A wedding day can be an endurance race for photographers. The challenge of finding the moment to grab a snack and replenish your energy can seem difficult, but this is the ideal time to do it.
Moving around, taking candid and intimate photos and in motion for long periods can exhaust your energy levels. If you are capturing a wedding the moment that is important, ignoring it is not a possibility. With all the happenings and so many people involved, even a moment’s distraction could cause a photo to be missed. The grand entry to wedding vows that are sincerely sung and joyful celebrations, photographers must be on the lookout and prepared to capture everything. But, in the bustling pace of the occasion, photographers can find themselves eating their way through a meal. To keep their focus and enthusiasm, it’s essential to take a break and eat food, as well as refuel. Finding the best time to eat and not miss important photo opportunities is a major problem.
My opinion is that the best time that wedding photographer photographers can dine is the time when the groom and bride are seated to eat a meal. In most weddings, during the reception, there’s an appointed moment for newlyweds to sit down and eat their wedding meal. No one likes taking photos of themselves stuffed with food, so this is the ideal time to get away and enjoy yourself. By scheduling your meals with your loved one to ensure that no crucial moments are left unnoticed, and you’re in a position to record all the festivities at the reception.
In the course of the wedding reception, when the bride and groom take their places, I would take the chance to take several candid images of them enjoying toasts and sharing an intimate kiss at their tables. After that, I would inform them that I would be coming over to grab some food, but also assure them that I’d be there in case they required anything. So, I can have a meal in a snap while knowing that I’m at hand to capture any momentous or unexpected that might happen.
For a seamless experience, It is essential to inform your guests of the time you’d like to eat to the caterer. If you and your partner are hosting a plated meal, it is crucial to notify the caterer of your wishes to have the food prepared and served in the same manner as the groom and bride. It can be a challenge, as certain caterers may have a practice that they wait to serve photographers and other vendors until the entire party has been served.
To avoid any miscommunications and delays I suggest include a clause in your contract which specifically outlines the requirement that your food to be served concurrently alongside the wedding party. A week prior to the wedding, make sure that the couple or coordinator contact the caterer about this to prevent any confusion on that day.
By coordinating your meal time with the groom and bride and by establishing clear communication with your caterer, you will have enough food without sacrificing any precious memories, and ensure that you’re fully charged and prepared to capture the whole reception’s excitement without skipping an ounce.
