how do i get everyone to line up so we can do the 'leaving reception' photo?

im stressing about the little things haha

Question Asked: 29/06/2017

Wedding Date: 9/08/2018

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The Light Industry

(29) · Victoria Statewide

Posted: 19/04/2018

A great photographer should have already discussed this with you, well prior to your wedding day. Generally an MC would direct guests to whatever has been planned with you beforehand, but if they can't (or don't), the photographer could possibly step in to assist.

Often the lighting can be less at this time, people can be walking around everywhere and therefore significant planning/creativity is involved to capture the best photographs at this moment of the evening. A great photographer should be very aware of the lighting at every point along your journey to say goodbye and then walk out of the reception venue. It will affect the lenses and the artificial light that they (should) have prepared to introduce into the shots they take.

All the best for your wedding!
Luke

www.thelightindustry.com

0402746041

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Allan Smailes Photography

(1) · Townsville / Magnetic Island

Posted: 13/10/2017

The MC should do this for you then the Photographer does the Shoot.

Rod Noendeng Photography

(15) · Brisbane | Ipswich | Springfield Lakes | Gold Coast | Sunshine Coast | Toowoomba

Posted: 5/10/2017

Hi! Grab someone who knows most the guests and is not too shy. This could be a sister, a cousin or a good friend. Get them to organise the crowd and your MC to announce it. Just make sure your photographer knows what is happening. Especially where and when. By the end of the night everyone will be in a great mood and are looking forward to participate. All the best on your lovely day!

Photos By Suzie

(2) · Melbourne

Posted: 17/09/2017

Hi there,

This is something that can be announced over the PA by your MC and the photography team can also assist in positioning everyone for that moment.

Let me know if you have any further questions or would like to see any of my packages.

Thanks

Suzie

Evermore Photographics

(47) · South Australia

Posted: 15/09/2017

List on the invite or get your MC to organise.

Cheers Colin 

Charlie Ralph Photography

(14) · Sydney and Surrounds

Posted: 15/09/2017

Hello! What I recommend is that you ask two members of your bridal party to be responsible for this. Ask them to talk to your photographer first and ask where the best spot might be for them to arrange it. Then leave it in their capable hands. The day should be for you to enjoy rather to spend it organising people! That's why you have your close friends and family to help ;) The DJ can make an announcement and then your friends can place people. I wouldn't leave this to your photographer to do as I am sure that you would prefer that your photographer remains capturing moments and getting into position rather than grouping people together! Hope that helps! 

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