Wedding work flow

When doing a wedding it is good to have a good work flow.  I try to get there as early as possible on the day of the wedding.  The reason for early arrival is to try and get some posed shots ( bride, bridesmaids, mother), or ( groom, groomsmen, father) to help minimize time after the ceremony.  It is also a good time to get candid shots of everyone getting ready, and also to try some creative shots if time provides.  I generally try and get shots  straight into the ceremony.  Once the ceremony is done I start with the bride and groom, and the wedding party, and subtract and add depending on what the posed shot need to look like.  Once those shots are done moving on to the families of each then everyone together, and then last but not least  some shots of the couple.  This allows everyone else to get to the reception hall so the bride and groom can make their grand appearance.  During the reception, I try to get some candid shots of the families and friends, and of course  the cutting of the cake, tossing of the bouquet, and other traditions  that are customary at weddings.  That usually concludes the day.  Once the word is given  i pack up and leave.  If you have shots that you want to make sure your photographer gets, it  is  a good idea to give a list of shots.  It helps!

Travis Harbin Photography