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Make a list of the formal photos to be taken.
Keep this list as simple as possible.
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Set aside a realistic amount of time. On average each group photo
takes about five minutes. Plan an additional twenty minutes for the bride and
groom to have their pictures taken.
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Be very clear to everyone involved about where and
when the group photos will be taken.
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Taking family shots before the ceremony can make things easier. The
bride and groom should both be in these photos. If they are not, there is a tendency to
shoot nearly the same pictures again later on.
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It is important that family and friends refrain
from taking pictures while the formal family photos are
being taken. This is a major distraction that slows the
process and compromises the quality of the wedding portraits.
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It is a nice touch to have refreshments served during
the formal photo session. (Food is not recommended.)
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Receiving lines take up a great deal of time.
Consider a short informal greeting period immediately after the ceremony.
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Great photographs are a team effort - do not hesitate to
make suggestions.
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