Wedding photography questionnaire
Congratulations. These questions help me understand your day so I can be in the right place at the right time. Fill in what you know now and tell me when anything changes. Nothing here is set in stone.
The couple
What are your names, and what is the best phone number and email for each of you?
Pronouns are optional. Share them if you would like me to use them.
The day
What is your wedding date?
Where will each of you get ready, and when should I arrive?
Include the address and any room or suite name.
Where and when is the ceremony?
Venue, address, start time and how long it should last.
Where and when is the reception?
Venue, address, start and end times. Tell me if it is a different place from the ceremony.
Timeline
Would you like a first look before the ceremony?
- Yes
- No
- Undecided
Would you like time set aside for portraits near sunset?
Even 10 minutes can give you some of the best photos of the day.
- Yes
- No
- Undecided
Are you planning a grand exit or any special reception moments?
Sparklers, a send-off, a cake cutting, a first dance, a bouquet toss, speeches.
People
How many people are in your wedding party, and who are they?
Who are the VIPs I should look out for?
Grandparents, a guest traveling a long way, someone who is ill, a favorite aunt.
Which family photo groups would you like? Please list them with names.
For example: couple with each set of parents, each side of the family, grandparents, siblings. Ten to twelve groups is a good number.
Are there any family situations I should know about?
Divorced or separated parents, step-parents, estrangement, a loss. Share only what you are comfortable sharing.
Details and vendors
Which details and heirlooms should I photograph?
Rings, dress, shoes, invitations, flowers, a grandmother's brooch, a father's watch.
Who are your vendors, and how can I reach them?
Planner, florist, DJ or band, videographer, officiant. Names and phone numbers are enough.
Who can I contact on the day if I cannot reach you?
Name, relationship to you and phone number. This should not be one of the couple.
Rules, traditions and must-haves
Is your ceremony unplugged, and does your venue or officiant have any photography rules?
Flash, standing positions, restricted areas, time limits.
Are there cultural or religious traditions I should know about?
The key moments, their order, and any rules about where I may stand.
What moments do you most want captured, and is there anything else I should know?