Create a Shot List for Family Photos at a Fort Wayne Wedding
First, we want you to write down every combination of family you want pictures of. This helps give us a good idea of who we need to get pictures of. Also you won’t be disappointed because everyone will be accounted for. Also in creating a shot list, if there are any sticky family situations that need to be avoided – we’ll know ahead of time. For example, if your parents are divorced and it didn’t go well, we know to get their shots done quickly and then separately. Or if you want to take pictures with grandparents! We’ll make sure those are done earlier in the process so they’re able to go relax and enjoy themselves. Our job during your family photos at your Fort Wayne Wedding is to make things as smooth as possible. A shot list allows that. Here’s an example of what that may look like.
- mother of bride (Jan) , bride, groom
- father of bride (Michael) , bride, groom
- mother and father of groom (Pam + Jim), bride and groom
- mother and father of groom, bride, groom, and groom’s siblings (Erin, and Andy)
Nothing too intricate, but this helps keep everyone on track!
Write Down Family Members Names and Their Relation to Couple
Throughout your shot list, make sure to add family member’s names and their relation to you both so we don’t mix up any family. As previously mentioned the more information we have the better, and it makes things go quickly. You won’t be scrambling trying to make sure we got pictures with everyone, because you’ll have already written everything down. Having a detailed shot list allows things to go much quicker. In the above example, we wrote down the family relation and the persons names so if we were to have this list we can call out for them. We simply say, mother of the bride, or just say, “Jan, we need you!”.
Whether we’re planning family photos at a Fort Wayne wedding or in general, communication is the key. Don’t be afraid to tell your photographer what you want. At the end of the day, we want you to be happy!
To First Look or Not To First Look?
Delegate a Point Person – Family Photos at a Fort Wayne Wedding
Lastly, don’t be afraid to put someone (besides yourself) in charge! Ask a close family friend, or a bridesmaid to be in charge of gathering people for these pictures. Having one person in charge will take the stress off of you, and keep these pictures short and sweet. Oftentimes the portion of family photos that takes the longest – gathering the family! Family will run off to chat and enjoy themselves, and forget we need them too! Having a shot list will keep your point person ahead of schedule being able to look ahead and see who’s needed next.
Nevertheless, your Fort Wayne wedding will be beautiful and breathtaking! Looking for your perfect Fort Wayne wedding photographers? Let’s chat!
Create a Shot List for Family Photos at a Fort Wayne Wedding
First, we want you to write down every combination of family you want pictures of. This helps give us a good idea of who we need to get pictures of. Also you won’t be disappointed because everyone will be accounted for. Also in creating a shot list, if there are any sticky family situations that need to be avoided – we’ll know ahead of time. For example, if your parents are divorced and it didn’t go well, we know to get their shots done quickly and then separately. Or if you want to take pictures with grandparents! We’ll make sure those are done earlier in the process so they’re able to go relax and enjoy themselves. Our job during your family photos at your Fort Wayne Wedding is to make things as smooth as possible. A shot list allows that. Here’s an example of what that may look like.
- mother of bride (Jan) , bride, groom
- father of bride (Michael) , bride, groom
- mother and father of groom (Pam + Jim), bride and groom
- mother and father of groom, bride, groom, and groom’s siblings (Erin, and Andy)
Nothing too intricate, but this helps keep everyone on track!
Write Down Family Members Names and Their Relation to Couple
Throughout your shot list, make sure to add family member’s names and their relation to you both so we don’t mix up any family. As previously mentioned the more information we have the better, and it makes things go quickly. You won’t be scrambling trying to make sure we got pictures with everyone, because you’ll have already written everything down. Having a detailed shot list allows things to go much quicker. In the above example, we wrote down the family relation and the persons names so if we were to have this list we can call out for them. We simply say, mother of the bride, or just say, “Jan, we need you!”.
Whether we’re planning family photos at a Fort Wayne wedding or in general, communication is the key. Don’t be afraid to tell your photographer what you want. At the end of the day, we want you to be happy!
To First Look or Not To First Look?
Delegate a Point Person – Family Photos at a Fort Wayne Wedding
Lastly, don’t be afraid to put someone (besides yourself) in charge! Ask a close family friend, or a bridesmaid to be in charge of gathering people for these pictures. Having one person in charge will take the stress off of you, and keep these pictures short and sweet. Oftentimes the portion of family photos that takes the longest – gathering the family! Family will run off to chat and enjoy themselves, and forget we need them too! Having a shot list will keep your point person ahead of schedule being able to look ahead and see who’s needed next.
Nevertheless, your Fort Wayne wedding will be beautiful and breathtaking! Looking for your perfect Fort Wayne wedding photographers? Let’s chat!
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