Before we dive in, I want to tell you that your photographer should be able to capture beautiful images on your wedding day no matter the situation! They should be able to work well in any lighting situation and any timeline crunch! These tips and tricks are simply little changes that can be made for an ideal photography-friendly wedding day.
Recommended Time: 30 minutes (depending on how big your family is)
1. Tell everyone where and when to meet
The number one problem during group photos is having to hunt someone down. We want to get these done as quickly and efficiently as possible so everyone can go party and enjoy themselves! If your family is notorious for being late, I recommend taking family photos right after the ceremony because everyone is already in one place.
2. Plan the Family photos you want beforehand
List out all the combinations of group photos that you want to take in advance. Include names and give that list to your photographer. This is the most time efficient way to make sure you capture everyone you want. And no one knows better how to handle any messy family situations than you do!
This is the 5th of a 9 Part Series: What Brides Should Know About...
1. What Brides Should Know About Detail Shots
2. What Brides Should Know About Getting Ready
3. What Brides Should Know About First Looks
4. What Brides Should Know About the Ceremony
5. What Brides Should Know About Family Photos
6. What Brides Should Know About the Wedding Party
7. What Brides Should Know About Bride & Groom Portraits
8. What Brides Should Know About the Reception
9. What Brides Should Know About Exits
