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HOW LONG DO YOU NEED A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER FOR?

 

When considering the length of coverage you need with your wedding photographer, it’s important to identify how much of the day you wish to document.  

What moments from your day will be so important that you would include them in your album?  What moments would you display as artwork in your home?  What moments will you want to remember and share with your grandchildren when you’re 70?  Your wedding photographer’s job is to tell the story of your day, but you get to decide where that story starts and where that story ends.

When we advise our clients in selecting the amount of coverage that is right for them, we look at all the events taking place the day of the wedding and how long each event will take.  It’s also important to factor in the time it takes to pack and transport gear to travel from one location to another as well.  Most wedding days look something like this –

  • Guys prep – we recommend one hour to cover candids, details & a couple posed shots.
  • Girls prep – we recommend one hour to cover candids, details & a couple posed shots.
  • Creatives – we recommend one to one and a half hours to capture first look (if before ceremony), and photograph romantic images in a variety of locations with  the bride and groom together.
  • Ceremony – approximately 30 minutes.
  • Family Pictures – we recommend at least 30 minutes depending on family size.
  • Cocktail hour
  • Reception – the time it takes to cover announcements, cake cutting, toasts, dinner, first dances, bouquet & garter tosses, & send off

To see how these parts can fit together within a real schedule, explore our Atlanta wedding photography timeline planning guide. It includes sample timelines for full wedding days and intimate celebrations, with practical allowances for portraits, travel, Atlanta traffic, and changing seasonal light.

In the end, there are no right or wrong answers.  The most important thing in choosing the number of hours you will need with your wedding photographer is to consider what will be important to you in the long run.

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Meet Us - About Jaimie & Kyle

Meet Jaimie Dee

Hi! We're Jaimie & Kyle (+Associates) with Jaimie Dee Photography. We're Atlanta photographers based in the metro area and service clients all over the globe. Jaimie Dee Photography was established in 2008. We're primarily a wedding and portrait studio. Our images are crisp, clean & colorful and strike a balance between classic and candid styled portraits. Aside from the photography, we help you craft the perfect photo experience - from the beginning planning stages to the finished artwork hanging on your walls. When you're in front of our camera, we'll also offer you gentle guidance through a combo of stationary and movement based poses. We'll help bring out your inner diva too - even if you're shy! If you're looking for a photographer in the metro Atlanta area or beyond, we'd love to meet you!

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"Jaimie and Kyle captured our wedding day perfectly. We booked them for our engagement photos and we knew then that they had to join us for our wedding too! They are such an incredible team and so much fun! ... they really put us at ease. Our wedding photos look like US in the best way possible. They captured our dynamic, our silliness, and of course our love for each other...  You absolutely must book them for your big day."

– Rhiannon Youngbauer | Bride

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"... [Jaimie] was patient, friendly, and professional throughout the whole experience, and seemed genuinely interested in our story and relationship... She was able to very naturally capture our moments of happiness, and was a pro at finding great shots. Even the sales aspect of their services are very well put together and thorough. 100% recommend, and we will be contacting them for any services we need in the future."

– Corey McPhetridge | Groom

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" ... THE most organized, thoughtful, and excellent photography duo in the industry! Hands down!!  I have had the pleasure of working with Jaimie Dee and Kyle for years, and they NEVER miss! My clients adore them and are always given the VIP treatment. I love their attention to detail, their masterful eye, and how they can be everywhere they need to be to capture the key moments.  We love them and highly recommend them!"

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Wedding Photography Packages

All Full Day Wedding Photography Collections Include:

Every full wedding collection is built around the same teams, planning process, and craftsmanship we've refined across 150+ weddings.

Teams of 2

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    Heirloom Album

    Receive a luxury album to preserve your memories forever. (Learn More)

      Timeless Editing

      Color-accurate, polished editing that still looks like you. (Learn More)

      Thorough Coverage

      100-150 images per hour to capture every detail, emotion, and special moment. (Learn More)

      Tailored Planning

      We build your day-of schedule with you in advance, so nothing is left to chance. (Learn More)

      Ordering Premiere

      A guided session at delivery to help you choose albums, wall art, and keepsakes. (Learn More)

      You're not just hiring someone to take photos for the day - you're hiring a team that's photographed 150+ weddings and knows how to read a room, manage a timeline, and guide people who've never been photographed professionally before. We show up as a lead and assistant photographer, build your timeline with you ahead of time, and guide you through natural, camera-shy-friendly posing so nothing feels stiff. When your gallery arrives, it's true-to-life and polished - the kind of images that hold up on your wall, not just your phone. (Curious about specifics like image counts, albums, or turnaround? See the FAQ below.)

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