your wedding details, please do not hesitate to ask and be reassured that we will be meeting again soon once this is completed to go over all of the specifics and make sure we are on the same path to wedding day perfection! I can't wait to hear from you!