On the fence about adding a second shooter to your wedding package?


When chatting with potential wedding clients, I often get asked about the benefits of having a second shooter. I have worked as a primary photographer and also a second photographer for other's wedding photo businesses and I can say there are definite benefits to having a second shooter.

Here are some reasons why I think having a second shooter is beneficial:


 

 

You get more photos


This is pretty self explanatory...the more active cameras, the more images you will get! Having a second photographer ensures there is no shortage of photos that land in your final gallery that fully captures your wedding day.

 

Two groomsmen in white shirts and navy pants celebrate with a fist bump on an outdoor deck.
A bride in a white gown with a cascading bouquet walks with her parents toward a stone venue.
A bride and groom hold hands during their wedding ceremony while an officiant speaks behind them.
A newlywed couple walks down the aisle greeted by a guest in a rustic wooden ceremony venue.
A bride in a white gown holding white roses smiles with her mother in a beaded navy gown.
A bride in white walks with six bridesmaids in dusty rose gowns carrying white bouquets outdoors.
A joyful wedding party in navy suits and dusty rose dresses poses playfully in front of stone ruins.
Bride and groom walk hand in hand along a scenic riverside path, bride in white gown, groom in navy suit.
Bridesmaid in pink dress dances joyfully with groomsman at wedding reception in rustic stone venue.

 

there's more variety and perspectives


This gives you the chance to see certain moments of your day at different perspectives. You can get up close and wider angle shots of the exact same moment. This also gives myself and the second shooter the opportunity to divide and conquer! I can be with you photographing your wedding portraits, and the second shooter can be at cocktail capturing some meaningful candids of your guests.

 

Bearded groom in navy suit with pink tie stands at floral wedding arch decorated with white flowers.
Groom in navy suit watches bride walk down aisle, groomsmen standing beside floral ceremony arch.

 

Getting ready photos are a breeze


If you decide you want getting ready photos for both wedding parties, I highly recommend opting for a second shooter. With only one photographer, it might become a bit of a time crunch to capture both parties especially if travel is involved. With two photographers, there is more time to capture all those special moments involved in the getting process and less stress! You will know that everything is taken care of.

 

Bride in white robe laughs with six bridesmaids in matching pink lace robes on outdoor deck.
Groomsmen in navy suits with pink ties toast together in rustic stone wedding venue.

 

have more questions?


If you have more questions about wanting to add a second shooter for your wedding day, please do not hesitate to reach out!