“Do I need two photographers“, this is the most searched question for couples who are getting married.

It's a YES but if we were you, we would only consider having a second wedding photographer, sometimes known as a second shooter for the particular reasons listed below.

Do You Need Two Photographers For Your Wedding?

As opposed to the conventional style, documentary wedding photography captures every memorable moment at the wedding party. This is a trend that many young couples like but are unsure about since they lack wedding photography expertise. After deciding on the wedding concept, many couples wonder, “How many photographers do we need?” The traditional wedding photography experience needs only a camera to record the wedding moments. Meanwhile, documentary wedding photography necessitates capturing several moments, so having only one photographer take photos does not seem to be sufficient. The bride and groom would often prepare for the wedding in two separate places. You definitely don't want to miss any photos of your spouse at the time. Moreover, your wedding day timetable will be impacted greatly by travel between venues, and two photographers may do more than one.

The Second Photographer's Benefits

What exactly is a “second shooter” or “second photographer“? To put it another way, a second wedding photographer is someone who assists your main wedding photographer by shooting from other standpoints, at various places, and by helping with the logistics of wedding day photography.

Having two photographers mean having more eyes helping you record the day! At 48 Studio, we are recognized for providing affordable wedding photography services. Working with us ensures that you and your partner enjoy your special day without worry or hidden costs. Every step of the bride and groom will be accompanied by our devoted and experienced professionals with the same aesthetic sensibility to bring you comfort and enjoyment throughout the ceremony. For every package we close the deal, if we can't meet the needs of two photographers of the customers, we would definitely refund for your own benefit.

More Coverage

A second photographer is brought in by your primary wedding photographer to help them capture the special occasion and ensure that you get your desired results. There are times when two photographers are needed to capture two separate events at once, such as when you're dancing and your other half is participating in a raucous game in another room. This means that not only will you have more photos, but the day will also be more accurately documented for you.

• It allows many sections of a big or spread-out arena to be covered at the same time
• Accomplished in capturing both sides as they get ready for their big day
• The main photographer has a back-up
• The second photographer covers the reception and cocktail hour while the lead photographer takes a couple of photos
• To help with tricky shots, the second shooter holds lights, and ladders, and carries additional equipment around

Creative Angles For Unexpected Beautiful Shots

Let's take this metaphor as an example. It doesn't matter what kind of movie you like; the finest sequences are filmed from numerous perspectives. Viewers get a sense of the character's full range of emotions because of this. The same holds true for wedding photos as well. Weddings are best documented with many cameras and multiple angles. Using a dual viewpoint might help you remember and relive the same moment that was shot, even decades afterwards.

Aren't you curious to see what your guests do and how relatives feel as they see the bride in a breathtaking wedding gown go down the aisle to the groom and your niece as a flower girl holding a petal basket before you? Your photographer can predict when the bride will weep as she goes down the aisle with her father and is at the end of the aisle and ready to capture that priceless and unique moment, resulting in a more realistic shot. Constantly on the lookout for honest moments that communicate tales, such as a pair of tears in a parent's eyes as their daughter prepares to leave the home. Those moments coincide, and no photographer can possibly ‘catch' all of them. This is when the second shooter hops in. They are placed to get many creative angles from on top of the building to on the cold floor while the main photographer traditionally focuses on the newlywed.

“Not different perspective, it's creative angles”

Reduce Time Constraint

Having a second photographer offers more scheduling flexibility and, in general, a less stressful shooting schedule. instead of rushing off to capture groomsmen shots after the bride puts in her dress, a second photographer may remain with either one of them and enjoy a few quiet moments before driving to the wedding venue. Alternatively, the second photographer may travel straight to the reception after the ceremony to begin thorough coverage. There will always be a photographer available to take pictures for your family and friends.

What Should You Consider When Hiring Two Photographers?

Number Of Guests

A second photographer may be necessary if your wedding has more than 50 guests. One photographer may concentrate only on the bride and groom, while the second photographer can capture candid moments between them and their guests. However, if you're having a small, intimate ceremony with just a few activities, you probably don't need two photographers. In the worst-case situation, the photographic crew may be suffocating each other and taking a lot of the same photos.

The Length Of The Wedding

“How long is a wedding ceremony, anyway?” – The average wedding reception lasts around 4-5 hours, it takes plenty of time for drinks, dinner, toasts, and, of course, dancing! Any photographer needs to change their batteries and recharge them, no matter how modern the cameras are, all batteries will die after 2-4 hours after shooting for a longer period of time. Many unexpected moments can happen between that time and you definitely don't want to miss any second of your big day right? Two photographers can support each other during the technical swapping, more people means more help!

Friendly note: a second photographer is not always available so when you start negotiating with the studio you like, let they know your need so they can assure you with two shooters on the big day!

Friendly Budget

“A Wedding is an Event but a Marriage is a Lifetime“

Consider how much you are willing to spend on professional photography. (This is approximately 10-15% of your overall wedding budget) A professional photographer will respect your budget and let you know what services they can deliver for that fee. Hiring a second photographer won't cost you too much but the benefit it brings is unimaginable. Coming to 48 Studio,  you can see that we have ‘unique eyes' and infuses our creativity into the end product to bring you pleasure and happiness afterwards.

Your wedding is a memorable event in your life. 48 Studio feels it would be a shame not to be able to capture all of your emotional raw moments. The outcome of the wedding album will be solid evidence of your wise investment in hiring a second photographer. Keep your priorities in mind; your big day will be far better than the “ordinary wedding”, make it extraordinary by getting started on your wedding photos now from $499!