Does the groom need getting ready photos?
Getting ready photos are often focused on the bride and the activity involving hair, make-up and the dress. But grooms, it’s as much your day as it is theirs and there are loads of fun photo opportunities to be had with the guys the morning of your wedding.
Telling the story
Generally speaking, the men don’t take as long as the women to get ready but there is still a lot of activity to photograph and include in your story. Perhaps shirts are being ironed, you’re learning how to tie a cravat last minute, having a drink and just general banter… and who’s trousers don’t fit properly!? Of course, once the men are all made up and their hair is done, there is time for some fun portraits to let off some of that nervous energy. This is the time where we can get some really great, natural shots of the groom and his entourage.
Away from the gaze of the guests, the groom and groomsman can often show off their personalities and relationship with each other better. So the portraits at this time of day are often more fun, genuine and of course, you look your best having just finished getting ready!
How much time to allow
We normally like to spend about one hour with you in the final stages of getting ready, before heading over to the ceremony location. If your partner is having photos while they’re getting ready too, your photography package will need to include two photographers so one can be with each of you. It is not in your best interest to try and have one photographer flit between the two of you at the same time.
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Written by Eleth Mageehan, (c) 2023, all rights reserved.
