Wedding Photography questionnaire

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Where will you finish getting ready/ step into your wedding dress? (include address if different from ceremony location)
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What details do you plan to have ready to photograph at getting ready time? For example: necklace, earrings, perfume, bouquet, invites, shoes, dress, veil, heirlooms, engagement ring, wedding rings, loose blooms provided by florist, etc
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Who would you like to help you into your dress?
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When do you plan to step into your dress?
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Who are your bridesmaids? Names and relation/ how your connected
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Who are your groomsmen?Names and relation/ how your connected
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Where will your partner be getting ready and what time will they be ready? (include address if different from ceremony location)
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What details will your partner have ready to photograph at getting ready timeTie, watch, cologne, shoes, boutonniere, cuff links, heirloom, etc
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Anything else I should know about getting ready?
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What is the ceremony location? (include address)
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When does your ceremony start?
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Are there any cultural traditions or ceremonies unique to your ethnic or religious heritage that I should be aware of?
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Are there any specific ceremony details I should be aware of Special programs, floral installation, live painter, refreshment area etc
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What is the reception location (include address)?
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Are there any specific locations at your venue(s) that you are excited to leverage for your photos?
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What events will be happening at your reception? welcome toast, meal service, maid of honor toast(s), best man toast(s), additional toasts, cake cutting, first dances, champagne tower, band, etc
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how many guests will be attending?
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Are there any venue photography restrictions I should be aware of? For ceremony or reception, IE no flash in the church during the ceremony
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Are there any other reception events, surprises or special details I should be aware of? (IE Sweets table, special performers, food truck, ice sculpture, etc)Sweets table, outfit change, special performers, food truck, ice sculpture, etc
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Your contract states that you will provide a hot meal to the photographer(s), a 20-minute dedicated meal break, and it's highly recommended that we eat at the same time as the bride and groom so that we're able to document any toasts that take place. Are both your planner and caterer aware of this?
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In as much detail as possible at this stage, can you share the time breakdown for the reception? For Example:7:05-7:25 Guests seated7:30 First Dance7:35 Welcome Toast7:40 Appetizer service7:50 Extended family group photo8:00 Entree Service8:05 Photographer meal break8:35 Maid of honor Toast, Best man toast8:50 Champagne tower9 PM Father/ daughter, mother/son dances9:10 Open dancing9:20 Cake cutting/ sweets table9:45 Photography coverage ends
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Please share what family photo groupings you would like (include name and relation IE Mom- Sue, Dad- Joe, Sister- Sarah) For example, I recommend the following for both the bride and the groom's families:BRIDE’S SIDE: Bride + Groom, Mom, Dad, siblings, grandparents, siblings' spouses, siblings’ children Bride + Groom, Mom, Dad, grandparents Bride + Groom, Mom, Dad, Siblings Bride + Siblings Bride + Groom, Mom, Dad Bride + Mom Bride + Dad
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I generally recommend limiting the number of extended family photos (aunts, cousins, etc) taken during family formal photos to no more than 1 for each family (IE 1 group for the bride's family, 1 group for the groom's family) and having additional extended family photos taken more casually during cocktail hour or at your reception.Are there any extended family photos that you would like to include in your family formal photos?
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If you would like extended family groupings during your family photo time, what groupings would you like? (please include names + relation)
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Are there any specific family dynamics I should be aware when placing people for family photos?
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Are there any additional extended family or Friend group photos that you would like to have more casually should time allow during your cocktail hour or reception?
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For family/ extended family photos, it’s usually helpful to have a dedicated family representative that knows the groups to help to gather the group (mom, sister, etc) who would be a good person to help gather and find any family/ extended family?
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Are there any other specific photo requests you would like me to know ahead of time? (IE sorority group, cousins group, etc)
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Please share all your vendors so I can properly credit themBridal gown designerInvitation suite designerJewelry or details designerHair Makeup artistFloral DesignerGroom’s outfit designerWedding plannerTransportationCatererCakeBand/ DJstring instrumentalsEntertainmentAny additional vendors I can credit?
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What drew you to my work?
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Are there any specific poses or direction that you would like to make sure I include on your wedding day?For example: "We'd like a photo of us smiling in front of the church entrance and a photo of us walking away from the camera with our reception space in the background."
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Are there any specific poses or direction that you would like me avoid on your wedding day?
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Do you like to follow tradition or prefer to make your own traditions?
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How important is it to have some time to slip away for “sunset” photos with you and your spouse?
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Is your planner leading in the creation of your timeline?
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How much input are you interested in receiving from me in regard to your timeline?
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What inspired your wedding design?
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Are there any themes, colors, etc for your wedding day?
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What matters most to you about your wedding day? (top 3 priorities).
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How did you meet?
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What do appreciate most about each other?
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Can I tag you on Instagram? If so, what are your instagram handles? Also, please follow @stephencrawfordbooth so I am able to add you.
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Are there any important songs that will be incorporated into your wedding day? First Dances, Ceremony entrance, exit, etc
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