I’m a big fan of the first look, for a few reasons! From a photographer’s standpoint, it gives us way more time for photos. Instead of having to rush and squeeze all of the bride and groom portraits into the cocktail hour after the family portraits are done, we get to capture a ton of great shots before the ceremony begins. This gives you more photos, lets you get your nerves out and see your other half before the ceremony, and also lets you enjoy more of your cocktail hour!
LIGHTING PLUS! For couples who want a sunset ceremony, there is limited light left afterwards for portraits. Doing a first look before the ceremony alleviates the timeline stress and the race for light by knocking out Bride/Groom and wedding party photos beforehand rather than after.
the advantages:
- more photos of the two of you!
- time with each other, JUST the two of you (this is rare during the span of the day)
- a more relaxed post-ceremony timeline
- the ability to attend cocktail hour
bonus first looks:
- bride's first look with dad
- bride's first look with bridesmaids
- groom's first look with mom
