SUNSOAR PHOTOGRAPHY

Please ensure your make up artist does not use any product with minerals and avoid day of mineral SPF use. This will help avoid "flashback" from our external lighting sources which will result in a very pale/raccoon faced complexion in photos​

Avoid glossy lipstick and consider using a matte foundation or powder that will reduce the chance of having a shiny face in images. Make sure either you provide your own lipstick or have your makeup artist include some in a to-go container for touch ups after the ceremony. ​

Generally speaking, have any contour & blush increased about 15% to compensate for natural image flattening in photography

Please have your artist pack any critical touch up items. We can assist you with this on the day of before portraits if a touch up is required. 

We recommend adding 30-45 minutes to whatever timeframe the hair and makeup artist gives you for completion. This is typically the part of scheduling that goes over on a wedding day. 

If you intend to do your own makeup please do a trial run beforehand to get accurate timing!

If you need help finding a makeup artist please let us know ASAP

Make sure to have completed a trial run with whatever veil/cap you may be using (if any) and confirm where they would like it to be located with a photo. If you are keeping your hair down please make sure they place a hair shelf for us to anchor your veil to

For Updos : please have your hairdresser pack additional bobby pins for us to use if needed and bring your favorite hair spray along with to help smooth your hair down and/or secure it up. 

For long hairstyles: bring whatever smoothing balm or oil that your stylist recommends on the day of. If going with a long hairstyle we do recommend testing it out close to your wedding day to see how it will hold in the heat/humidity (especially if it is against your hairs natural texture)

For the guys:  please bring your favorite hair balm with just in case we need to soothe some flyaways!

In order to do a private session with our bride/groom we require at least 30 minutes of alone time. Please plan accordingly (we recommend first looks whenever the couple is comfortable with it  for a low stress day and lots of great photos!)

If we are wanting to do a sunset photo session please plan to leave 45 minutes before sundown. These are weather dependent sessions and we will advise you if the weather conditions won't allow it

Ensure the presence of all the family members required at your wedding photos for our scheduled session time. Plan for about 5 minutes per photo for shots with fewer than 14 people, and about 10 minutes per photo for shots with more than 14 people. Make sure to plan for ample timing and make sure these guests are aware of where they need to be & when.

Pre-assign a family member or friend who knows the faces of your family members to help identify them for photos. 

Please make sure the cutting of the cake or any exit fanfare occurs within the booking time frame. ​

As a reminder - the photographer, videographer and/or second shooter (if booked) will eat when the bride/groom are eating to ensure we are free for important wedding events. If your timeline requires an adjustment to this plan please let us know ASAP so we can schedule accordingly.