how close should my wedding photos location be to my ceremony and reception?

If this is what matters most, I think go for it! Obviously being realistic about planning your day's schedule is important. However a great photographer should always be planning to make things as time efficient as possible. A few things to think about in preperation for this would be:

- Making sure there's plenty of snacks/entertainment for the bridal party along the way

- Confirming with the driver/s about the safest & fastest routes to ceremony-photoshoot-reception

- Making sure the photographer is very aware of the locations, to minimise the preperation/packup time at your ceremony-photoshoot-reception

- You may also consider having the photographer travel in the bridal car. That way you could get some shots along the way. Or if any of the schedule changes on the day, at least you're all then together and can maximise photo time.

All the best for your big day!

Luke
www.thelightindustry.com

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There are number of factors to be included here. Firstly, how long do you want to be away from your guests?

Secondly, is there a location of special significance that you want included.

I always recommend keeping the travel to minimum. No one really wants to be waiting an hour and a half for you to return.

Great question

My one tip here would be discuss this with your wedding photographer. 

Half an hour doesnt seem too far- its just something you have to think about in terms of 30mins to location and 30 mins back. plus then obvs the photo time.

Where are you having your wedding?

There might be something a little closer that might be similar.

You need to think about the lighting too- as photographers you need to be sure the lighting is suited to the location- so think aout the times of which you are holding your portrait sessions too.

That romantic glow of a sunset is a photographers dream- so need to take this into account too- if it means this could be missed within the travel times I would consider a closer location

Happy to answer any further questions

Good luck with it all

Madeleine

As long as you allocate the appropriate time for photos and factor in travel time both there and back, a 30 minute drive for a location you prefer is completely reasonable! Any photographer would be happy to drive a little further to get the best possible photos on the day.

Great question!  Definitely keep the two a close together as possible (5 mins drive or so - ideally walking distane).

Every minute on your wedding day really counts so you don't want to waste valuable time sitting in a car. Also, imagine if there's a traffic jam and you have all of yoiur guests waitng for you.. what then?

Summary - keep them v close to each other - ideally walking distance!

Most of time, our client prefer to keep them about half an hour away. 

• It all depends how much time you have allocated for photos. If you have the time and it’s somewhere you really want photos done then go for it. If you have time restrictions from when the ceremony and family shots are finalised and your entry into the reception you may be better served by finding somewhere closer and getting some awesome photos taken. However as I tell all my brides, it’s your wedding so do it the way you want. Best of luck!