• Forward ceremony program (if you have one)
• If it’s a church wedding – ask them to provide their photography guideline
• Optional: ask your officiant to request guests not to take photos during ceremony
• Ask officiant to step aside after pronouncing you married (to have a clean shot of the first kiss)
• Please inform if you are planning a “special exit”

Photography time needed: Minimum 45 min  |  Best/Ideal time: 1.5-2 hours before sunset

Additional Photography time (sunset photos): 10-15 min

• There’s no need to provide a shot list!
• If you are doing first look – coordinate with the florist to have the bouquet with you before the first look
• Bride: have one of the bridesmaids with you to help you walk around
• If you have specific locations (around the venue) that you like then let me know before
• Ensure we are permitted to take photographs in all the locations you choose (including the venues)

Photography time needed:

Family portraits – Depends on the amount of people

Wedding party photos: approx. 30 min

• Please provide a family shot list before final timeline been approve
• Have “sheep herders” from each side of the family to help gather the family
• Make sure that we have enough time in the timeline,I will let you know how long it should take  based on your list

Tip: You can add a note to the invitation for the family members that will join you for the family formals to inform them that they will be a part of the family portraits and to stay seated after ceremony.

Time needed: approx. 15 min to take the reception details shots (before guests entered / seated the reception area)

* Let me know if you are planning to be present during cocktail hour.

• Notify regarding special engrave on knives, champagne cups,
• Inform me of any special/choreograph dances are going to be (first dance, father daughter, mother son)
• Let me know about any surprises for the guests

• Best time for the couple photos (bride & groom) is during the 2 hours before sunset
• Emergency kit – makeup, hair spray, Advil, etc.