At what time does the photography start?

I always recommend to include the preparations in the number of hours of photography. This way your wedding album starts with the beginning of the day and you don't fall into the middle of the day's story. At the bride I need an hour of photography. If you also want to record the groom's preparations, I need half an hour for this.

Example schedule:

9.30 groom photography

10.00 travel time to bride

10.30 bride photography

11.30 first look

How much time should we schedule for the photo shoot?

This depends on when you want to schedule the photo shoot. If you want an extensive photo shoot, 60 minutes (excluding any travel time) is nice to have. If you want a number of photos, but not a complete shoot, 15-20 minutes during the drink is enough for me. Then we take a number of photos around the location.

Is it useful to bring a friend / sister during the photo shoot? For example, to properly lay the dress?

No, I like to be with the three of us, so that the photo shoot is a relaxed moment for you together. I lay wedding dresses well every week and I think details are extremely important, so I'm super fast at that! ;-)

How long do we schedule for the group photos?

I always advise to keep a maximum of 8-12 groups. This will take us about 15-20 minutes. Keep it easy on yourself: make sure bride + groom are both in all photos. It is precisely the 'walking in and out' of a photo that makes that moment feel intense.

Example schedule:

1. Bride + groom + bride's family

2. Bride + Groom + Bride's Parents

3. Bride + groom + both parents

4. Bride + Groom + Groom's Parents

5. Bride + groom + bride's family

6. Bride + groom + grandpas + grandmas (you can also split these into smaller groups)

7. Groom + friends

8. Bride + girlfriends

We would also like to take some pictures at sunset, how does that work?

Via Google you can look up the time of the sunset by searching for "sunset + wedding date". The hour before this time is the golden hour. Of course I also keep a close eye on the light during the day, so I will come and get you to shoot for 5 minutes.

What is a good time for you to go home?

Are you having a party? Then it is nice to have at least one hour of photography after the opening dance. Are you going to dine all night? Then it depends on the time of the speeches during dinner.

Can we still increase the number of hours of photography?

That is always possible! I reserve the whole day for you, so you can always decide to extend the number of hours of photography. For example, for a few extra hours at the party, so that the complete day will be in your album later.

Do you also want to eat with us?

Yes please. A nutritious meal gives me energy for hours afterwards. :-)

What if it rains?

I always give the advice: don't worry about it yet! ;-) You can also take beautiful indoor photos at most wedding locations. And don't plan your day too full, then there is always a moment when it is dry and we can slip away for a while! In our last conversation, in the week of the wedding, we can see what the weather forecast is like and we can come up with a solution.

For other indoor locations you can use this website: https://binnenlocatietrouwfotos.nl/

What if you are suddenly sick?

Always a good question! I am a member of a photographer collective of 25 photographers, whom I can always rely on and whom I trust completely. I've never been sick at a wedding, but you never know! So that's all settled. :-)