Picture question...

jtoly

After reading a post on the Hawaii board, I wanted to see what everyone thinks about my pictures. My photographer will shoot just at the ceremony and after. Since it's just FI and me, all pics will be of us. I've been assured to at least have 100 shots on the CD. I was advised that I would have full reproduction rights and the photos wil be "large files" so will print up to poster size photos very clearly. I was advised that I can have extra shots for $100 or a second photo shoot for $210. Pictures are important to me and will splurge if I have too. I'm wondering if you ladies think I should add one or both of the extra options or do you think 100 photos is enough? Reminder.....we didnt do e-pics so these will be our only professional photos and I will have to pay to print what I want when I get home. Thanks for you help!!!

minionlover

How long do you have the photographer for? Are you doing a trash the dress after the wedding? I say if you think that you are going to regret not having the pictures you should get them.

jtoly

I'm assuming the photographer is only for an hour because an hour after the ceremony we get a two hour limo ride to see the island. I definitely don't want to wish I had more pictures but I also don't want to have so many of the same pictures. I guess I'm not good an envisioning what all the pics would be of since I'm not having a bridal party or anyone else there. I wasn't sure about trash the dress because I didn't think I'd have time to do those.

ms_teach

I think you're heading in the right direction to make your decision.  Think about what types of pictures you want and what you'll have time to do. 100 pictures of the ceremony and of bride/groom shots before or after would probably be enough without duplicating poses or looking the same.  I think it also depends on how picky you are about the shots.

To give you reference, we have about 160 shots from just our ceremony.  Do we need all of those? No.  Did we print them all? No.  BUT, I did like having the extra ones because I had lots to pick from and have some shots that I really love. We had 1,100 from the entire day. 

I'd suggest maybe doing a TTD shoot or some other setting if you can.  We went to the dunes and shot after our reception and then met up a few days later for our TTD.  We didn't do an engagement shoot so I like having another set of pictures of us in a different setting. It gives a variety for albums, framed pictures, etc.

Tanq&Tonic

We have 135 pictures from just the ceremony and yes, most of them look the same, but the moments definitely are the most important.   It's hard to give advice not knowing how long each shoot will be, but I don't think an additional 100 shots of the ceremony will give you better quality, but maybe more variety in choosing what you like.  I'd probably choose the $210 option first and do a sunset portrait or TTD session, but it would depend on duration and number of new photos you'd get. 

Also, you should confirm with the photographer the resolution if your photos.  We negotiated for "full resolution" but maybe check Costco and other sites for what you might print and ensure you will be getting them at least big enough for what you have pictured.

11beck

I like the idea of having another photo shoot.  It'll give you a different look and more pictures to choose from.  Then you could also do a TTD if you want.  I know that when I made my e-pic book that I liked having the photos from different places. 

rmontpas

Jenn, we have the same thing.  As it was just us and the photos would just be at the beach during and after the ceremony we thought it would be enough but.. our plans have changed and we are now up to 6 guests!!!  I too am wondering if it is enough now.  I will probably go with extra time because I don't want to miss anything and you can't go back and redo it!

jtoly

Thanks everyone for your opinions. I do like the suggestion of maybe sunset pics and TTD. I think I will send an email back to question how long the other photo shoot would be, along with the number of pics. It's definitely something I don't want to look back and wish I did. Tanq~my wedding is at 10AM, what time is the sunset in Hawaii? I know you got married on Maui, I'm assuming Oahu would be the same. Seeing that we don't have a reception or anything to keep us occupied all day, I wouldn't want to mess up my hair or makeup while waiting for sunset for additional pics. I just planned on going to a nice dinner, but maybe we can do that before the second shoot if that's what I decide to do.

rmontpas

Jenn, we are getting married at sunset.  We have been told to meet at the location at 5pm and sunset is approxiamtely at 5:30.

jtoly

Thanks! I sent an email to my coordinator to find out how many pics the other options will give us.

Tanq&Tonic

Sunset for us was 6:45 but that was the week after the time change.  Generally, the sky is most stunning in the 30 minutes before actual sunset.  Are you and your FI doing a first look?  Sunrise on the islands is actually a magical time, and generally the mornings are so quiet and relaxing.  Maybe you could do a romantic portrait session before the ceremony?  The light is really soft, and your hair & makeup will be perfect, and honestly, your excitement and smile will totally show through.  It might mean waking up a bit earlier, but given the time difference, probably won't be a big issue.

Otherwise, you could always do your shoot just before your nice dinner.  You can take a few minutes in the afternoon to touch up your makeup and pin any loose hairs and as soon as the shoot is over, head to eat.

We actually did our TTD 2 mornings after the wedding.  The next day we had a farewell brunch, and then the morning after that we did the sunrise TTD.  SO WORTH IT.  Waking up sucked, but the photos are awesome

To check sunrise / sunset predictions:
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/astronomy.html?n=103

jtoly

Great website, thanks! It's showing sunset for our wedding day at 7:03pm. I actually don't have time for a first look. My salon doesn't open until 8 am so that was the earliest I could schedule my hair and makeup. I guess if I do the extra shoot, which I'm more leaning towards besides the extra pictures, I would go with sunset time. We could probably eat a late lunch after our limo ride which would be around 1:30 and then do whatever during the day until the sunset. If the sky is more stunning 30 minutes before, I could have the extra shoot around 6:30 and like you suggested have dinner after, although if I do TTD at that time, I may be a mess for dinner and not be able to wear my gown. I guess before I figure out what to do I will wait for an answer back on how long and how many pics the extra shoot is.

BMcLeodTeam

I think the sunset shoot would be gorgeous and you would get some great photos out of it!

kimmykupcakes

Jenn- Love all of the ideas that have been suggested.  I'd go for either a TTD or sunset. 

jtoly

I heard back from my coordinator and the $100 fee would give about 130-140 extra shots. The second photo shoot for $210 would be for 45 min and give me around 90 shots. I think I'm gonna go with a sunset shoot and pay the $210 extra. It will give me different pictures instead of 240 pics of just us in the same spot.

Kayla&Brian412

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[QUOTE]I heard back from my coordinator and the $100 fee would give about 130-140 extra shots. The second photo shoot for $210 would be for 45 min and give me around 90 shots. I think I'm gonna go with a sunset shoot and pay the $210 extra. It will give me different pictures instead of 240 pics of just us in the same spot.
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I'm glad you opted for this...I don't think you can have too many photos.  I have over 800 and I absolutely love all of them...she shot for 10 hours for us so she had a toooooooooon of pictures.  You won't regret the extra $200 for those extra pictures of your special day!

angybanez

Go for more pics! lol. I'm bias. But only because ceremony pictures will take a chunk of the pics. If you want a different scenery or a trash the dress, or something more casual you can definitely use the 2nd shoot for those. Enjoy and share when you have them!