Here, Western Australia Wedding & Bride discovers how a second photographer can provide a more personal and comprehensive approach to your wedding photos. Whether you’re wanting separate images of yourself and your partner getting ready, or photos of your family during the ceremony, there are a multitude of way to capture your special day. Having another photographer can provide different angles of crucial moments that would not have been previously considered. A secondary photographer can also reduce stress, so you can focus on enjoying the occasion.

Styling The Shot

When deciding on a photographer for your
upcoming nuptials, considering the style of images
you’d like to immortalise your wedding with is a
great place to start. Are you looking for something
formal and structured, or are you after something
fun and natural? Deciding on your photography
style beforehand can assist in alleviating some of
those wedding day jitters. “I feel that a lot of couples
want a mix of all styles; candid, natural, traditional,
photojournalistic and fine art.” de Klerk explains.
“[‘Storytelling’ is] candid and natural but still gives
you the formal images that family members love,
and the wall art for you to display.”
De Klerk highlights that many couples are
wanting first reveal images, where the soon-tobe-
newlyweds see each other for the first time.
“Couples really want to capture that memory
of their expressions,” de Klerk says. If you’re unsure
of what photography style suits you and your
partner, or if you’re both a little camera-shy, discuss
your options with your photographer.

It’s All About The Angles

There are numerous advantages that come with having an additional wedding photographer. One of the main benefits is that they are able to explore greater angles and provide different options, ensuring the perfect shot is captured. “A second photographer will give your collection of images more scope to tell your wedding day story as it happened,” de Klerk says. If there’s a particular way you want the event recorded, be sure to discuss it with your photographer to make sure every aspect of your special day is documented in the way you’d like. Having an additional photographer allows your wedding ceremony and reception to be immortalised in two very different, yet complementary ways. “Each photographer sees your day differently, so your collection will have a lot of different perspectives,” de Klerk explains. “It also helps with your wedding timeline and planning, particularly if you are having multiple locations, like the groom getting ready in a different location.” Even before the big day has begun, one photographer can follow the bride in her preparation, while the other can focus on the groom and his groomsmen suiting up. You could also consider having one of the pair take photos of your guests before the festivities, to capture every unique moment of the day.

Capturing The Ceremony

During the wedding ceremony, consider having one photographer capture the big moments, while the other focuses on the emotions of the bride, the groom, and even the wedding party. “Emotional moments can happen simultaneously, so the first photographer will mostly be focusing on the bride and groom, making sure to capture the first kiss and ring exchange,” de Klerk says. “The second shooter is free to observe the guests and take detail shots, like the flowers in the aisle, reception set up, signage; all the small things that make up your day.”