Day of?

I was very confused by this time line too and I'm a planner so I finally gave in and let it be what it was... we knew that the photographer was coming at said time for the 'getting ready photos' well we were running behind... even though we were at the ceremony/ RH we weren't ready... and since for some reason MIL went to her hair first when I should have been I just sat down to start makeup when the photographer came. So I do have pictures of me getting my makeup done. I had my girls take photos during the hair process for me as they were mostly done since they were simple.

The photographers then took the guy's getting ready and started the guy photos out side...etc. then the 2nd one did the girls getting ready- helping me get ready... I think one of the photographers then took the girls and the guys the other took portraits of me ...etc (once i was ready)

and we went from there... since we did a special reveal and then the majority of the photos before hand so we didn't lose the full cocktail hour or dinner time.

HTH

It really is what you want them to take pictures of - once they get there in theory they shoot unless you tell them not to.

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Posted by deb2378

I am trying to figure out my timeline for the day of and I am getting confused and need some help. When the photographer takes 'getting ready' pics, are the makeup and hairstylists done with everyone? Do those vendors need to be there for any reason? I know this sounds ridiculous, but what types of pics do photographers take for getting ready? I just want to make sure I leave enough time for everything! TIA

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My makeup and hair ppl came at 5 AM and were still working (finishing up) when my photog arrived at around 7:15. So my photog got a couple pics of all of us with our hair and makeup done.
Getting ready photos will usually be of
your dress on a hanger or on your bed;
your shoes;
your invite (lay it out, and anything else you want a pro photo of, beforehand so s/he knows to take it)
your DOJ
your rings if you have them there
you in your dress and makeup (various photos)
your flowers
you and your BP and whoever is getting ready with you (various poses of you and your MOH, BP etc)
any other photo you want that day

My suggestion is to make a must-take photo list
and give a copy to every photog and assistant that day. That way nothing will be left out Also keep one copy for yourself so you can make sure they took those photos. There are a lot of threads with must-take photo lists on BHB board