Keeping in mind, it’s only an indication, everything on my end is flexible, and ultimately, I’m here to do whatever it takes to get the photos that mean the most to you.

The timeline can vary based on many factors, such as if you’re doing a first look, the time in your package with the venue, or if you have a seperate videographer to myself who needs more time during the preparations. Having said that, I hope there’s enough here for you to still find it a useful reference.

The Preparation – 1hr each or 1.5hrs if getting ready together

I like to arrive before you’re in your outfits, when you’re hanging out in your casual gear, so we can get the whole transformation.

Before I arrive, if you could leave a tidy area with the best window light, it means I won’t need to spend any time cleaning and can get shots of you and your tribe instead. If you’d like a shot of your outfit, leave it hanging in this room and don’t forget to have it on a beautiful hanger!

The time you spend with your tribe in the morning before the ceremony is so special. I love the anticipation, the moment you look in the mirror after getting dressed and the gravity that sinks in that shit is about to get real.

Pre Ceremony – 15mins

The pre-ceremony is just a little buffer of time where I can get shots of your guests arriving and seeing each other and a few details of the ceremony set up. It’s also an opportunity to run through any last minute things with the celebrant to make sure we’re all on the same page.

The Ceremony – 30mins

Obviously, the thirty minutes I’ve mentioned is nothing more than a vague guide. I’ve seen ceremonies go for 10 minutes, and I’ve seen them go for over an hour.

When it comes time to have your first kiss, have at it! This isn’t a time to be timid. Make it count and get a great photo while you’re at it.

When you’re walking back down the aisle to the cheers of the crowd, grab each other by the hand and get pumped, you’re married! These photos are some of my favourites. You may have a few aunties trying to reach in to drape those horse shoes over your wrists, but ideally, you’ll barge through without stopping and everyone can save their congratulations until after you’ve walked back down the aisle to allow you that little window of rockstardom. Providing flower petals at least to the people sitting on the aisle also adds so much to the action of the photos.

The Big Group Photo – 10mins

The big group photo is optional. I’m not going to sugar coat it, they can be a deadset nightmare. It will depend on where the ceremony is to how big of a nightmare. If you want this shot, the only time to take it is straight after the ceremony when we can funnel all of your guests into one place as close by as possible. The further away we have to go to get this shot, the longer it will take to move all of your guests who are catching up and chatting.

Talk to me about your options for this shot and you can decide if you’d like it or not. Cutting it is also the easiest way to make back some time on the day if we’re running late for your portraits.

Family Photos – 15mins

This is our time to get all of those must-have group shots. The kind of photos where you can’t wake up the next day and say “I can’t believe we didn’t get a shot with my grandparents!”

Like the big group photo, these can be a headache to organise as they require a lot of different people who are busy catching up and chatting to not get distracted, stay close and be ready to jump in to their photo.

I will go into more detail on this closer to your wedding and help you prepare for it.

Wedding Party Photos – 20mins

Let the craziness begin! Let’s get you all hanging out and celebrating. If you want to bust open a bottle of bubbles, do it! The more action the better. We can get the traditional wedding party photo, but I’m far more interested in how you all interact together. We’re out here to have some fun and if you’ve got a unique way to show it, let me know!

Portraits – 45mins

When we get to your portraits, something you may not have anticipated is just how much you’ll enjoy taking this time away from your wedding to actually celebrate privately with each other.

As amazing as it is to have all of your closest friends and family with you on one day, congratulating you, it can also get a bit overwhelming as it’s the most attention you’ve ever received in your life. So take this time to just enjoy each other, it’s your wedding day!

If at any moment you want to head back to your guests, or go and chill out with some wine and canapés, let me know. I’m here to help you do it your way and have the best wedding day possible.

The Reception – Open Ended

Ladies and gentlemen, let’s raise the roof for the newly married couple! We’ve made it back for your announcement. Hopefully you’ve had a few minutes to chill. You can basically forget about me from here on out as I’ll be roaming around taking photos of everyone having a banging time!

Sunset Photos! This may or may not be an option depending on the location, weather, and the reception schedule, but it’s something to keep in mind when formulating the timings with your venue. You can check out what time the sun will set on your wedding day by simply googling your wedding date, location and the word ‘sunset’.

If, throughout the reception, there’s an interesting night shot to get, I may come and grab you. You may appreciate the break from the wedding or you might tell me “no bloody way, this song is my jam.” As long as you’re staying true to yourself and what you want, I’m happy and we’re going to get some amazing photos together.

If you’ve made it this far, well done! If you’ve got any questions after reading through all of that, let me know. Always happy to work through it with you.