Second Photographer - Southern Illinois Wedding Photographer
Southern Illinois Wedding Photographer
Why should I pick a package that has a second photographer in it???
There are numerous reasons to make sure you have either chosen a package with a second shooter or have added one to your package. The top two reasons that I think are the most important are:
1. THEY CAN PHOTOGRAPH THE GUYS GETTING READY
My priority during the wedding day is to be with the bride while she’s getting ready and getting her dress on. When I have a second shooter with me I can send them over to where the guys are getting ready (if they are getting ready close by) to grab those shots of the groom hanging out with his best guys. These are just more precious memories to add to your album.
2. THEY PROVIDE A SECOND VANTAGE POINT DURING THE CEREMONY.
Confession time....I’m not a super hero. Unfortunately I cannot be in 2 places at once. While I am up front getting ready to photograph your bridesmaids and you and your Dad as you are coming down the aisle, my second photographer can be in the back with you while you are sharing sweet moments with your Dad. They can get a back shot while you are walking down the aisle and they usually always climb up to the balcony (if there is one) and grab a cool wide angle shot.
3. THEY CAN RUN AHEAD TO GET DETAIL SHOTS OF THE COCKTAIL HOUR AND RECEPTION
If you're planning to have fabulous decor at your event, it is awesome to have images of the venue before the guests have come in and taken over the entire area. While I am photographing the family formals, wedding party, couple shots etc. my second photographer can run ahead and capture all of those details before anyone gets there.
These are just the top 3 reasons....there are so many more things that a second shooter provides on a wedding day. Like I stated before, I am human, and therefore I have to grab a drink, go to the bathroom, change batteries and change cards/film in the camera. While I am doing all of these things my second photographer is backing me up and grabbing shots that I am unable to capture in those moments. They also end up being quite the assistant to everyone. If we are working on Bridal portraits they can help manage your dress etc. Second photographers provide so many helpful benefits to a wedding day, I encourage you to really consider having one if you haven’t already done so.
Here's a few examples of shots they can snag...
While I'm getting this:
They're getting this:
While I'm getting this:
They're getting this:
and while I'm getting this:
They're getting this:
and this....
HUGE shout outs to my Second Shooters Tessa & Gale for snagging the images above!!! :) :) :)