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The value of two photographers at your wedding
Two Photographers – Two PerspectivesLowell, MA – “Are two photographers better than one?” ” Do I need two photographers to get the photos I want from my wedding?” These are questions that are infinitely subjective and can only be answered by the bride and groom once they have all done a little research and have spoken to photographers personally. There are a lot of two photographer teams in the wedding photography industry and there are a lot of solo-photographers as well. Some bring along assistants and 2nd shooters, some work together every weekend. We all have different ways of working so it can’t really be said that either way is better, it’s really up to the bride and groom to invite the photographer(s) they trust to get the job done. The images above are an example of how two photographers can bring two different perspectives on a similar moment. As wedding photographers, Ashley and I always work as a team. We’ve developed a certain routine that allows use to use our strengths to get the best possible images for our clients. For example, during the processional I choose to be up front with the groom capturing his reaction to the bride’s entrance. I then turn down the aisle to focus on the bride’s emotion as she approaches. Ashley, who has been documenting the bride as she gets ready, stays at the church entrance to capture the image of the veil and the architecture of the church. In this particular case, the veil was incredibly important to the bride and it was our job to make sure we got that image. From our perspective, we feel that there are no moments lost when we work together, which is an absolute benefit to our clients. We’d love to know your thoughts on this, so please, comments are welcome. -Rich 4 comments to The value of two photographers at your wedding |
Hi, we're Ash and Rich; we are Pizzuti Studios. Welcome to our blog, where you'll find a variety of images, some personal thoughts, and reflections from our lives as wedding and portrait photographers. 
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The detail in these images is amazing. Very bright and beautiful images.
I offer the option of a second photographer to my clients, and for the most part it has been well received. Some of my clients love having that “second perspective” on a particular scene during their day. During the formal altar shots I always have my second off to the side shooting the groups as they look towards me, and many couples will pick those shots over the straight-at-the-camera shots. It’s one of those things you really have to sell to the clients before-hand and show them with pictures, although I don’t make any money on using a second photographer as I charge my clients the same price my second charges me. I’d be curious if there were others doing the same. Thanks for the article.
Beautiful images! I also offer team coverage. I started out shooting with my husband, but since he no longer shoots (he has other endeavors now in the photography industry), I have a team of 2nd shooters who I work with frequently. We work much the same as you and your wife. Working as a team of 2 is how I’ve always done it, so I’m most comfortable with the flow. It really allows for less rushing around on part of both the photographer AND the wedding couple on the big day, and gives a great variety of images to the couple.
We also are a husband/wife team and it works out really well for our clients – my husband is able to spend time with the groom and his guys before the ceremony, allowing me to focus on the bride. Plus it’s wonderful to be able to have him focusing on the groom as the bride enters the room while I can concentrate on the bride and her father as he’s about to take her down the aisle, just like what you’ve posted here.
Not to mention it’s nice to have someone to eat dinner with.