Here are 10 things you should tell your photographer to avoid unpleasant surprises. Your photographer is essentially the supplier who will follow you every step of the way, from the morning right through to the cake. They capture your wonderful memories and notice things you might miss. So make sure your photographer is well informed.
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Here are 10 things you should tell your photographer:
Dress code
One of the 10 things you should tell your photographer concerns the dress code. If you have a particular request about your guests' dress code, let the photographer know too if you've chosen a specific style of dress. You certainly wouldn't want your photographer dressed in black if the theme is green.
Planning
Sharing a timeline with your photographer is essential so they can follow the event as well as possible without missing any important moment, and above all so they can stay one step ahead. Here are some tips on the timeline
Face Sheet
One of the 10 things you should tell your photographer is the list of guests to be photographed. A face sheet, literally a sheet of faces. Give the photographer a set
of photos of the relatives you'd like to be portrayed: close family, friends and important guests. The photographer doesn't know your relationships. Send them photos of the people to keep an eye on
Groups
If you'd like group photos, perhaps at the entrance with live printing, let the photographer know so the day's timeline can be adjusted. Remember, a choice like this means time and waiting for your guests.
Awkward situations
One of the 10 things to tell your photographer if you want to avoid unpleasant surprises is whether there are relatives you'd rather not be photographed with, or perhaps whether a group shot with a recently separated couple, for example, is not the best idea. Avoiding awkward situations is no small thing.
Location
Have you chosen a specific location for photos during your wedding? Tell your photographer about it and ask whether there's time to travel there. It's important to plan the day's timeline.
Surprise!
One of the 10 things to tell your photographer: are you planning a surprise for your partner during the wedding, and do you really want it captured? Let your photographer know in advance so they can be ready for it.
What not to photograph
If there are moments of your wedding you'd prefer to keep private, ask your photographer not to shoot them. Maybe you know that your uncle Antonio puts on a drunken neomelodic serenade at every wedding, but you'd rather capture something else?
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Frequently asked questions
What should you tell the photographer before the wedding?
The schedule for the day, the locations, the dress code, the important people to photograph and any surprises or delicate family situations.
Should you meet the photographer before the wedding?
Yes: a meeting or a pre-wedding shoot helps you get to know each other, set the timings and avoid unpleasant surprises on the wedding day.
How do you prepare a list of group photos?
Write down the most important groups (families, witnesses, friends) and ask a relative or friend to gather people together.
