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Second Photographer at Weddings – What’s the big deal?

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Wedding Photography Packages with a Second Photographer

Are two photographers better than one for your special day? Do you need a second photographer for your wedding?

Let’s explore the benefits of hiring a second photographer to find out. 

Full Wedding Package with a Second Photographer

  • groom getting ready
  • groom getting ready
  • bride getting ready
  • creative wedding dress photos
    Second photographers have more time to get detail shots.
  • creative wedding dress photos
  • creative wedding dress photos
  • brides shoes
  • brides shoes at wedding
    Detail of Bride’s Shoes before wedding.

Even at a small wedding, it’s hard for the primary photographer to be everywhere at once. A lot of the time the action is concentrated on just the wedding couple, but there are moments when you two aren’t together. 

A perfect example is while you’re getting ready. With two photographers, one can accompany each of you and your entourages without racing against the clock. A lot of these natural and candid moments during the getting ready part of the day take time to develop, so having a photographer with each partner really helps capture all those little moments.

Multiple Angles

  • second photographer angle of groom seeing bride walk down aisle
  • Father hugging daughter before ceremony
  • second photographer angle of groom seeing bride walk down aisle
  • moment caught by second photographer
  • wedding detail caught by second photographer

With two photographers, special moments are also captured from different angles. 

For example, your iconic kiss at the altar will come from two different points of view. This goes for the first look and first dance.

Aside from this, two photographers will generally shoot from different locations during the ceremony and reception. Their images will portray the events from a unique perspective, enriching the overall story your photographs relate. 

Reactions from Your Guests

  • wedding ceremony on beach photographed by second photographer
  • ring bearer at wedding
  • guests crying at wedding caught by second photographer
  • guests crying at wedding
  • reaction from wedding guests by second photographer
  • wedding guests during first kiss
  • wedding guests during first kiss
  • wedding guests during ceremony

Your memories of your special day won’t just include the two of you. Your family and friends, the people that care about you the most have come to celebrate with you too. 

But, there’s a lot that you’ll miss. 

For example, when you’re standing with your beloved, exchanging vows, the only thing you’ll see is their love-filled eyes. You will never see the look on your mom’s face or your dad surreptitiously wiping away a tear. 

The second photographer will capture those moments forever. 

While the primary is covering the two of you, the second is able to keep an eye on the guests and capture those priceless reactions that you would otherwise never see. The same thing happens during the reception and countless other times throughout the day.

Documenting Every Moment of Your Special Wedding with a Second Photographer

I LOVE it when couples choose a package with a second shooter. With larger weddings, two photographers really helps to tell a more complete version of the day, filled with all those little fleeting moments.

  • bride running out of water at beach
  • bride running out of water at beach
  • wedding couple at Villas Caletas
  • First Look before wedding
    First look shot from two angles
  • Second Photographer at weddings
    Special moment caught by my second photographer
  • second photographer angle from wedding
  • Bride and groom at beach
  • sunset in costa rica
  • two grooms at wedding
  • moment caught at wedding
  • wedding couple portraits
  • wedding couple portraits
  • wedding couple portraits
  • moment caught by second photographer
  • wedding detail at Hindu Wedding
  • moments at wedding
  • moments at wedding by second photographer
  • moments at wedding by second photographer
  • moments at wedding by second photographer
  • wedding reception dancing
  • Toasts and shots at wedding
  • First dance at wedding
  • guests dancing at wedding

Check out my wedding packages here to book with me and my second photographer today!

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Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

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info@kevinheslinphoto.com

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