Time Management Tip #2: Group photos

Group photos

Portrait sessions are the first area we usually see cut when a client is looking to save time on their wedding photography package, but in truth, this should be the last thing to cut! Please see my last topic for my views on the importance of portraiture.

Group photos, on the other hand, quickly grow out of control. If you have a shot of Billy, Bob, Nathan and Carly, is it necessary to also have a shot with just Billy nad Bob and then a third shot with Bob and Nathan and then a fourth shot with Carly and Billy?

For clients on a strict time or cost budget, we recommend fewer shots with more people. The more people you can squeeze into a photo, the more 'energetic' the photo looks. You save time and come out with better pictures!

If you have larger groups, we recommend

• Bride and groom + both sets of parents (together is preferred to demonstrate a 'unified' family or separately works as well)
  
• Bride and groom + both entire families (or one family at a time)
  
• Massive group shot with everyone (and yes, we use an ultra wide lens for these)
  
• Large group photos look GREAT. It shows your entire support group at once and you can marvel at how many people came, the funny faces they make, etc, all in one picture. We recommend a nice large sized print!
  

If you've booked a smaller wedding package and you start bringing in shots like 'bride + third aunt' and then bride + 2nd cousin and then groom + grandmother, you discover how quickly time can run out.

Group shots work and best of all, they save time for portraits!