Rochester NY Wedding Photographer

Rochester NY Wedding Photography Timeline by PhotoEmphasis

How about that wedding day timeline?

When you hire a professional wedding photographer couples do not realize they are getting, in essence, a "wedding coordinator." Does this mean your photographer will control your wedding day? No, that should never be the case. What it does mean is if asked the professional wedding photographer is always available to help you plan your timeline to give you the images you want. Because professional wedding photographers are familiar with the flow of weddings we can be a great resource when you are planning your wedding day's timeline. It has been my experience that although couples say they want mostly candids on their wedding day, when they finally decide on the pictures they want in their wedding album, a high percentage of the images they choose are posed. What this means is couples generally underestimate the amount of time necessary for on-location photography (pictures at the park, lake, etc.). As such, here are a few things to think about when you're planning your wedding day's timeline.

Will the groom see the bride before the wedding?

If you're like most couples, the answer to this question is no. On the other hand, some do see each other before the ceremony. In those cases the timeline is completely altered and in many cases allows more time for the professional wedding photographer to capture on-location images in a more relaxed and paced manner. If you're like most couples, you won't see each other before the ceremony and special consideration must be given to your timeline when you're scheduling the church and introduction time at the reception location.

Things to consider with respect to your wedding day's timeline:

Most professional photographers understand that you have friends and family in limbo after your ceremony ends—especially out of town guests that have no place to go. The on-location photography must be efficient and well planned; here are a few considerations.

1- What time should the ceremony start and how long will it be?

2- Will you have a receiving line after your ceremony?

3- Don't forget the time it takes for family pictures in church or wherever your ceremony is held.

4- If you want on-location photography, consider the drive time to each location.

5- Consider the amount of time necessary for on-location photography.

a- Do you want pictures of your bridal party on-location?

b- How much time the bride and groom will need to get the images they want?

6- Consider the time you want your cocktail hour to begin and answer the question if you want to be there for some, none or all of the cocktail hour.

These are key issues from a photography standpoint that your professional wedding photographer can help you answer. Don't be afraid to call them and ask for their input.

What if it rains?

You should consider a dry location such as the County Office Building on Main Street in Rochester, NY. If it rains, you're at least in a position to do on-location photography on your wedding day. In some cases couples have preferred to use both the County Office Building and a Park or some lake location on a nice day, while some have decided to just use the outside photography location and not use the County Office Building at all if the sun is shining. Basically as far as the couple is concerned it is like photography insurance--if you will--and the cost is $50.00 per hour. You should book it sooner than later because it does fill up. At least it gives you and your wedding photographer options if you're getting married in Rochester, NY. Most towns have similar facilities that can be reserved, Typically the couple is responsible for securing photography locations--not the photographer.

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