not sure if you need a 2nd photographer?
What Is The Price Difference?
$3,400 Without a 2nd Photographer and $4,000 with a 2nd Photographer (travel fees not included)
Does The Initial Retaining Fee Change If I Don't Add-On A 2nd Photographer?
No, each wedding requires a $500 retaining fee, which will be credited towards your Total Balance.
Do I Need To Decide On Adding The 2nd Shooter Right Away?
No, you do not need to decide if you'd like to add the 2nd photographer upon booking. We will need a final decision on the 2nd photographer no later than 4 months prior to your wedding date.
Will Cristina Be Shooting My Wedding?
Yes! I am the main/lead photographer at every wedding I book, but you do have the option of adding a 2nd photographer as a package add-on. My 2nd photographers have been photographing weddings with me for almost 10 years!
How Long Will The 2nd Photographer To Be At The Wedding?
On average, 2nd photographers are there during the "bulk" of the wedding day, which is usually about 4 hours.
What If Something Happens To Your Camera Gear Or You Get Sick?
I always bring back-up equipment, camera bodies, lenses, a spare flash, etc. just in case! In the event that I am unable to unexpectedly photograph a scheduled wedding, all of my 2nd photographers live local to me and will be able to fill in if needed. This would be an extreme, uncommon scenario, and luckily in the 12 years I've been photographing weddings, neither issue has ever occurred, and I plan on continuing that trend! (knock on wood!!)
Which Photos Will I Not Receive If I Don't Add The 2nd Photographer?
One of the main roles of a 2nd photographer is to photograph the groom and groomsmen the morning of the wedding, as they are getting ready. This is actually the only time on a wedding day that the main and 2nd photographer are shooting separately. So, if you choose not to hire a 2nd photographer, you can expect a higher coverage emphasis on the Bride and the Bridesmaids getting ready, versus the groom and groomsmen.
So I Won't Have Any "Getting Ready" Photos Of The Groom?
Not necessarily. We suggest photographing the guys "getting ready" at the venue, prior to the ceremony. Most of these candid "getting ready" shots can be set up in the moment, and don't necessarily have to be at the same spot that the guys arrived to the morning of the wedding (like at hunting camp, or in a hotel room for example!) This being said, for couples who opt-in for a first look, I will actually have time to photograph the guys "getting ready" right before First Look, and the day will continue as normal from there.
What If I Don't Want A First Look?
That's perfectly fine too! If you opt-out of a First Look on your wedding day, we can defenitly take a look at your timeline and details together and see what some realistic timeline options look like, as far as including some Groom "getting ready" coverage.
Can You Help Me Figure Out My Timeline?
Absolutely! Whether or not you choose to add-on the 2nd photographer, one of the most important factors in being able to get all of the photos you're hoping for, is a well accounted-for timeline. This is why 1-on-1 timeline coaching is already included for all of my couples, so we can make sure that we allot enough time for everything - photos included! Since each wedding day and timeline is different, it will be a case-by-case basis on how much Groom "getting ready" coverage I am able to capture without a 2nd photographer and/or without a First Look. Travel and "getting ready" locations also can determine how much Groom "getting ready" coverage there will be. However, you can definitely still expect to receive the traditional wedding party group photos of the Groom and his Groomsmen regardless!
Here is a rough timeline idea of what your wedding day might look like with and without a 2nd photographer. The main differences are indicated with a
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12:20pm
12:40pm
11:00am
3:30pm
3:00pm
1:15pm
5:30pm
5:00pm
4:45pm
6:30pm
- Cristina Arrives To Bride & Girls
- Details & "Getting Ready" Photos Of Girls
- Bride Gets Into Dress
- Cristina Heads To Venue To Meet The Guys
- Groomsmen Wedding Party Group Photos
- Ceremony/Reception Detail Photos
- First Look
- Full Wedding Party Group Photos
- Bridesmaids Wedding Party Group Photos
- Bride & Groom Photos
- In Hiding, Prep For Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Family Group Photos
- Any Remaining/Extra Wedding Party Photos
- Bride & Groom Can Join Their Cocktail Hour
- Line Up For Reception Entrance
- Enter Reception
- First Dance
- Speeches/Toasts
- Dinner
- Remaining Reception Events
- Golden Hour Photos With Bride & Groom
- Open Dancing & Party!
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12:20pm
12:30pm
11:00am
3:30pm
3:00pm
1:15pm
5:30pm
5:00pm
4:45pm
6:30pm
- Cristina Arrives To Bride & Girls
- Details & "Getting Ready" Photos Of Girls
- Bride Gets Into Dress
- 2nd Photographer Arrives To Groom & Guys At Venue
- "Getting Ready" Photos of Guys At Venue
- Groomsmen Wedding Party Group Photos
- Ceremony/Reception Detail Photos
- First Look
- Full Wedding Party Group Photos
- Bridesmaids Wedding Party Group Photos
- Bride & Groom Photos
- In Hiding, Prep For Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Family Group Photos
- Any Remaining/Extra Wedding Party Photos
- 2nd Photographer Departs
- Bride & Groom Can Join Their Cocktail Hour
- Line Up For Reception Entrance
- Enter Reception
- First Dance
- Speeches/Toasts
- Dinner
- Remaining Reception Events
- Golden Hour Photos With Bride & Groom
- Open Dancing & Party!
4:30pm
without 2nd photographer
with 2nd photographer
4:00pm
4:00pm