how long did you book your photographer for?

[kmiller8609]

We hired for the whole day

[balibride]

I've gone for 8 hours , wedding at 4pm so photographers from 2 thru to 10

[KLPhoto]

it is most common for my couples to opt for a standard full day, 8 hours. given the time to get ready, ceremony, photos in between, and whatever reception or cocktail hour you choose, 8 hours can go quick It is also common to do a day after or TTD session, which is AMAZING!!!

 

http://www.kristinlavoiephotography.com/blog/2012/02/bestof2011/

[Peach]

Our photographer and videographer are coming to Samana from Punta Cana. I am not sure how long the trip is, but they will have to stay at the resort the night before the wedding and the night after. So they are there for getting ready, ceremony, group pictures, and we added on the reception too, plus TTD the next day!

 

Yes, a lot... it was also our priority though. So I am happy with the decision.

[alexisinjamaica]

We booked our own photographer (Saab Weddings) for 4 hours, but our wedding package also includes a resort photographer. Using the resort option made me nervous since I wouldn't be able to see a portfolio of work ahead of time, so I'm glad we have Saab as our primary photo source. Another bride had a great idea for the resort photographers that are included, which was to have them get shots of all the guests so we can have them for a guestbook/scrapbook later. That's the new plan. Hopefully 4 hours with Saab will be enough! We're not planning a TTD.
 

[nbateman]

We have three hours, 1 1/2 before the ceremony, then 1 1/2 during and after.  I think that'll be plenty for us and our family and guests.

[Marymack]

Does anyone have a list of must have pictures??

[Peach]

Originally Posted by Marymack 

 

Does anyone have a list of must have pictures??

I have started on one, but it is not finished... It might get you started though. This does not include TTD pics the next day.

 

 

·        A big group picture of everyone

·        Bride with parents

·        Couple with bride’s parents

·        Couple with bride’s siblings

·        Couple with bridesmaids

·        Bride with siblings – group

·        Bride with each brother

·        Groom with both of bride’s brothers

·        Bride with each parent separately

·        Bride with bridesmaids

·        Bride with each bridesmaid separately

·        Couple with groom’s parents

·        Groom with parents

·        Groom with each parent separately

·        Couple with best man

·        Groom with best man

·        Couple with maid of honour separate

·        Dress hanging

·        Dress being done up

·        Getting ready

·        Hair make-up touch ups

·        Groom and best man before

·        Parents before

·        Casual bridal party shots – candid style

·        First dance

·        Groom/mom dancing

·        Bride/father dancing

·        Bride’s mom/groom’s dad dancing

·        Walking down the aisle – everyone

·        Walking back up the aisle

·        Grandparents

·        Cutting the cake

·        Feeding each other the cake

·        Details – bouquets, centrepieces, corsages, parasols, programs, cake topper, etc.

·        Couple walking barefoot in the sand

·        Holding hands, showing rings 

[Mlite83]

Originally Posted by Marymack 

 

Does anyone have a list of must have pictures??

We booked Sweetfire Photography and part of her pre-wedding paperwork includes scheduling and noting must have photos...below is from that list, which has room to expand if there are any other photos you want but I thought it would help give you an idea.

 

 

Schedule of your day

Photographer Start time

Bride Getting ready

Groom getting ready

Ceremony

Family/group photos (Shot list required, see below for more information)

Newlywed images (1 hour recommend before sun sets)

Cocktail hour

Reception

Speeches

Dance

Cake cutting

Flower/Garter toss

 

 

Bride’s family:

Bride with Mom

Bride with Dad

Bride with Mom and Dad

Bride and groom with Mom & Dad

Bride and groom with Mom, Dad, brothers & sisters

Bride and groom with Mom, Dad, brothers & sisters with their spouses & kids

Bride with brothers and sisters

Grooms’s family:

Groom with Mom

Groom with Dad

Groom with Mom and Dad

Bride and groom with Mom & Dad

Bride and groom with Mom, Dad, brothers & sisters

Bride and groom with Mom, Dad, brothers & sisters with their spouses & kids

Groom with brothers and sisters

Combined Families:

Bride and groom with both sets of parents

Bride and groom with parents and all siblings

Friends:

Group shot of everyone attending the wedding

Entire wedding party

[Marymack]

Thanks mlite and peach!!!!