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Wedding photographers, as well as other wedding vendors, are often booked out many months in advance.

The peak booking season is during the first quarter of the year for the following year. Therefore, it is highly recommended to reach out about 1 to 1.5 years in advance.

An engagement session usually lasts about 1 hour and is hardly any different from a "regular" couple shoot.

The shoot can either be planned as a surprise proposal, where one partner does not know that a proposal will happen during the session, or it can be scheduled after the engagement, for example, to take photos for your save-the-date cards.

Such a shoot is also an excellent opportunity to get to know your wedding photographer. It gives you the chance to get a feel for each other and build a connection before the wedding, so you no longer feel like "strangers."
Many photographers (myself included) offer discounted rates for this session if the wedding is booked with them as well.

Setting:
I prefer a natural environment rather than a traditional studio atmosphere. This could be out in nature, such as a meadow, a forest, your own backyard, a lake, or a similar location. If the weather is unfavorable or if you prefer a particularly cozy setting, I love doing an "in-home lifestyle session." For this, we can either use your own four walls or do the shoot in my studio. Please do not let the word "studio" mislead you – it is furnished just like a cozy living room, specially designed for these situations.

A civil ceremony is a formal act, and in past years, many couples viewed it rather as a mere formality. Today, however, the tide is turning, and this supposedly formal act is increasingly becoming the main wedding ceremony. More and more registrars also work part-time as independent wedding celebrants, allowing them to turn the formal ceremony into a deeply emotional speech. It is no surprise that more and more couples are now choosing to have "only" a civil wedding.

If you decide to go this route or if you would like to have additional photographic coverage for your civil ceremony, here is what you should know:

Check with the registrar beforehand to ensure that a wedding photographer and, if applicable, a second shooter are welcome.

Find out whether other weddings are scheduled right before or after yours, as this could impact your cocktail hour, congratulations, or photos.

How long does the ceremony last? Usually, it takes between 20 and 40 minutes (depending on the registrar).

If you want photographic coverage for your civil ceremony, you should plan for about 3 to 4 hours in total.

If the registry office is located in an area with restricted access, requiring a parking permit or a longer walk, coordinate with your photographer on how to get there, especially if there is heavy equipment to carry.

Documenting the preparations ("Getting Ready") is becoming increasingly popular. Brides, in particular, are now often accompanied by a photographer starting right from the hair and makeup styling.

It is highly recommended to capture the getting ready for both the bride and the groom. For this, working as a photographer duo is ideal, as it allows us to split up and save time.

The getting ready does not necessarily need to be photographed from the very first minute. It is usually best to start when the bride is about three-quarters finished with her hair and makeup, allowing the final touches to be beautifully captured. It is important that the bride and groom are not yet fully dressed and that they are getting ready not too far apart from each other, for example, at home or in the same hotel (unless you have two photographers, in which case a greater distance is also possible).

If bridal party members, bridesmaids, or groomsmen are also present during the getting ready, it is advisable to plan for a bit more time.
A relaxed timeline allows for at least 1 hour. If you are having champagne with your bridal party, 1.5 hours is even better.

Recommendation: In the hours leading up to the wedding, the bride and groom are usually so excited that the images are overflowing with genuine emotion, making these moments incredibly worthwhile to capture.

A first look is being requested by more and more couples. I can completely understand why, as it can be one of the most emotional experiences of the entire wedding day.

Typically, the first look takes place after the getting ready and before the ceremony. It is a dedicated moment to celebrate the first time the bride and groom see each other on the wedding day. Usually, no one else is present except for the photographer and the couple.

The advantages are obvious:

The couple can let their emotions run completely free without being disturbed by the wedding guests.

Much more time is taken to simply let the emotions unfold naturally. There is no clapping, cheering, or distraction. Just the moment. Just you and me.

The time pressure that many couples feel when the couple shoot takes place after the ceremony is eliminated, because no one is waiting for you. This allows the shoot to be relaxed and stress-free for both the couple and the photographer. We usually take about 1.5 hours for this and combine it directly with the couple shoot.

