Ideal photo shoot for Second Weddings. My Second Wedding Brides say to me " We don't want thousands of photos. Just enough to make a nice album memory of the day"
The Second Wedding couple want to spend as much time as possible with their guests. "Second Weddings Only" was created specifically for these couples.
2 hr shoot $390 includes 30 hi res images.
3 hr shoot $590 includes 40 hi res images.
4 hr shoot $790 includes 50 hi res images.
Our wedding calendar fills quickly...please send us an email with your wedding date , location and phone number so I can check availability for your special day.
I will email you our detailed Second Wedding packages and follow up with a phone call to discuss your wedding day plans.
Pre Ceremony
For the Bride this stage is optional. ( more below)
For the Groom. No need to spend a lot of time on a pre shoot at his home or hotel.
The Groom is usually at the ceremony location 30 mins before the Brides arrival. During that time is a good opportunity for me to get a few quick shots of the Groomsman and perhaps the Grooms parents and family.
Time saved 1 hr
Ceremony
Most of the ceremony is free style candid shots. I keep a low profile. You won't even know I'm there.
However I will place myself in strategic positions to capture all the emotion and interactions. The Bride arriving, the Groom's expressions, the excitement from the family & friends.
There is usually a set up shot at the end signing the certificate but this takes only 1 minute.
No need for Bride arriving in car and shots out front unless required. Time saved 15 mins.
Family Groups
This shoot stage can drag on if left unchecked and usually needs some subtle crowd control. Guests get restless quickly and want to get to the bar.
However there are a few tricks to help us complete the entire family shoot process in 15 mins.
While the Bride & Groom have after ceremony congratulations time I will set up for the Group shots. Once B & G come into the frame it's easy to get everyone to follow. A well chosen guest assistant can be helpful to check the family list.
Time saved 15 mins
Bridal Party
Grab a glass of champagne and have a little time to yourselves.
No need to spend hours at multiple locations.
The size of your bridal party will govern the time allowed but 1 hr is heaps of time for the average bridal party.
Time is also saved by quickly recognizing good locations in the space we're already in or close by to. Lighting , weather and time of day plays a key roll.
*Example* If we're on a golf course or in a park and the sun is going down rapidly we head to the highest point to grab that last light. Even without prior knowledge of the area we know that's where the good shots will be.
Have some fun together, no need for too many posed shots.
Walking talking, sharing a glass of wine or a romantic moment without even looking at the camera.
Most photographers allow 2 hrs for this stage.
1 hr is plenty for Second Weddings.
Time saved 1 hr.
Reception
Reception can be a huge cost. Second Wedding couples usually try to save money here. Cocktail style with a buffett perhaps.
However photos for the first 1 or 2 hrs is worth consideration.
Wide angle room shots and guests having a drink and a laugh create the vibe of the event. A few shots with couples & friends, The cake and decorations. Maybe a bridal dance. Speeches & crowd reactions.
Average reception 5 hrs.
Time saved 3 hrs
Brides in there 40s or older often feel hesitant about portrait shots. Body shape issues or character lines. But if you combine the right lighting, angle, pose and expression, then mix with a little photoshop...you may be surprised.
The number one most important job of a wedding photographer is to portray the Bride at her absolute best!
