How long does a photographer...

GettinHutched Posted: Jul 12, 2007 11:53 AM

How long does a photographer...

need to take pics post ceremony with the bridal party?

Ours is fairly small - 2 Best Men, 2 MOH, 2 Jr Bm, 1 FG and 1 Jr GM.

We were gonna go to Pearsall Park in Amityville, then head to CLM for pics on the docks with the family. Maybe some more with the BP too.

I was figuring we'd get to the park sometime around 4:30-45. (Ceremony is at 3:30 in Masapequa).

Cocktail hour starts at 6, so I figured we'd start pics at CLM around 5:30 ish. Already checked with Nick at CLM and he says it's fine.

How does this sound? am I giving the photographer enough time?

And will CLM hate me for bringing a bunch of people a half hour before reception? Because of my shuttle situation, there will be people there that won't even be taking pics...

TIA!

HamptonsBride Posted: Jul 12, 2007 12:10 PM

Re: How long does a photographer...

I would ask your photographer...they are the best at knowing how long it will take them...i contacted mine when it came to scheduling

GettinHutched Posted: Jul 12, 2007 12:19 PM

Re: How long does a photographer...

Posted by HamptonsBride

I would ask your photographer...they are the best at knowing how long it will take them...i contacted mine when it came to scheduling

See....that's where I think Duet is lacking...communication kinda stinks. I thought a final meeting was in order and I was looked at like I had two heads!

kahlua716 Posted: Jul 12, 2007 12:23 PM

Re: How long does a photographer...

I Love pearsall park...I actually put 2 photo locations down on the form- pearsall park and Jones Beach...I figure if we ge to the beach and its SUPER crowded (labor day weekend ) we'll go to the park

I think the photographer needs about an hour to an hour and a half

GettinHutched Posted: Jul 12, 2007 12:26 PM

Re: How long does a photographer...

I just emailed them...hope we can figure this out!!

See, since my BP is small and the park is small, I can't imagine needing an hour at that park. Then we're going to CLM for pics on the dock, mostly family shots. I told Nick we'd be there at 5:30 (half hour before cocktail hour starts)

HamptonsBride Posted: Jul 12, 2007 12:27 PM

Re: How long does a photographer...

Posted by GettinHutched

I just emailed them...hope we can figure this out!!

See, since my BP is small and the park is small, I can't imagine needing an hour at that park. Then we're going to CLM for pics on the dock, mostly family shots. I told Nick we'd be there at 5:30 (half hour before cocktail hour starts)

I did my final meeting with mine over the phone...we went over a whole list of stuff...including time frames and how much he needed...my DOC also helped out with figuring this stuff out.

nycerika318 Posted: Jul 12, 2007 06:21 PM

Re: How long does a photographer...

I am using Jay from Duet, and he told me getting ready = anywhere from 1.5 hours to 2 hours and that the portrait photos take anywhere from 1.5 hours to 2 hours depending on how many people you have. I would be on the safe side and reserve 2 hours.

I hope this helps you!!!

erika

Shorty McBride Posted: Jul 12, 2007 06:23 PM

Re: How long does a photographer...

we're only doing 1 location - the hall - and the photog told me 1 hour.

I will have 2 photogs, so while 1 is taking my family portrait, the other can set up FH's family, etc.

PegaLega Posted: Jul 12, 2007 10:18 PM

Re: How long does a photographer...

I would ask your photographer...we showed up at our hall 2 hours early and this was ok. We did our pics at OWG and we had 1.5 hours

Trishthedish Posted: Jul 12, 2007 10:23 PM

Re: How long does a photographer...

I know when I asked my photographer how early he will be arriving before the mass; which starts at 3:30 he said to be ready and have all the girls ready by 1:00 b/c that is when he will be arriving.

HTH..