Do you need a second shooter?
Is a second Shooter REALLY Necessary??
So you’re sitting here looking over all this information for wedding photography and photographers and photo styles and packages and prices and then BAM! … you are hit with another decision to make… do you want to hire a second shooter? A WHAT? Why in the world would you need a second shooter? Doesn’t your photographer know what they are doing? Well yes, we do, but there are several great advantages to having a second shooter working in tandem with your primary photographer.
…but you will want multiple locations captured at once. Think about it: You will want getting ready images taken before the ceremony with the bridal party and the same photos with the groomsman. You will want your fiancé’s heartfelt reaction to you walking down the aisle captured, but also a shot of you entering the ceremony site. You will want some pictures of cocktail hour taken while you may be in family formals. All these moments are worth capturing, but with things happening simultaneously, you will need two photographers to ensure no moments are missed.
Many photographers perceive the role of the second shooter differently, but we think their role is just as important as the main photographer. They’re more of a team member, less of a camera holder and lens fetcher. They are responsible for capturing just as much of the day as the principal photographer.
We mean this literally and figuratively. We love the idea of having a team be there to help each other and to ensure the day runs as smooth as possible. Photographers don’t need another person to stand around and hold their camera bags; they can do that themselves.
What they do need is someone who can photograph the reception details while portraits are being shot. Having a team that works cohesively will ensure that each photographer can focus on their job and capture the day’s sweetest moments without having to forgo any of the details.
