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Why these questions?
All the information you provide will be essential for me to organize and carry out my work effectively, in narrating your event in all its nuances of moments and emotions.
Some useful information
Getting Ready
Prepare yourselves in a calm place, without pressure.
If guests are arriving for refreshments before heading to the ceremony, I suggest having them arrive when you are already ready.
A well-lit room, with a window, would be ideal for photographing the preparation, with enough space to move around without hindering anyone's work.
In addition to preparation photos, it's nice to take photos of details such as clothing, accessories, rings, invitations, shoes, etc.
Have everything ready and within reach; it will be the first thing I photograph. This way, you'll get used to my presence without me immediately starting to photograph you.
I will let you know the time I will leave to head to the ceremony. I will arrive earlier to take photos of details, the location, and reportage.
Therefore, consider being ready with hair and makeup 30/40 minutes before my departure, so you have enough time for dressing.
If I am the only photographer present at your event, we will go to the groom first and then to the bride. If there is a second photographer, we will divide tasks.
For the groom: upon my arrival, I ask that you have pants and shirt already worn.
Ceremony
The moment has come!
Being one of the most important moments of the event, if not The Moment, I kindly ask you to invite the guests to give space to the photographers and videographers and not to obstruct them.
The entrance is equally important, and to ensure it happens in the best possible way, I recommend having bridesmaids and groomsmen go ahead a few meters. This way, we give them the opportunity to reach the ceremony location and allow you to give the right time and importance to your entrance. In any case, do not hesitate to communicate anything to me.
Couple Pictures
We'll take 15/20 minutes to capture all those emotions just experienced.
Be yourselves, simply be yourselves. Laugh, run, play, kiss, hug each other—no punches and kicks allowed, but you never know. The important thing is that you be yourselves!
My goal is to immortalize your essence, and I'll be helpful in finding the best background, the most suitable light, and if needed, I'll guide you—whatever it takes to make you feel at ease.
If you have specific poses in mind, don't hesitate to let me know. If you want to take photos in a location other than the reception or ceremony venue, feel free to communicate it. Just inform the guests and the venue.
Group Shots
Photos with friends, relatives, witnesses, and bridesmaids. My advice? Take them towards the end of the cocktail hour or during a break in the meal, if the catering allows.
I advise against taking them around the cake cutting or afterward. The outfits start to get a bit wrinkled, the summer heat can ruin makeup and hair, and surely wine can play a part too.
However, I will be at your disposal for any request.
Thank you for your patience and the time you've dedicated to filling out this questionnaire.
It will be of great help in capturing your event as accurately as possible.
Best regards.
Luca