What does the photographer do while your eating your meal???

[mickeythemouse]

Hi We were just wondering what does the photographer do while you and your guests are eating your meal??

Reason being, we have Misty booked for 4hrs at the moment and were thinking of asking her to come a little before the ceremony and then leave just before we sat down to eat.

However, we are considering upgrading our package as we don't want her to rush and miss anything on our special day, and think that 4hrs might not be enough after all.

We know that if we have her for 6hrs or more we have to provide her with a meal (and thats fine). We're just worried that if we upgrade to either the 6 or 8hr package. We will effectively be paying for her to sit around for a few hours while everyone else eats. Our budget is tight already. What are peoples thoughts regarding this?? Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Also, does anyone know if we had a 6hr package, would she do 4hrs before the meal and then come back and do 2hrs at the dessert party?? This would be ideal - but I guess probably not realistic!!

Thanks Vicky and Rob

 

[CharacterFan]

If you are doing an Illuminations Dessert Party, you can't have Misty do that. since it's inside the parks.

I know some people have had photographers come back and do dessert parties before the rules changed.

 

[Lindsay22]

We had Randy. We got him the vendor meal and when we sat down to eat, he went to eat (somewhere in the back I think). When he was finished he came and got us and we snuck out for some super secret pictures in France

 

[mickeythemouse]

Sorry I forgot to say our dessert party is at Sago Cay, so Misty is allowed to be there.

 

[gibsi53]

This is probably a ridiculous question, but-

When the photog is eating is the clock still running?

I'm in the same 4hr block and am getting worried also!

 

[honey2741]

This is probably a ridiculous question, but-

When the photog is eating is the clock still running?

I'm in the same 4hr block and am getting worried also!

GREAT QUESTION! I'm not sure, but look forward to the answers.

 

[daisygirl902]

I have already taked to Randy about this - he's going to stay for 4 hours in the afternoon for the ceremony and photos after, and then come back for the Wishes Cruise at 8 PM. I couldn't believe he was OK with that set up - but we thought the same thing, why pay for extra hours during the supper hour when we know we'll probably be about 2 hours.

 

[Chilly]

I have already taked to Randy about this - he's going to stay for 4 hours in the afternoon for the ceremony and photos after, and then come back for the Wishes Cruise at 8 PM. I couldn't believe he was OK with that set up - but we thought the same thing, why pay for extra hours during the supper hour when we know we'll probably be about 2 hours.

Yes he is doing that for me as well.

 

[GrillMouster]

The photographers' lunch break usually lasts just long enough to "inhale" the food. Even then, they're ready on a moment's notice to drop everything and capture grandpa's surprise breakdancing solo. The meal period is often a time in which the photographer will take table shots if you request them. Weddings are a rare gathering of friends and family that you haven't seen in a long time and some that you'll see for the very last time. Everyone is dressed to the nines and looks great, so it's a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get some great images. Sometimes meal time is a chance to get shots with the bride and groom visiting guests at the tables. It's also a great opportunity for the couple and photographer to sneak away and get some very romantic evening shots at the venue, away from the distraction of guests. Finally, meal time is a good time for the photographer to get detail shots that are important to the storytelling aspect of the wedding day. Detail shots of the rings, flowers, invitations, food, table settings, the groom whispering into the bride's ear, and things that usually go unnoticed is what makes a difference between the professional photographer and cousin Larry the hobbiest. Detail shots also make the difference between a fairy tale storybook album and a plain ole' book of pictures that just documents the day's events.

Most weddings occur on a Saturday, and there are only 52 of those each year. Fewer still are in the peak wedding season, and sometimes the photographer needs some Saturdays to him/herself, as they, too, have familes, vacations, events, etc.. A photographer's time is money, so if the photographer shoots for 4 hours , and at your request, goes away for 2 hours then returns to shoot for two more hours, he's still dedicated eight hours of his time (plus travel) to your wedding. I don't know whether Randy charges separately for 6 hours vs 8 hours of coverage, but if he does, and he's willing to only charge you for six hours, even though you've taken up 8 hours of this day, then he's being very generous. I would show may appreciate with a generos tip.

 

[tiggerrifficheidi]

Ours actually borrowed our rings and took creative pics with them. They also took pics of the food and the cake and all the decorations...