Tips to help your family photos run smoothly on your wedding day

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 20:34:12 GMT

Family photos are some of the most important photos for you. They can also be the most stressful part of the day, that’s why planning for it is so important. I have a basic outline below; please copy this format on your form. Allow three minutes per photo and five minutes per photo for groups of ten or more.

The order of the photos is also important- please trust the process so that no one is missed!

We will begin with the large groups first:

Bride and Groom with both sets of parents (Moira + Johnny, Jocelyn + Roland)

Bride and Groom with Bride’s Parents (Moira + Johnny)

Bride and Groom with Bride’s Parents (Moira + Johnny) and Bride’s siblings (David + Alexis)

Bride and Groom with Groom’s Parents (Jocelyn + Roland)

Bride and Groom with Groom’s Parents (Jocelyn + Roland and Groom’s sibling (Twyla)

Then to Bride’s side:

Bride with Parents (Moira + Johnny) and siblings (David + Alexis)

Bride with Parents (Moira + Johnny)

Bride with Moira

Bride with Johnny

Bride with siblings (David + Alexis)

Bride with Grandparents (Patrick + Stevie, Dan + Catherine)

(( Bride’s side is totally done (yay!) and family may depart to cocktail hour ))

Groom’s side:

Groom with Parents (Jocelyn + Roland) and sibling (Twyla)

Groom with Parents (Jocelyn + Roland)

Groom with Jocelyn

Groom with Roland

Groom with Twyla

Groom with Grandparents (Chris + Annie, Ted + Jennifer)

Please note that 50 minutes should be set aside for this particular session. I know it sounds like a lot, but it’s better to be aware and plan accordingly than to lose out on your time for bridal party photos, or even your couples’ photos, which usually end up getting the squeeze. Which is no fun for anyone!

Suttons Bay Wedding Photography | Michele and Will

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 18:28:34 GMT

Michele and Will's August wedding day started off a little rainy... which absolutely no one paid any mind to. Luckily, the weather cooperated and Michele, Will, and their guests were able to celebrate into the night after one of the most beautiful ceremonies I've ever seen! Do you see that structure below? The beautiful wood building where they said their nuptials? Yes, Will BUILT that for the love of his life, Michele. I've seen a lot of pergolas in my day and boy oh boy this was beyond expectation!! Their ceremony and reception was held on their property in Suttons Bay. Michele is also an avid sailor and volunteer with Inland Seas, so we also made a post-ceremony excursion to their magnificent sailing vessel for photos. One of my favorite things about this wedding is all of the candid photos of guests we were able to get- people were so full of excitement and love for these two and it shows. Everyone had a great time. I mean, how could you not? They are two awesome people and did I mention they had stiltwalkers? Yeah, Michele and Will rock :)