Have you ever felt like you’ve missed a magical moment at your wedding because you were focused elsewhere? Imagine having two sets of eyes capturing every precious moment on your big day.
In this blog, I’m going to go over 5 reasons to why hiring a second wedding photographer in Yorkshire will be one of the best decisions you make when it comes to looking back at memories of a significant event in your life.
What Is a Second Wedding Photographer and What Do They Do?
A second wedding photographer is essentially another photographer who is hired by the primary photographer to assist in capturing extra moments on a couples wedding day.
The type of shots they work on can vary greatly, but generally they focus on candid moments throughout the day, details of the ceremony and venue including decor and styling, and capturing attendees whilst the primary photographer focuses on the couple.
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Reason 1: Capturing Different Angles and Perspectives
Reason 2: More Coverage, More Moments
Reason 3: Enhanced Creativity and Collaboration
Reason 4: Backup and Reliability
Reason 5: Better Guest and Detail Shots
Reason 1: Capturing Different Angles and Perspectives
On your wedding day, naturally there will be many different special moments happening all at once. For example, the two reactions to the first look. With one photographer, only one reaction to the significant moment can be captured, but with two, both parties will be able to look back on it and reminisce.
Having a second wedding photographer is a must-have for those couples who really want to achieve a documentary style of wedding photography, as having that second professional is essential in capturing every magical detail and moment.
If you want to ensure that no moment is missed and your photos provide the richest story to look back on, then a second wedding photographer is what you’re looking for.
Reason 2: More Coverage, More Moments
Logistically, it isn’t realistic for your primary wedding photographer to be able to be in multiple places at once, capturing every single moment (unfortunately, we really wish we could).
Whether it’s a sprawling countryside wedding venue in the Peak District or an intimate wedding ceremony in Sheffield, two photographers = more comprehensive coverage of your big day.
Think about prep. One photographer will usually just have time to capture one partner getting ready. By having two photographers, you ensure both partner wedding morning preparations are captured. Being able to capture both sides simultaneously means you are able to look back over key moments captured apart, but relive them together sharing stories and laughs.
Reason 3: Enhanced Creativity and Collaboration
This may sound cliche, but two is always better than one. When it comes to creatives, such as us wedding photographers, putting us together means putting two creative minds together allowing for more innovative shots and unique perspectives. A second wedding photographer will mean that I will have more time to dedicate to getting creative and giving you your dream documentary wedding album.
By combining two seasoned wedding photographers, you are investing in a more artistic and varied wedding album as more content is able to be captured.
As wedding photographers, we’ve all had different experiences that help us come up with shots that the couple will be obsessed with. The more creative minds there are on your big day, the more the magic and atmosphere will be captured throughout your wedding album.
Reason 4: Backup and Reliability
I’m sure we’ve all dealt with technology mishaps in the past and unfortunately wedding photographers are not immune to it. No matter how much preparation we do to ensure everything goes smoothly, there’s always the slight chance of a technology nightmare.
Having a second wedding photographer will give you peace of mind as a couple to ensure every shot you desire is captured as you imagined. In the unlikely event of unforeseen issues, they are there to support the continuation of smooth coverage throughout your day.
Reason 5: Better Guest and Detail Shots
Having a second wedding photographer is for you if you want to capture the magical moments shared between guests, and the magnificent details of your venue.
Typically the primary wedding photographer will focus on capturing the couple and sometimes, this can mean that there is a lack of content when it comes to the guests or the venue.
A second wedding photographer guarantees you the chance of capturing key moments between your guests, such as your families reactions and your best friends mingling. These are heart-warming moments to look back on post ceremony.
If you have a larger venue or a larger number of guests (for example 100+), then naturally it’d be recommended to have a second wedding photographer to ensure everything is captured as you desire.
Additionally, you’ve invested money into your venue, into the decor, so it’d be a massive shame to not be able to capture the special details. Whilst the primary photographer focuses on the priority shots, the secondary wedding photographer is able to go round and capture the beauty of the decor and styling.
Is A Second Wedding Photographer for You?
From different perspectives to enhanced creativity, hiring a second wedding photographer brings countless benefits.
If you’ve read this blog and decided that a second wedding photographer is what you need on your wedding day, then coincidentally you are in the perfect place.
I’m Sophie and I’m a wedding photographer in Yorkshire. I’m based in Doncaster but I cover areas across the whole of Yorkshire, such as Sheffield and York to name a few.
My style of wedding photography is documentary with a few prompts thrown in, which means I love being able to capture special moments as they unfold. As much as I love capturing weddings solo, these 5 reasons to hire a second wedding photographer makes all the difference in providing the most magical album for you to look over post wedding.
If you’ve been nodding your head to everything you’ve read so far, get in touch with me by clicking here and let’s start planning how we’re going to capture and showcase your big day together.
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