I’m going to tell you the truth... because I want this to be your best day ever. ✨ You need time. Dreamy, emotional, Pinterest-worthy photos don’t happen in 10 rushed minutes. ✨ If you want a calm, meaningful morning, maybe don’t get ready with 14 people in one hotel room. ✨ Your venue might be stunning, but if we can’t access the best light or locations when we need to, those spots won’t make it into your gallery. ✨ Not doing a first look? That’s okay! Just know your day will feel more go-go-go, and you’ll likely miss cocktail hour to get portraits done. ✨ Family photos will feel chaotic if you don’t have a predetermined list. Remind the VIPs what is happening and where they need to be so we get all the photos you want. ✨ No rain plan for photos? You might be disappointed with the options we have to use. Find a rain backup photo location you LOVE just as much as your outdoor option. ✨ Having a “friend” as your day-of coordinator = you being the planner on your wedding day. Hire a pro and actually enjoy it. ✨ Padding your timeline is the key to not feeling stressed on the wedding day. Things will run late, and that dreamy golden hour might get cut short or you might have to miss out on photos you really wanted. ✨ Your timeline isn’t just about logistics—it shapes the energy of your whole day. Add time and space if you want to be present and soak up the moments. And here’s the part no one tells you: ✨ You don’t just hire a photographer for pretty pictures—you hire one to help create space for the moments you actually want to remember. Tough love? Maybe. But always from a place of wanting the best for you. 💬 Brides: which tip surprised you the most?
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