*If you booked with us closer to the Wedding date, some of these may not apply, but if you have any questions or concerns, let’s chat!

Stick to these 3 MAIN things, and your day will turn just as perfect as you’d imagined it!
Smile, laugh, be yourself
Don’t worry about the timeline, we are there to worry about the timeline!
Slow down and be in the moment. Take lots of mental pictures.

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Try to have the Bride be one of the first if not towards the middle of the lineup to get hair/makeup started. We always want to set you down in the chair again right before your hair and makeup leaves to get a great shot of doing touch ups anyways BUT If you are already mostly in your makeup when we arrive early it will feel a bit more comfortable for you to be on camera and can capture some great candids.
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When getting into your getting ready room, please try to keep most everything that is an eye sore in a separate corner. Try to at least keep one half of the room presentable if possible.

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Have most details set aside ready to photograph(shoes, jewelry, dress AND a save the date/ invite)​

Set up near natural light, if possible. We love natural skin tones.

Put music on! If that’s your thing. Ask me for my favorite playlists.

Out of respect, I always try to only get shots of your final makeup and touch ups, but do also love to just film smiles & laughs along the way of course.

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We ALWAYS mic the Groom, usually your officiant and always have back up audio. We love great sound bytes.

Walk SLOWWWW. Hold your bouquet low. We want to see your faces.

Breathe deep for vows! Just talk into each other's eyes and it comes more naturally.

Practice your first kiss. Even it just be once or twice, knowing which way you want to go in for the kiss avoids that awkwardness or having an ugly kiss.​

If no receiving line is planned, make sure not stand around and let people see you. This can put our timeline behind drastically.

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​I always love to film these and include them. I may have you do small little things when in a particular group pose, like having everyone cheer.

Act natural when doing photos! Don’t be afraid to give parents a kiss on the cheek after your formal picture with them. Candids like that are always great on camera.

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 ​Leave time in the timeline for us to get 5-10 minutes with the couple.

This is the PERFECT time to really show off your personality. Whether you are a more classy romantic couple, all about the fun, or are more adventurous. Myself & the Photographer do our best to bring your own unique personality out.

BE YOURSELF! You are never doing anything wrong on camera. Weʼre there to bring out your personality, not suppress it. Be goofy with your MOH if you are feeling it, put your best man in a headlock. Show off your own personality(after a good, nice photo of course.)

BREATH! We are shooting Photo and Video and movement is not a bad thing at all. Being too still and thinking too much is. I love candid moments and always try to bring that out from the portrait sessions. HAVE FUN WITH IT!

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Get some food! I see so many couples not be able to eat the cocktail hour food and regretted it. Grab some if you can or have your planner save you something! If you do this, it allows me to get 10-15+ minutes of cocktail hour footage, but this is not guaranteed depending on your timeline

We need 10 minutes to set up all of our equipment and be in the right place at the right time for your reception events​. We will always hook up audio AND back up audio for you with your DJ. We love good audio.

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​ALWAYS make sure ALL vendors are ready before starting reception. I always discuss this with the DJ but if he decides to go rogue and start things, then we do miss footage . (It happens, a lot!) If you don't see us, tell the DJ.

We will probably set up light stands day of. This helps to keep your skin tones nice and avoid overly grainy footage. We also try not to blind you with a video light on top of our camera's. We do gradually lower the lights as night goes on but if you do want them turned off after the main events, just let me know.

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​Just as a heads up, we sometimes need to move you for toasts to put you in the best position for lighting, composition, accessibility, etc..

Have a drink! Just to take the edge off, of course.
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Be in the moment! Sometimes the toast giver might be a little nervous or anxious. I always tell my couples to try and look the toast giver directly in the eye for sincerity, make them feel like they are almost just talking to you and no one else is there.

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I get in there when dancing. I try to pick my spots best but if shout is on, I’m in there!

You are around your family and friends, and that's it. No one cares if you are a great dancer or not, just have fun.

Cut that rug! It's great to catch up with old friends & family, but don't waste too much time talking the night away. Get in there and do your thing.

Drink, be merry and remember it. I know it's easy to go over the top when everyone wants to have a drink with you. It is your Wedding, but obviously make sure you can still remember it in the morning

At least dance with each other for a few fun songs and a few slow songs. If you don't, it really affects the footage we can use in the highlight. I'll also just talk your DJ into calling you out.

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​​THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO REMEMBER
You know what Iʼm about to say: You canʼt control everything - You just can't. Zippers will break, flower girls will cry, but what matters is the marriage, you and your boo, not the height of the centerpieces or a couple of boutonnières wilting from the heat. As the Bride and Groom you drive the mood. It wonʼt matter if the storm of the century is sweeping through—if youʼre all smiles and thrilled to be marrying the love of your life, the guests will follow along. I also wonʼt let you have bad day. Itʼs never ever... EVER an option, so just smile and have the best day of your life. We got this!

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