Family group photos are always expected but rarely used, however, they are very important to both families. We discovered when one of our clients had a sudden death in the family and the photographs of that person during our client’s wedding helped the family get through a very difficult time.
The problem is that after the ceremony everyone wants to get on to the party and it becomes a real challenge to coral all the right people. If family and group photos happen prior to the ceremony it is less likely that family and friends will drift away. All this aside, we work to make the photos go fast and most importantly be fun for all concerned.
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Regardless of when the bride and groom see each other we always photograph the girls and the boys before the ceremony. If the couple are not seeing each until the ceremony, our time with the wedding party is usually when we encourage each group to relax and have fun. The more we can accomplish that the more relaxed everyone is during the ceremony.
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Our wedding couples typically opt in for at least one engagement session just to get themselves used to being followed by paparazzi. The session also gives us a chance to learn how the couple interacts with each other so we can better anticipate photos that represent them. Usually if a couple has a favorite location or activity that is within the metro area we will photograph them there, otherwise we have a long list of great locations from very urban to woodsy.
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For couples who choose to see each other before the ceremony, this part of there day can be a time for grounding. Many of our clients express how important it was for them to see each at this time…the tender intimacy helped to ground them and eliminate any anxiety related to the remainder of the day.
Choosing to see each other before the ceremony also gave them the chance to bring in the support of their wedding party and combined families.We don’t advocate for either choice since ultimately it is up to the couple.
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This part of a wedding is where the excitement and anticipation starts to peak. The bride and here attendents gather usually in a special room within the church or if not in a church somewhere separate from the groom and his gang. For the bride this is the time for her assistants to take over…making sure everything is in place before they hoist her dress and she makes the classic bridal dive into her wedding dress.
The guys are a little non-plussed by the whole thing and most would rather rather not be photographed…however there are a few lucky times especially with the father pr brother of the groom.
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We like to see weddings as if they were plays that unfold in a sequence of Acts beginning with Preparations, moving to the Ceremony and finishing with the Party. Tucked into each of these acts are smaller scenes
Act 1: Preparations
* Scene 1: Bride and bridal party getting dressed
* Scene 2: Groom and his party getting dressed
* Scene 3: Couple alone if they choose to see each other before the ceremony,
* Scene 4: The wedding party either separately if bride & groom choose not to see each other or together if they do chose to see each other.
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by Bill
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