Starting question to keep us all organized: what are your names and pronouns? Designate one of you as "partner A" and one of you as "partner B" (for the groupings section below).
What's the location for getting ready (if different than the venue)? What time should I get there?
Let's double-check: what is the address for the wedding ceremony and/or reception?
If there are different locations, how are people getting from one place to another? Any shuttle or parking information I need to know about?
I'm always more focused on human moments over objects. However, I do take the time to photograph objects (a.k.a. details) if they're important to you or your story. Are there any particular details or heirlooms you want me to capture?
Do you want to see each other before the ceremony for a "first look"? (If applicable?)
A "first look" is a moment for couples portraits before all the madness of the wedding day begins. Some people dig it, others want to wait for the ceremony to see each other for the "first time."
Are you going to incorporate cultural elements or other special ceremonial aspects into your wedding?
IMPORTANT QUESTION! Still optional, but please take a moment to think about this! Do you have a list of groupings that you would like for the posed group photo section of your wedding day?
I'll include the more typical groupings. I like to start with a big group first, then whittle it down to smaller groups. Allow for 2-3 minutes per group.
Any other groupings you would like that are not listed above?
Things like: "me and my uncles, we're really close," "partner and cousins, they grew up together," "me and my best friends who are like sisters to me":
Do you have somebody deputized to help me gather people for the posed photo section?
I like it when couples designate a responsible person to collect wandering uncles!
Anything I need to know about the reception?
Any surprises? Choreographed dances? Karaoke numbers? Someone popping out of a cake?
What do you plan to do with your photos?
