This is the third in a series of posts I’m doing to answer some of the most common questions I get from brides and grooms. Be sure to check out the first two, about whether you should do a first look at your wedding, and how much time you need for wedding photos.
I have no problem working without a second shooter; in fact, most of the weddings I shot in my first year were alone. My commission includes a second photographer because I think the added value for the cost is tremendous to the couple.
At the beginning of the day, if I’m working alone, I might not be able to capture the groom as he’s getting ready; this isn’t an issue when I have a second photographer.
If the timeline is crunched, my second photographer can cover the cocktail hour and reception details while I stay with the bride and groom to do some fun portraits.
A second photographer is also like added insurance. I’m human, so there’s always the chance that I might not see something. If it’s a large wedding, I might miss moments that are happening because I’m at the wrong end of the room. This is much less likely to happen if there’s a second set of eyes there to cover the wedding.
I make sure that all of my second photographers not only know what they’re doing with a camera, but that they’re fun and relaxing to be around. After all, what good is a great photographer if he or she is stressing out the client even more? When you decide who your wedding photographer is going to be, you should be able to trust that they’ll be able to hire a capable, complimentary associate to help them capture the wedding day. If you have any questions about second photographers at your wedding, feel free to shoot me an email here. And don’t forget to have some fun on your wedding day!
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