You might have heard this option of having a second photographer before through other people, posts online, or just stumbling across it during your wedding planning research. As a wedding photographer who has photographed quite a few weddings over the years, it really does make a difference in experience and in the photos you get back. I always mention it to couples for consideration and highly recommend it. Getting to see multiple angles of your event and seeing the details and faces you might have missed is priceless.

ADDING A SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER TO YOUR WEDDING DAY IS A SMART DECISION, AND HERE’S WHY…

Different Perspectives of the Same Moment

I love getting to see two different points of view of the same moment. I think it’s so cool being able to see you walk down the aisle in your gown and also the expression of your groom waiting for you at the altar. It tells such a deeper story of the day. During your first look, one camera is capturing his expression as he sees you for the first time in your dress and ready to make the life-long commitment. The other is catching your smile as you see him amazed.

More Coverage = Larger Wedding Gallery

Wedding days can go by so fast. From getting ready to going to ceremony, family greetings, celebrating with friends, it all happens in the blink of an eye. More coverage of the event results in a more full and diverse gallery with multiple perspectives. While you are getting ready, we can be photographing both the bridal details, the ceremony site and venue details, all at the same time. The final gallery is full of diverse angles and beautiful photos of faces and things that you might have missed during the excitement of the moment.

Efficiency

Especially with big weddings, we can divide and conquer. Being in two places at one time is amazing when there’s a lot of moving parts happening at the same time and a tight timeline. For example, while I’m photographing family portraits, the second photographer can be shooting cocktail hour with the guests and getting those moments that you aren’t there for. Another example is, while one is photographing the bride putting on the last details and getting ready, the other can be capturing the groom and groomsmen putting on their suit jackets and having a round of whiskey before the ceremony or first look. Sometimes, after doing a few weddings together, both the photographers can be on point and know where to be and when without much communication with each other because we already know the expectation and have a game plan.

Creativity

With two photographers covering the event, you have more time to be creative and have that flexibility to search for new angles and perspectives. During the time we have for your wedding portraits of just the two of you, I can be directing for the best light and shooting more close-up photos while the second photographer is capturing a wider angle of the whole landscape.

Peace of Mind

Weddings have a lot of moving parts and you don’t want any pieces to get left out or any moments missed. With two photographers you can have peace of mind that your wedding day is fully covered with multiple angles and creative shots to delight the eye. Another great reason is if anything should happen to me that is out of my control, (it would have to be an act of God to keep me away), I would already have someone who I know and trust there and ready to step up and take the lead with zero hesitation or scheduling conflicts.

In Conclusion

Having two cameras telling the same story captures it in a depth one lens cannot. As the lead photographer, my aim is to document your wedding with creativity and in beautiful way that creates an incredible experience for you, your guests, and the others who are working behind the scenes. With a second photographer, I can do that twice as good. Game-changer.

So when you’re weighing the investment and considering the adding a second shooter, think of it as two sets of eyes, two cameras, one final gallery, and one story being told. It’s worth it..Believe me.

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