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Photography- how does it all go down on the big day?

roughcutroughcut member
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I'm seeing alot of photographers that seem to have a romantic portrait session of the bride and groom on their big day at sunset/in a field, etc. Are those shot on the actual day of the wedding? Do some photographers photograph those shots the day before?

I'm wondering what the role of the bride/groom will be (host/hostess?) and if it's polite to run off to a totally different location for photos, leaving the guests at the ceremony/reception hall (mine will be at the same venue).
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Re: Photography- how does it all go down on the big day?

  • vexievexie member
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Your guests will expect that you will leave to have some wedding pictures taken... it's not considered rude at all.  What's rude is if you leave them with nothing to do/eat/drink during that time.  That's what the cocktail hour is for... your guests are entertained while you're away.  Photos taken at dusk/sunset are gorgeous!  In order to do this you'll need to time your day properly so that your ceremony ends just before the sun starts to set.   Talk to your photographer to plan this out :)
    84image 73image 11image Wedding date: June 11, 2011 :)
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  • woodfrogswoodfrogs member
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    edited December 2011
    An "after" session, the day after or anytime after is a great addition to your wedding coverage. That way you don't have to worry about being anywhere else. You're more relaxing, and it can be alot of fun!
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  • LightSourcePhotographyLightSourcePhotography member
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    edited December 2011
    Here is our typical timeline:

    1-2 hours prior to ceremony - prep photos  and possibly attendant photos
    Ceremony - obvious
    After receiving line - family photos
    prior to cocktail hour - Full wedding party photos
    cocktail hour - private shooting with couple
    reception - candids until sunset and then, barring any major interuption, we steal the couple for a few sunset shots (normally no longer than 20 minutes)

    We also do day after shots if the couples choose it!
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