One of the first questions couples ask me when planning their timeline is whether or not to do a first look. And I get it—it’s a big decision, and it shapes how your day flows, how you feel, and even what your photos look like. The biggest hang-up comes from whether or not the couple wants to be more ‘traditional or not. Well, let’s take a closer look at it all.

This is one of the most common questions I hear while planning—and for good reason. As you meet with a few different photographers, each will offer their own perspective when you ask:
“Do we really need a second photographer?”

The truth? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer.

The most essential tool to ensure your wedding photos are seamless, stress-free, and tell your story the way you want is the wedding photo timeline. The timeline for your wedding becomes an organizing tool, a form of communication, a checklist, and a time manager between vendors so we don't pester the couple on a day when they shouldn't have to worry about a thing.

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions I have come across regarding timelines: