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Bird’s Eye Photography is one of\u00a0Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia’s most sought after Wedding Photographers. \u00a0There may be a laundry list of questions couples\u00a0have while in the planning process and while selecting vendors. \u00a0One of our most frequently asked questions prior to booking is: How long should I book my wedding photographer?<\/p>\n

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What do you want covered?<\/b><\/p>\n

First, you need to decide what important details you want covered. Do you want a lot of getting ready shots prior to the ceremony? Do you want us to stay for the entire reception? These details will affect the length of time you will need us there. If you want us to stay until your reception exit, and you want a lot of candid, getting ready shots, you will need full day coverage. If you just want a few getting ready shots, that will knock off some time. If you want us to stay for just the main events in the reception and not until the last guest leaves, then this will also shorten the day. By deciding on a start and\/or end time, this is the first step to booking your package.<\/p>\n

Ceremony Length<\/b><\/p>\n

Next, you need to think about the ceremony length. For a Catholic wedding, the ceremonies tend to be longer, so you will need to allot more time for that. If you want us to cover you getting ready, the ceremony, and the reception, I suggest 8-10\u00a0hours for Catholic weddings. If you have a shorter ceremony, you won\u2019t need to take out as much time from your schedule.<\/p>\n

Location Transfer<\/b><\/p>\n

Now let\u2019s talk about location. If you have a shorter ceremony and your reception is at the same venue as your ceremony, then you won\u2019t need as much time because you can take out travel time. I would say something like this would be good for six to eight hours, depending on the formal photos.<\/p>\n

On that same note, if your reception is at a different venue, you will need to include travel time into your schedule. Also incorporate the amount of time it takes to pack up all of your stuff to take to the reception. If you are going to take photos along the drive to the reception, more time will need to be added for that as well.<\/p>\n

Formal Photo Requirements<\/b><\/p>\n

For formal photos, you have to consider how many people are in your bridal party, and how many people are going to be in your family photos. If you have a small bridal party and a small number of family members having photos done, (and you\u2019re at the same location the whole time), then six hours will suffice. If you have a larger family or bridal party, you will need closer to seven or maximum eight hours for offsite photos.<\/p>\n

Special Exit<\/b><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re doing a special exit from the reception, like a sparkler exit, you\u2019ll need to have full day coverage.<\/p>\n

Some weddings can be covered in just four hours. If you\u2019re having a backyard wedding or a courthouse wedding where your reception is short (for example, no dancing, etc.) and maybe just like a sit down dinner at a restaurant, then this could all be covered in four hours\u2019 time.<\/p>\n

Whatever you decide, Bird’s Eye Photography is able to accommodate you and make sure your special day is covered exquisitely and professionally!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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