As a wedding & elopement photographer, one of the things I get asked about most often are pros & cons of doing a first look. And my response is always the same – it is based what fits you as a couple. All couples are unique, and have different visions for their wedding, and I support timelines with and without first looks. If you are on the fence about having a first look, I have outlined advantages & disadvantages, and give my honest opinion about both options.
8:00AM | Start Getting Ready |
12:00 | Getting Ready – Finishing Touch Photos |
12:30 | Get Dressed |
1:00 | First Look |
1:15 | Couple’s Portraits |
2:15 | Wedding Party Portraits (could do family here too!) |
3:00 | Down Time/Candid Photos |
4:00 | Ceremony |
4:30 | Ceremony Ends, Family Formal Photos |
5:00 | Enjoy Cocktail Hour! |
5:30 | Reception Entrances & Dinner |
6:30 | Party! |
9:00AM | Start Getting Ready |
1:00 | Getting Ready – Finishing Touch Photos |
1:30 | Get Dressed |
2:00 | Partner 1 & Party Photos |
2:30 | Partner 2 & Party Photos |
3:00 | Down Time/Candid Photos |
4:00 | Ceremony |
4:30 | Ceremony Ends, Family Formal Photos |
5:00 | Full Wedding Party Portraits |
5:15 | Couple’s Portraits |
5:30 | Reception Entrances & Dinner |
7:00 | Party! |
Looking for more help on wedding timelines? Click here.
While a first look can provide some benefits such as an intimate moment, more time for photos, and the opportunity for better lighting, it’s important to also consider how it impacts tradition, costs, and personal desires. There are pros & cons of first look photos, and if you are on the fence about doing a first look, I would love to chat about a wedding timeline that fits you as a couple.
As a wedding & elopement photographer, one of the things I get asked about most often are pros & cons of doing a first look. And my response is always the same – it is based what fits you as a couple. All couples are unique, and have different visions for their wedding, and I support timelines with and without first looks. If you are on the fence about having a first look, I have outlined advantages & disadvantages, and give my honest opinion about both options.
8:00AM | Start Getting Ready |
12:00 | Getting Ready – Finishing Touch Photos |
12:30 | Get Dressed |
1:00 | First Look |
1:15 | Couple’s Portraits |
2:15 | Wedding Party Portraits (could do family here too!) |
3:00 | Down Time/Candid Photos |
4:00 | Ceremony |
4:30 | Ceremony Ends, Family Formal Photos |
5:00 | Enjoy Cocktail Hour! |
5:30 | Reception Entrances & Dinner |
6:30 | Party! |
9:00AM | Start Getting Ready |
1:00 | Getting Ready – Finishing Touch Photos |
1:30 | Get Dressed |
2:00 | Partner 1 & Party Photos |
2:30 | Partner 2 & Party Photos |
3:00 | Down Time/Candid Photos |
4:00 | Ceremony |
4:30 | Ceremony Ends, Family Formal Photos |
5:00 | Full Wedding Party Portraits |
5:15 | Couple’s Portraits |
5:30 | Reception Entrances & Dinner |
7:00 | Party! |
Looking for more help on wedding timelines? Click here.
While a first look can provide some benefits such as an intimate moment, more time for photos, and the opportunity for better lighting, it’s important to also consider how it impacts tradition, costs, and personal desires. There are pros & cons of first look photos, and if you are on the fence about doing a first look, I would love to chat about a wedding timeline that fits you as a couple.
As a wedding & elopement photographer, one of the things I get asked about most often are pros & cons of doing a first look. And my response is always the same – it is based what fits you as a couple. All couples are unique, and have different visions for their wedding, and I support timelines with and without first looks. If you are on the fence about having a first look, I have outlined advantages & disadvantages, and give my honest opinion about both options.
8:00AM | Start Getting Ready |
12:00 | Getting Ready – Finishing Touch Photos |
12:30 | Get Dressed |
1:00 | First Look |
1:15 | Couple’s Portraits |
2:15 | Wedding Party Portraits (could do family here too!) |
3:00 | Down Time/Candid Photos |
4:00 | Ceremony |
4:30 | Ceremony Ends, Family Formal Photos |
5:00 | Enjoy Cocktail Hour! |
5:30 | Reception Entrances & Dinner |
6:30 | Party! |
9:00AM | Start Getting Ready |
1:00 | Getting Ready – Finishing Touch Photos |
1:30 | Get Dressed |
2:00 | Partner 1 & Party Photos |
2:30 | Partner 2 & Party Photos |
3:00 | Down Time/Candid Photos |
4:00 | Ceremony |
4:30 | Ceremony Ends, Family Formal Photos |
5:00 | Full Wedding Party Portraits |
5:15 | Couple’s Portraits |
5:30 | Reception Entrances & Dinner |
7:00 | Party! |
Looking for more help on wedding timelines? Click here.
While a first look can provide some benefits such as an intimate moment, more time for photos, and the opportunity for better lighting, it’s important to also consider how it impacts tradition, costs, and personal desires. There are pros & cons of first look photos, and if you are on the fence about doing a first look, I would love to chat about a wedding timeline that fits you as a couple.
As a wedding & elopement photographer, one of the things I get asked about most often are pros & cons of doing a first look. And my response is always the same – it is based what fits you as a couple. All couples are unique, and have different visions for their wedding, and I support timelines with and without first looks. If you are on the fence about having a first look, I have outlined advantages & disadvantages, and give my honest opinion about both options.
8:00AM | Start Getting Ready |
12:00 | Getting Ready – Finishing Touch Photos |
12:30 | Get Dressed |
1:00 | First Look |
1:15 | Couple’s Portraits |
2:15 | Wedding Party Portraits (could do family here too!) |
3:00 | Down Time/Candid Photos |
4:00 | Ceremony |
4:30 | Ceremony Ends, Family Formal Photos |
5:00 | Enjoy Cocktail Hour! |
5:30 | Reception Entrances & Dinner |
6:30 | Party! |
9:00AM | Start Getting Ready |
1:00 | Getting Ready – Finishing Touch Photos |
1:30 | Get Dressed |
2:00 | Partner 1 & Party Photos |
2:30 | Partner 2 & Party Photos |
3:00 | Down Time/Candid Photos |
4:00 | Ceremony |
4:30 | Ceremony Ends, Family Formal Photos |
5:00 | Full Wedding Party Portraits |
5:15 | Couple’s Portraits |
5:30 | Reception Entrances & Dinner |
7:00 | Party! |
Looking for more help on wedding timelines? Click here.
While a first look can provide some benefits such as an intimate moment, more time for photos, and the opportunity for better lighting, it’s important to also consider how it impacts tradition, costs, and personal desires. There are pros & cons of first look photos, and if you are on the fence about doing a first look, I would love to chat about a wedding timeline that fits you as a couple.