DO I REALLY NEED A SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER? Karen Boyle from Andy Boyle Photography (www.andyboylephotography.com) says: “Do you need one? Not necessarily. So many photographers work alone and do a fantastic job for their couples. If you’re having everything at one venue, solo photographers are very capable of alternating between the two of you during your preparation, before going to the ceremony area to get some shots while they await the arrival of the bride or second partner. Whether they shoot the ceremony from the front with you, or from the back of the room can very much depend on where the officiant allows them to be. They will generally request assistance from a member of your wedding party to help get the correct people together for your family shots. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with a solo photographer but if they feel your wedding plans would be best served by having a second/ assistant shooter, they’ll advise you of the option. “So, could you benefit from a second shooter? Very likely. Many of us work as a team, whether it’s a couple like Andy and me, regular photography partners or individual photographers with a network of colleagues they work with. “The biggest benefit comes when you’re preparing at different places or having your ceremony and reception at separate locations. In this case, each photographer can be with a different partner for the widest coverage. If the officiant allows, there can be one photographer quietly shooting at the front near the action, and another at the back getting a completely different view as you exchange your vows. Then, there’s one photographer to help gather the guests and guide them for your family shots, which can definitely be like herding kittens, while the other takes the shots. “Two shooters can be working on different areas of your celebrations, getting all those candid shots as everyone enjoys their day with you. They can also (as we do), set up those arty shots that need particular lighting, leaving you and your loved ones to have fun while they test out what’s needed. Then, they’ll just invite the two of you to pop out for a few minutes to get the magical shots! Simples.” Debbie says: “Having a second photographer is the perfect solution to cover multiple locations or large weddings. I’d love to be in two places at once but since I can’t clone myself just yet, having a second photographer is the perfect way to capture even more of your special day! This is especially helpful when: You’ve got loads of wonderful guests and want to make sure everyone gets their photo moment; you and your partner are getting ready in different spots; or you want those dreamy shots of your ceremony and reception space before all your guests arrive (trust me, you’ll love looking back at how beautiful everything looked). Essentially, having a second photographer is absolutely brilliant for bigger weddings or when there’s lots happening in different places.” HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE BEFORE WE CAN SEE OUR PHOTOS AFTER THE BIG DAY? Jaine Briscoe-Price (https://jainebriscoe-price.co.uk) says: “This is a huge question and one that often causes issues for many couples. Some photographers deliver a small gallery (sneak-peek) of about 20 images within 48 hours – the highlight shots for you to share while away on honeymoon. These are then followed by all the edited images in a gallery some weeks later. “This is where it can cause an issue; editing a whole gallery of 1,000 images or more, takes a great deal of time, and in full wedding season, where a photographer might have two to three weddings in a week, it becomes a challenge to not get behind in their workflow! “You will have an agreed timeframe in your contract, but often I see couples expressing their dismay on social media as the agreed eight weeks becomes 12 or even 16 weeks. So, the key for all photographers www.andyboylephotography.com https://debbiemcgregorphotography.com https://jainebriscoe-price.co.uk 40
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