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Golden Hour Photos Help

Alison, on March 18, 2022 at 7:50 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 1 5

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Hi brides! So recently I was discussing pictures and the overall general timeline of our wedding and the topic of golden hour photos came up. I assumed this was something only the bride and groom did with the photographer for a few minutes during the reception (assuming that’s when sunset happens). However my future MIL made a comment about getting the family out there for photos too (essentially the same style photos we’d do at the church after the ceremony). I wasn’t planning on spending that much time away from my reception as I assume golden hour portraits with just the bride and groom may take a little while not including adding the entire family. Plus isn’t the wedding photography supposed to mainly be the bride and groom and bride and groom plus family and bridal party? Like it’s not a photoshoot for everyone even though MIL is paying for the photographer (I think MIL wanted just photos of her and her husband too etc). I’m thinking I may need my photographer to step in with the firm hand on the priorities of the photo schedule and if other people want individual photos they can do that on their own time? But I’m not sure what is kind of the norm…

So I guess I just want advice. How long did you golden hour photos take? Who was included in them? What are your thoughts on my situation?

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Latest activity by Samantha, on March 22, 2022 at 1:17 PM

Devoted December 2022
Lydia · on March 18, 2022 at 8:05 PM
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Our wedding is in the winter, so golden hour is going to be during cocktail hour, immediately after the ceremony. We're planning to doing a first look and most of our photos with the wedding party before the ceremony, but family photos will probably happen during golden hour. In your case, it doesn't seem like you're interested in having a second set of the family photos, in which case I think asking your photographer for help managing expectations could be a good idea.
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Beginner September 2022
Alison · on March 18, 2022 at 8:09 PM
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I guess I’m just not sure how many sets of family photos is normal? I’m also worried (based on being a part of past weddings) at how long it takes to corral everyone and that taking away from our time enjoying the reception and our time doing portrait photos together.
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Jacks · on March 18, 2022 at 8:57 PM
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They don't need to be in more than one set of photos. I'd say no to that idea. "We won't be able to accommodate everyone for both sets of photos, the golden hour ones will be (Your FI) and I". Don't explain, don't give reasons, and just keeeeeep repeating it. Sounds like FMIL wants multiple family photos.
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Stacey · on March 18, 2022 at 10:33 PM
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Maybe emphasize that the beauty of Golden Hour photos is that it provides a very romantic backdrop for the couple. And you’re not looking for romantic family photos, Lol.
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Samantha · on March 22, 2022 at 1:17 PM
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We're doing all family photos before the ceremony along with our first look photos, specifically so we have a golden hour outdoor reception and some couple's photos at sunset. One set inside the ceremony venue and maybe a few smaller shots at the reception are usually the only family photos taken.
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