When couples book their full wedding day with me, the only real big decision they need to make before booking is whether or not they want a second shooter. My Wedding Experiences (both Collection 1 and Collection 2) include all the same things- like a complimentary engagement shoot, 50 miles of roundtrip travel, an online gallery, print release, etc. The only different is Collection 1 is one photographer- me. And Collection 2 has two photographers- me and Jason!


At a time when couples are making a lot of choices (and decision fatigue is so real), I like that the only big decision a couple makes at booking is whether or not to have a second shooter. If you're on the fence between Collection 1 and Collection 2, here are some reasons you and your wedding day would benefit from having a second shooter...

1) You get the most out of your timeline

you have two photographers who can be in two different places at the same time! this makes for a super efficient timeline.

2) There's more variety of angles during your ceremony, portraits, etc.

3) More photos in your final gallery

4) You and your boo can have detail photos and getting ready photos

this is especially important if you are not getting ready in the same building! Typically on a wedding day I shoot by myself, only the bride gets detail & getting ready photos.

5) Second shooters are mega helpful if you have a large wedding party and/or family

we split the time for wedding party photos in the timeline and I have an assistant for the family formals. This takes less time in your timeline - making the day more efficient!

6) Peace of mind for you and extra security that everything is photographed

7) A second shooter assists with more complex or creative shots (veil shots, nighttime shots requiring set up of flashes, etc.)

8) More photos of dancing and guest reactions to toasts and events at the reception

9) More candid shots during the ceremony, reception and (especially) cocktail hour

typically on a wedding day I'm photographing by myself, their is not enough time to capture any cocktail hour photos

10) You have a large venue and/or guest count

TLDR: MY TOP 10 REASONS YOU'D WANT A SECOND SHOOTER


  1. You get the most out of your timeline
  2. There's more variety of angles in your photos
  3. More photos in your final gallery
  4. Both partners can have detail photos and getting ready photos
  5. You have a large wedding party or family that will be in photos
  6. Peace of mind for you that everything is photographed
  7. You are interested in more creative or complex photos (veil shots, flash setups, etc.)
  8. More photos of dancing and guest reactions to toasts and events at the reception
  9. More candid shots during the ceremony, reception and (especially) cocktail hour
  10. You have a large venue and/or guest count