Tips to Make The Family Photos Fast and Easy for Everyone at Your Aberdeen Wedding.

As your Aberdeen Wedding Photographer, I help you get those all-important family photos on your wedding day.

Weddings can range from a few close family members or friends to hundreds with guests from all over the country or even the world. You should get professional photos with these guests on the happiest day of your life.

So, what can you do to keep things on track?

Why Should You Create a Family Group List For Your Wedding Photographer?

To ensure that all of the essential groupings are captured, your photographer may not know all your family members or dynamics, so providing them with a list will help ensure they get all the essential shots. With a list, your photographer can quickly and efficiently move through the family groupings, minimising the time spent posing and waiting. Remembering all the family groupings you want can be stressful, especially on a busy day like your wedding or other special event. Having a list will remove the guesswork and help you relax and enjoy the moment. Most photographers have a limited amount of time to capture family portraits. By providing them with a list, you can ensure they can capture your crucial groupings. Family portraits are an excellent way to preserve memories of your loved ones. By creating a family group list, you can ensure that you have a complete record of your family for generations to come.

Location For Your Family Photos.

As your photographer, I will be looking for areas with an uncluttered background to take your family photos. Maybe a wall or some areas of trees. I will also be looking for areas of natural light in open shade. We do not want everyone squinting.

Tell Everyone.

Yes, tell everyone in the family photos—that way, family and friends know where and when to be at the chosen location. If you want them there at 2 pm, ensure they think you need them at 1.45 pm. You can guarantee someone will be late.

When is the Best Time To Do Your Family Photos?

From experience, I suggest doing the family photos after the ceremony. Your guests will want to socialise or head to the bar. Once this happens to get the family photos completed becomes a challenge.

Go For Bigger Groups.

Photographing larger groups will minimise the number of groups and the time taking them. Do you need 50 variations with family and friends?

A Sample Family Wedding Photos List.

Bride, mum
Bride, dad
Bride, mum, dad
Bride, siblings
Bride, mum, dad, siblings
Bride, individual siblings
Groom, mum
Groom, dad
Groom, mum, dad
Groom, siblings
Groom, mum, dad, siblings
Groom, individual siblings
Bride, Groom, mums, dads
Bride, Groom, grooms mum, grooms dad
Bride, Groom, brides mum, brides dad
Bride, mum, grandmother
Groom, father, grandfather
Bride, Groom, brides, grandparents
Bride, Groom, grooms, grandparents
Bride, Groom, brides, aunts and uncles
Bride, Groom, grooms, aunts and uncles
Bride, Groom, best man, bridesmaids
All full guest group photo
All brides, family members, group photo with Bride and Groom
All grooms, family photo with Bride and Groom

Summary.

Preparation is vital to get all the family photos completed, leaving time for the couple's portraits before it is time for the wedding meal. By following my advice above, you should have a stress-free day.