"must-take" photo list

diorgrl8

did anyone approach their photographer with a "must-take" list of poses and shots you'd like taken in your session, and if so...did they actually do them?I found a handful of shots that I want as "inspiration" for some of our shots...but I'm not sure if that would annoy the photographer, since I know a lot of them work in the moment, and i'm not sure if that would hinder their creativity.... just wonderin'.

elaineNgene

Hi Hannah!!We both have Frank, and he does mention on his site that he HATES the must take lists from magazines.  But, if you have some "inspiration" shots, I don't think he'd be too annoyed.  It's probably best to give him an idea of what you had and mind, and let him incorporate that into his creative process.  I think I want to do the same, but I felt the same thing you did, I wasn't sure how he'd take it.  I guess we'll only know if we ask.You're day is 2 days after mine, and I wonder if we'll be in Kauai for the same time.  Although, you'll be there a whole week and we'll only be there for 3 nights   Maybe we'll cross paths

diorgrl8

hi elaine, yeah i think we can try asking, frank is super nice, i don't think he'll take it the wrong way if we just suggest inspirations...i trust that he'll work his magic :)we'll be in kauai from the 13th to the 21st, so we may cross paths, it's a small island that would be awesome!

jaymers99

i know most of the photographers we talked to said that they recommend having a list of important group shots you want to take.  if there are other details that are important to you that are not so obvious (special charm on your bouquet, the little detail that you put hours into making, etc.), then it is good to let your photographer know.  i think a few inspiration shots are okay, but like one of the photographers we talked to said, he had one bride give him a bunch of night shot inspirations...and she had a morning wedding.i think what the photographers don't really want is the list from magazines that include all the "standard" shots (first look, groom watching bride walk down the aisle, first kiss, etc.).  also, the "forced" shots make it difficult if it just doesn't happen (picture of dad crying -- and he's just not a crier!).  for the most part, the photographer wants to be ready to capture all of those impromptu moments and feelings rather than checking off a list all night (and possibly missing something at the same time).

kaesha

Ditto on the list of group shots you want. That's all I did!

M&M's_Maui

Hey Hannah!  I never gave Frank a must-take photo list...  I haven't seen our full photos yet, though.  I will say that if there are some group photos you want (i.e. you & YH with so-and-so) I would definitely let him know.  There were also a couple of places (on our hotel property) that I wanted to take pictures at but I never showed him the "inspiration photos" I found.  (I'm excited to see how they turn out!)  We didn't take enough bridesmaids or WP photos though and I wish we had; but I think we were running late and didn't have time.  Most of the photos I mentioned above were taken after the ceremony so there was time to let him know which photos I wanted.