Question for you wedding photographers???

[Lelasmama05]

I am planning my wedding for July of 2010 in Seattle. It's going to be outside on the beach wich I know is a nightmare for photographers... but I want to shoot for a later time so it'll be more towards sunset. Would shooting for 6 for the start of the ceremony be too early or would that be a good time? I want to have it so the sunset would be during the reception so me and my fiance can get some of our pictures with the sunset. I don't want it to be too late for people though. I figure the ceremony won't be very long but knowing my family we'll be there probably till 10 or 11 if we start at 6. What are your thoughts/suggestions

[cdifoto]

I call dibs.

In Mexico, Kristen started the ceremony at 6. It was overcast-ish so the timing sun-wise was rather moot but we had plenty of light remaining for group shots and some fun stuff out on the rocks and such before heading in for the reception.

[TheHoff]

I'm sure your enthusiasm for porn helps bidding for jobs here

to OP: July at this latitude means 6pm is still pretty high in the sky. That would probably give you nice light for the after ceremony work. I'd plan more around your optimum schedule and your family's needs rather than the absolute best light for the photos, though. Anyone worth their salt will work with the light given.

[cdifoto]

Originally Posted by TheHoff

I'm sure your enthusiasm for porn helps bidding for jobs here

It does! I make brides pounce on their grooms. Literally.

[cdifoto]

BTW - the ceremony was only about 15 minutes from walking down the aisle to first kiss. Last frame of the night was shot a few minutes past 10.

[TheHoff]

Originally Posted by cdifoto

I call dibs.

In Mexico, Kristen started the ceremony at 6. It was overcast-ish so the timing sun-wise was rather moot but we had plenty of light remaining for group shots and some fun stuff out on the rocks and such before heading in for the reception.

Our light goes until 9:30pm here in July.

[lovebugg]

Don't let Cdi's porn fetish scare you, he's actually a pertty decent photographer.

[Lelasmama05]

LOL! doesn't scare me too much I'm pretty laid back... it just sucks b/c I won't be much fun. I can't stand for very long periods of time and I definitely won't be able to jump I was worried that it might be a little too early and the photographer wouldn't stay long enough for the sunset but I wanted to do it early enough for their to be enough lighting to do the group pictures and such without being too blown out and bright. I do like the idea of having a later wedding b/c we want to bbq and stuff so it will be a pretty laid back fun wedding, I just am scared it's going to rain. you never know here in seattle... so we'll definitely have to have a plan B. I'll have to check out your work and keep you in consideration

[cdifoto]

You don't HAVE to jump. I already have a kick ass idea in mind for that. You WILL be fun though. I guaran-damn-tee it.

I have condoms for my cameras so even if we get soaked, I'll be taking photos of y'all freaking out.


EDIT: Actually my idea might be kinda gay after all, but it's worth a try.

[Lelasmama05]

I'd be willing to try I love creativity along with tradition. The place I'm pretty set on is Golden Gardens bathhouse. http://www.seattle.gov/parks/reserva...denGardens.htm I'll have the ceremony right there on the beach and then the reception in the hall. I thought the building with the brick was really pretty. I've been there but didn't get the chance to check out the building. I do have one other photographer in mind but it's not set yet so I'll definitely keep you in mind

[lovebugg]

Yeah the jumping photo's are fun, but you don't have to jump. You and the groom could be sitting or standing and the groomsmen and bridesmaids can be jumping in the back ground...that's all that is needed to make a goofy, fun and favorite image from your wedding.

Don, you're talking like you've already been booked, if so you're taking me along right? you'd better!

[TheHoff]

If you can't jump, cdi always has the trapeze.

[cdifoto]

Originally Posted by Lelasmama05

I'd be willing to try I love creativity along with tradition. The place I'm pretty set on is Golden Gardens bathhouse. http://www.seattle.gov/parks/reserva...denGardens.htm I'll have the ceremony right there on the beach and then the reception in the hall. I thought the building with the brick was really pretty. I've been there but didn't get the chance to check out the building. I do have one other photographer in mind but it's not set yet so I'll definitely keep you in mind

That'll be friggin' awesome.

[cdifoto]

Originally Posted by TheHoff

If you can't jump, cdi always has the trapeze.

Yeah I'll just have to rinse it off.

[cdifoto]

Originally Posted by lovebugg

Yeah the jumping photo's are fun, but you don't have to jump. You and the groom could be sitting or standing and the groomsmen and bridesmaids can be jumping in the back ground...that's all that is needed to make a goofy, fun and favorite image from your wedding.

Don, you're talking like you've already been booked, if so you're taking me along right? you'd better!

If you want to, sure!