Second wedding photographer at your wedding by DKPHOTO
Second wedding photographer at your wedding?
Second Shooter at the wedding?
This is a question that I get asked a lot from my brides and grooms. It is not an easy question to answer as every wedding is different.
I’m planning my wedding at the moment, which will take place on 01.06.2019, and I’m now on the same side as you. :)
I have been looking for the wedding photographer and videographers I can get! :)
If a couple wants a second shooter, I can provide that service but in my opinion and from my professional experience of shooting weddings in Ireland and abroad, I believe that having one dedicated wedding photographer has far more benefits than having two wedding photographers. But everyone has to do what’s right for them and their day.
If you feel more comfortable with that option, there is absolutely nothing wrong with booking two people to work as a team.
If a couple wants a second shooter, I can provide that service!
But, let me explain why I believe that one wedding photographer is the best option and when a second shooter will make more sense!
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THE BENEFITS OF A SINGLE SHOOTER
Two Wedding Photographers – Double the Wedding Photographs – Right?!
It makes perfect sense to think that if you have two wedding photographers on your wedding day, you will then be wowed with two sets of amazing pictures. The more photos from your wedding day, the better!
However, the reality is very different.
It’s important to understand that the second shooter will only deliver the moments your wedding photographer will miss. But if you have hired an experienced single wedding photographer, you will never feel that something is missing when you see your wedding day photos.
An experienced wedding photographer is well aware of the most important moments throughout your wedding day and will be there to capture those moments for you.
THE BENEFITS OF A SECOND SHOOTER
The only occasion I can see the benefit of having a second wedding photographer is when the Bride and Groom are in separate locations. Capturing the Groom getting ready before the ceremony is a MUST for the couple.
If the Bride and Groom are less than 15min minutes drive apart, I can cover both houses. No problem!
Usually, I stay with the Bride until I need to be at the venue for the ceremony. I usually arrive 30min before the ceremony to shoot guests arriving and the Groom greeting guests. This is a perfect way to shoot both the Bride and Groom on the wedding morning.
I often have the Groomsmen gather around the Groom to adjust cuff links, boutonnieres and ties etc. to give the appearance of getting ready. These photos bridge that one gap in the morning’s preparations.
Will I regret my decision?
You can read some testimonials here. No moments are missing from these wedding days and these couples did not need a second shooter at all:
https://www.dkphoto.ie/testimonials/
Less is More?! Booked 1 or 2 photographers to shoot my own wedding?
When I started researching for my wedding, I was looking for only photographers/videographers who work alone!
In my opinion, having fewer people around the Bride and Groom is better on the day. There are fewer people to take away from your private moments. There are fewer people to deal with, and less stress is involved in capturing your photographs.
You can see my wedding photos – SINGLE SHOOTER here:
Wedding – Professional Photographer plan own wedding :)
Value for Money?
It is easy to get sucked into the idea that having two people is better than one….
I know getting sucked into the idea that having two people is better than one is easy. Especially when the selling point is that two people are shooting for the price of one. Plus, you are worried that everything will be captured on your day. Two people may give you false peace of mind. But I honestly believe that choosing quality is far more critical than choosing quantity.
And now, from the technical point of view:
Can you imagine a small church where you have two wedding photographers and 2 or 3 videographers? It’s starting to feel pretty crowded! With all these people shooting around you, it’s incredibly difficult for everyone to avoid having each other and each other’s equipment in the background.
The average price for a wedding photographer
Having one wedding photographer free to move around subtly during the ceremony will allow for various angles, and nothing will be missed.
One Wedding Photographer Giving 110%
I prefer to work alone and to do everything myself. When I am responsible for every moment of your wedding day being captured, I know that nothing will fall through the cracks. I can only rely on myself as I have 100% of the responsibility, and that’s the way I like it.
I honestly believe that if you choose the right wedding photographer for your wedding day you will not need a second shooter. One wedding photographer giving 110% will guarantee you wedding photographs that you will treasure for a lifetime.
You can read some testimonials here: https://www.dkphoto.ie/testimonials/
Do you need a second wedding photographer? by www.dkphoto.ie
This comprehensive list of tips and advice will guarantee that you will choose the right wedding photographer :
How to choose the perfect wedding photographer for your perfect wedding day
Second wedding photographer at your wedding?
Take a look at these examples of how easily I can capture a variety of angles during your ceremony:
You can see Bride, Groom, Guests, Parents, Singer, People reading during the ceremony and more – I shoot all those photos alone, moving around :
as You can see on those photos – You can see Bride, Groom, Guests, Parents, Singer, People reading during the ceremony and more – I shoot all those photos alone moving around- I didn’t run! :)
You can see the full wedding here:
Tips for Choosing Your Wedding Videographer
I have outlined in another blog post some of my top tips to consider when choosing the right Wedding Videographer for your wedding day. Please have a look at that info here:
One Wedding Photographer Giving 110%
I prefer to work alone and to do everything myself. When I am responsible for every moment of your wedding day being captured I know that nothing will fall through the cracks. I can only rely on myself as I have 100% of the responsibility and that’s the way I like it.
I honestly believe that if you choose the right wedding photographer for your wedding day you will not need a second shooter. One wedding photographer giving 110% will guarantee you wedding photographs that you will treasure for a lifetime.
You can read some testimonials here: https://www.dkphoto.ie/testimonials/
Do you need a second wedding photographer? by www.dkphoto.ie
This comprehensive list of tips and advice will guarantee that you will choose the right wedding photographer :
How to choose the perfect wedding photographer for your perfect wedding day
