Your names (first and last)

Your cell phone numbers

Alternate contact numbers

Wedding party member, sibling, or close friend that will be with each of you before the ceremony

What time would you like photographic coverage to begin?

Do you want photos of each of you getting ready?

yes

If you want getting ready photos, where will you be getting ready?

Please include addresses and specify who will be at each address.

Do you plan on doing a First Look?

A First Look is a moment set up by the photographer for the couple to see each other before the wedding ceremony. This gives the couple a chance to share a private moment together, away from family and friends, before the ceremony. This also allows time for more photos to be taken before the ceremony, not sacrificing time away from guests post-ceremony.

yes

we haven't decided

Do you plan to have a bridal party?

(Bridesmaids/groomsmen)

yes

If you're having a bridal party, please list their names.

If you're having a bridal party, please list the shot combinations that are important to you.

Example: bride with bridesmaids, groom with groomsmen, entire wedding party, bride with maid of honor, etc.

When would you like to take photos of your bridal party?

Ceremony

What time is your ceremony scheduled to begin?

Roughly how many guests are you expecting?

How long do you think your ceremony will last?

Are there any restrictions at the ceremony that I should know about?

What is the last part of the ceremony before the kiss?

I want to make sure I am in position!

Would you like to me to prompt you to kiss during your recessional?

Yes! We love that idea.

Nope, let us do our own thing.

Do you know what you would like to happen directly after the ceremony?

Sometimes couples like to escape for a private moment with or without the photographer. Another option is to launch right into family formals.

Family Formals

Do you plan to take photos with your family?

yes

If you would would like to take family formals, when would you like to take them?

Please list the must-have family formal combinations and plan 3-5 minutes for each.

For example, Anna & Tom would list: Anna + Tom + Anna's immediate family, Anna + Tom + Tom's grandma Mary, Tom & Tom's mom, Anna + Anna's siblings etc. I realize this can take some time to put together, if you want to email me separately, feel free.

Are there any VIPs I should be sure to capture a portrait of, even if you don't get in the photo with them? Please specify.

Are there any friends groups you would like a more casual portrait with? If so, please list and I will try my best to round you all up.

Example: college roommates, childhood best friend

Are there any divorced/separated parents or other family situations I should know about or be sensitive to? If so, please explain.

Portraits of the couple

How much time do you plan to allot for portraits of just the two of you?

I recommend setting aside at least 15-20 minutes.

Do you and your partner want sunset portraits? This is usually when the light is best.

This may mean that we sneak away together during the reception, just before the sun goes down, for as little as 15 minutes without being missed. If you don't know what time sunset will be on your wedding day, google it! I can help you with this if needed.

yes

we want portraits together, but not necessarily at sunset

Do you have a location in mind for portraits of the two of you? If so, where?

What time is your reception scheduled to begin?

Will you be incorporating any of the following traditions into your reception?

Couple/ Wedding Party announcement at the beginning of your reception

toasts

first dance

parent dances

cake cutting

bouquet toss

garter toss

grand exit

Is there anything else I should be aware of on your wedding day? Any surprises you are planning for your guests?

Overall, what are your expectations of your wedding day photography? What do you hope for from the photographs?

I will do my best to capture all the important details of the day, but are there any specific details you want to make sure I am aware of?

What time would you like photographic coverage to end?

Vendor Contact Information

Please provide vendor names and email addresses or IG handles so that I can both coordinate with them on the day of, and share photos after

Venue Contact

Planner

Caterer

Flowers

Makeup

Hair

Desserts

DJ/Band

Other

Delivery

What is your mailing address?

Social

Instagram handle so that I can tag you in posts?

Do you have a hashtag you'd like me to use?

Are you going on a honeymoon? If so when do you leave and when do you return?

Questions for Couples