Thank you so much for agreeing to work with me! Here are some of my expectations so that our work will flow together seamlessly.

Please Try to Capture the Following Shots:

Getting Ready:

Details of rings, shoes, jacket, cufflinks, boutonniere, anything important 

Client putting on jacket, shoes, cufflinks, boutonnière

Client reading a note from their future spouse, opening a gift (if applicable)

Candid formals of client and their wedding party (toasting)  

Candid formals of any parents/important people

A couple of formal groom portraits in nice lighting

*Try for window light and not a lot of stuff in the background (TV or trash)

Ceremony:

Different angles and different lenses than mine

Focus on guests and family reactions

Formals: 

Mostly just candids while I am capturing the posed shots

Moms and dads together, or any other couples hanging out

If shooting formals of guys one horizontal from chest and above, one vertical full body

Cocktail hour: 

Details and candids

Reception:

Announcements 

A few shots of the couple during the first dance, then guest reactions (focusing on wedding party and family)

Speeches: more guest reactions

Other Info:

Please arrive at least 20 minutes early.

Sync to time.is before you begin and take a photo of the time displayed on your cell phone on all camera bodies being used.

Shoot in RAW.

Auto white balance is fine.

Stay below ISO 3200 if possible.

Try to shoot at aperture 2.8 and below for everything except group formals and reception dance floor action.

For the most part, I prefer horizontal compositions. However, vertical orientation is fine for solo portraits and groups of 2, or for compositions that call for it.

You don't have to dress in all black but please stay in the neutral area.