Schedule of your Day: We ask our brides to send us a copy of the plans for their wedding day. It really helps us to plan photography opportunities. Arrival time, where you are getting ready, when does the groom arrive, time of ceremony, when you want to do family portraits, and when your reception starts and when will you exit? We can help you with this, so that you can be sure to schedule in enough time for photos. We want to let our brides spend their wedding day how they want, and just give an opinion to help things work smoothly.
Family Dynamics: Does your mom’s brother no longer speak to her? Has it been ten years since your divorced parents have seen each other? Were your raised by someone other then your mom and dad? These are all very real situations that can happen, and if your photographer is not aware of any little special things about your family, it can make for awkward moments especially during the formal portraits. We are not saying your wedding photographer needs to know every detail of your life but a general overview of what to expect and how people may react on your wedding day can be very helpful. If your divorced parents to be in the same picture, communicate!
Ceremony and Reception Program: You work with your DJ to develop a timeline for the toasts, first dance, caking cutting and garter toss. Your photographer needs all the same information! The better we can anticipate events the better we can cover them. We were at a wedding and noticed small boxes under the front row of seats during the ceremony. The bride never told us that they contained butterflies. The release was at the end of the ceremony, we jogged when we saw something doing on (we were down the aisle for kiss and exit) and luckily got there in time. If you have something planned, even if it is a surprise, tell your photographer!
Special Details: If you have special details or sentimental items you want captured tell your photographer! Unity candle, unity sand, special decoration, grandmothers ring pinned in your bouquet. If you want it captured by your photographer, make sure you tell them what to be looking for.
Your Feelings About Being Photographed: Do you love being in front of the camera? Could you not care less? Is it important that your day be interrupted as little as possible for photographs? How do you feel about me being in the room and possibly taking photos while you are getting dressed? We have learned that women all have different rules for what is dressed, so this is a very important question. We have never had a bride ask Vicki to leave the room but she often have restrictions given about when she can photograph. We have been told anything from “my dress must be getting zippered” to “as long as I have undies on”. However, rest assured, we will never post anything too revealing.
Favorite or not so Favorite photo's: Do you like all candid? Have you seen a sample you want us to recreate? Hate to have your picture taken? Self conscious about something? Do you not like kissing in photos? Want fun and silly pictures? Hate any goofy pictures? Some of these things will come out during the engagement session but some times we meet brides for the first time on their wedding day. So bring samples, tell us what you like and don't like! You will be so much happier that you did!
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