Not knowing what to expect is the biggest source of nerves before a wedding. In practice it runs in a fixed order, start to finish.
The session starts with a few minutes to settle in and talk through what you’re hoping to get, even if that’s already been discussed beforehand, and from there direction stays constant throughout so there’s no standing around wondering what to do next. Once the shoot wraps, a proofing gallery follows within a couple of days. A first look, before anything is retouched.
Final delivery follows once retouching is complete, with the timeline agreed clearly at the point of booking rather than left open-ended.
See also: Why a cheap wedding often costs more in the end.
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FAQs
Quick answers, no fluff.
Can we add an engagement shoot or a film?
Yes to both. Engagement shoots are a lovely warm-up, and photo and film can be covered together under one roof.
What does full-day coverage look like?
Eight to ten hours, from getting ready to the first stretch of the dancefloor. No disappearing after the speeches.
Further reading
Related reading below.
- Can I request a specific style or mood for my wedding?
- Hidden costs to ask about before booking a wedding
- What a lot of photographers get wrong about a wedding
- How to get the most from your wedding, start to finish
The steps
In short, it runs like this.
- Settle in and talk through the brief. The first few minutes, even if it's already been discussed beforehand.
- Be directed throughout the shoot. Constant, gentle direction means there's no standing around wondering what to do.
- Review the proofing gallery. A first look within a couple of days, before anything is retouched.
- Receive final delivery. On the timeline agreed at booking, not left open-ended.