How Valuable is a Second Photographer at your Wedding?

If you are getting married, you are obviously considering a photographer.  But the question is, are you considering getting a second photographer?  Many photographers, including myself, offer packages that include a second photographer to shoot along side them on your wedding day.

Why would you want a second shooter though?  There are some things that a single photographer just can’t shoot.  Some examples,  typically the bride gets ready at another location then where the ceremony will be held, or from where the groom gets ready.  A second shooter gets to hang out with the groom and groomsmen and capture the guys before they walk down the aisle.

Also for the same reason of the primary photographer being with the bride before and all during ceremony, some details that you have planned and put so much effort in may not be recorded.  A second shooter is able to take pictures of all the details of your special day.  They are there to capture candid, real moments, or even posed, of the guests while the wedding party are doing formals.

One of my favorite reasons though, to have a second photographer is that they are able to capture candid moments of everyone and they are always in a different spot then the main photographer.  This means that they are able to capture different angles and positions of the same important moments of your day.

Yes, a second photographer is worth every penny and I know you would be happy to have someone else shooting with your main photographer.  Now keep in mind this does not mean for you to hire another photographer, rather it means to ask your photographer you are working with now or considering and see if they offer a second photographer with their packages.  Chances are they do.  Also remember that some of my packages include a second photographer, and if you choose a package that doesn’t include it, you can always add it to the package via the a la carte.

So why did I feel the need to blog about this today?  Well I just finish processing a wedding that I was the second photographer on with Brooke from Capture This! by Brooke.  It was in Sedona and a gorgeous wedding.  It was raining that day and fortunately for the bride and groom the rain stopped right before the ceremony was to start.  Of course I didn’t mind the rain, and we were able to get some shots done with the rain and umbrellas.  (Yes, I was in heaven!) :)

Here are some of my favorite shots from that day!  And to see the entire set that I processed please click on my facebook page. Oh and while you’re there add me as a friend too! :)

And while you are browsing this wedding, please notice the details that I was able to capture while the primary wedding photographer was out with Bride and Groom.