Before the bride and groom's prep:

• Arrive on location and check our gear to make sure we have a full battery and empty memory card in each camera
• Meet up with Andrew, our videographer (scuba diver, see photo below)
• Go over the schedule for the day
• Make a mental checklist of all the most important photos we need at each part of the day, usually we ask clients beforehand for a list of their "must haves"

Before the ceremony:

• If we're doing a first look we find a secluded location and set up the bride and groom where they can't see each other until we say so, then we film and take photos of the moment
• Andrew sets up his cameras on tripods in a couple different spots at the venue and puts mics on the couple
• We decide who will stand where for the most important moments and make sure we know where we can and can't stand

After the ceremony:

• Photograph the couple's exit from the venue and then quickly pack up our gear and run to our cars if the reception is at a separate venue so we can get there ahead of the couple (all while trying not to look too crazy in front of guests..)
• Talk about every moment of what we've shot so far as we drive to the reception and create a plan of attack for the rest of the night, yes wedding photographers have plans of attack

At the reception

• Adrienne will meet the other vendors at the reception and go over details of event
• Adrienne and the DJ or band go over schedules and make sure they are on the same timeline
• We begin taking photographs this is also when we place bets with each other about the cake flavor
• Photograph as many details as possible before guests come into the room
• Participate in the photo booth (of course!) if there is one
• Eat our meals quickly before we're back to shooting
• Try to get the funniest dance photos possible