Second Shooter Guide

Guys Getting Ready

• Groom Details: Watch, shoes, tie, cuff links, anything monogrammed.
• Groomsman Gifts
• Groomsmen Prep: Helping each other flip down collars, tie ties, etc.
• Everyone hanging out
• Groom Prep Shot Ideas: Buttoning cuffs, tying tie, putting on jacket, tying shoes, best man or fatherly figure helping groom put on jacket
• Groom Portraits: Full body shot, half body shot, headshot. Groom smiling looking away, groom smiling looking at camera.

Groomsmen Portraits

• Have the guys empty out their pockets of cellphones and keys
• Individual portraits of the groom with each groomsman. Landscape and horizontal shots of each.
• Formal group photo: Hands clasped (right over left), jacket buttoned, smiling at the camera.
• Relaxed group photo: Jackets unbuttoned, hands in pockets smiling at the camera. We do a group “bro” hug. Then do a walking shot and any other creative shots utilizing the venue. 

First Look

• Second shooter: Aim at bride during the first look.
• Start far back at the start of the first look to capture the bride walking up to the groom.
• Then zoom in to get tight shots of the bride interacting with the groom. 
• Watch for Jiza's angle and shoot at a different angle.

Ceremony

• Start at the back and capture the bride and her father entering, and then get a shot of them from behind as they walk down the aisle.
• Wide angle ceremony shot from the back.
• Shoot different/opposite angles of Jiza (without getting her in the shots)
• Follow bride & groom after recessional for candid shots

Family Formals

No Shooting. If Jiza does not have an assistant that day, assist with checklist and call out groups/family names to set up groups. 

Cocktail Hour

• If Jiza is shooting couple & bridal party portraits, photograph guests at cocktail hour.
• Details shots of decor, table, bar, appetizer trays, etc.
• Wide angle shots of the building outdoors

Reception

• Entrance and introductions at different angles
• First Dances: Assist with OCF (if no assistant), shoot at different angles from Jiza (if shooting)
• Cake and Bouquet Toss: Assist with OCF (if no assistant), shoot at different angles from Jiza (if shooting)
• Exit: If present for the exit, please handle OCF.
• Please note: If you are using an on-camera flash, please be careful not to shoot your flash directly into Jiza's camera

THINGS TO NOTE:

• No tilts or angles please
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