You have the opportunity to have the shoot at a very special location, even if it requires a few extra minutes of driving time.

Beloved pets also have the opportunity to be part of the photos without the psychological stress caused by large crowds of people.

Recommendation: The first look does not only have to happen with your partner; it can also be celebrated with your father, brother, or another close family member.

For many, the couple shoot remains the core element of the photography services.

Traditionally, the couple shoot was held either before or immediately after the ceremony. Today, we are much more flexible and have many alternative approaches for this kind of shoot. See also "First Look," "Destination Wedding," or "After-Wedding Shoot."

But let us look at the traditional shoot first: The most important question you should ask yourselves as a couple is, "How much time do we want to dedicate to the shoot?"
The entire timeline stands and falls with this question.
Personally, I prefer the following two options:

Shoot before the ceremony: The couple and the photographer take 1 to 1.5 hours for the shoot. This has the advantage that the couple is usually a bit more nervous, meaning the emotions are running high. Additionally, you can celebrate a "first look" if desired and even drive to a location that might be a few minutes further away, without making your guests wait. Your makeup, hair, suit, dress, and bouquet will also still be absolutely perfect and won't need any touching up.

Shoot after the ceremony: The couple and the photographer take 30 to a maximum of 45 minutes for the shoot. It should definitely not be any longer than that, and travel or walking times must be included in this window. The only exception is if the couple deliberately wants to take more time. In that case, however, a well-organized plan should be in place for the guests so that they do not get bored.
Usually, the congratulations and the start of the cocktail hour take place right after the ceremony. Of course, the couple participates in both. Then, appetizers are served to the guests (and perhaps a second round of champagne). This window of time is used to slip away a few yards from the guests to do the shoot. VERY IMPORTANT: The couple shoot should not take place in the presence or within the line of sight of the guests!

The timeline depends heavily on the specific event and can look different in individual cases. Here is an average estimate based on experience:

Groom's Getting Ready: 20–30 min
Bride's Getting Ready: 60 min
First Look: 10 min
Couple Shoot: 30–45 min
Group Photos: 30 min

A wedding reportage refers to the photographic coverage of the entire wedding day. There is no clearly defined limit as to when coverage qualifies as a reportage. Personally, I consider it a reportage starting from four hours of coverage. However, this has no impact on the service or price in my case. Quite the contrary: the longer you book me, the more favorable the hourly rate becomes.

What makes a wedding reportage so special?
It gives us the opportunity to capture emotions exactly as they happen. Everyone automatically adjusts their posture or expression for photos, but no one can maintain that for very long. That is the great advantage of a wedding reportage, as it allows truly natural and authentic moments to unfold.

The couple is completely free to decide how they want the reportage to be structured. For instance, many reportages begin with the getting ready and end with the cake cutting or the first dance. But again, there are no rules. You can just as easily have the reportage begin with the ceremony. There are no limits to your organizational creativity.

An after-wedding shoot is especially worthwhile if you want a very specific location for your photos. For example, if you would love to take photos at the place where you shared your first kiss or somewhere similar.

It is also ideal if there was either no time or not enough time for the couple shoot on the actual wedding day, or if the weather did not cooperate.

Traditionally, the wedding dress and suit are worn again for this shoot, but it is not a must. Likewise, there is no obligation to have your hair and makeup professionally done again. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable!

I will visit the venue together with the couple to discuss alternatives in case the weather does not cooperate. In most cases, there are dry alternatives available. Should that not be the case, I have beautiful umbrellas that can turn your couple shoot into a very special experience.

If rain is forecast well in advance, we can also use specific details to creatively embrace the situation – for example, with matching colorful rain boots, rain jackets, or beautiful umbrellas that complement each other.

There is no fixed radius – I am happy to travel anywhere as a wedding photographer, whether to Mallorca or any other country.

All usable images are edited and provided to the client. The exact number is not fixed. For a full wedding day, this can easily amount to over 700 to 1.000 images.

The editing style reflects my artistic signature and is adjusted to suit each individual situation as needed.