Observations: Part One

So Many Pictures, So Little Time

At last weekend’s wedding, we started shooting at 9 AM and didn’t stop until 6 PM. It was fabulous, and the extra capture time will show in the final array of images. To some, having pictures taken isn’t a huge priority on the list of things to do on the big day. But, for those who plan to cherish lots of images in the lifetime to come, it’s important to allow adequate time for pictures, posed or unposed.

Here are a few ideas for maximizing photo time without ignoring guests and without packing everything into a few hours.

--- Consider a bridal session before or after
Either before the wedding day or after the honeymoon consider a bridal portrait session to capture the meaningful details of a stunning bride and a handsome groom. Bridal portrait sessions aren’t common, but make a lot of sense for those who want a low-stress, controlled environment for the images that will likely make an appearance over the family mantle.

--- Schedule picture blocks
One key to garnering a variety of images is to shoot well before guests arrive or well after guests leave the venue. This strategy is an important key to avoiding the self-imposed stress of attending to guests needs and to make sure there’s ample time to share with your new spouse, and the bridal party.

--- Take more pictures in more locations
One great thing about Visual Narrative is that we love to travel to various locations with the bridal party to get great images. The key to making this meaningful is to pick one, two or even three locations in advance and schedule time during the day to have some fun. Whether the shoot occurs on campus, the art museum, or on the city skyline, these images are once-in-a-lifetime captures.