Quickly Shoot Family Formals with ZERO Stress!

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[TheFilmCouple_]

As wedding film/photographers on 5th year (14 years total photography) I can say this video is on point and so true! I feel lucky that my wife and I have won over the families since day one with amazing feedback from so many family members and the couples right there on the day and after. We soon realised how much you are literally marketing yourself on the day without realising. Luckily we naturally lead and direct the couples and families kindly and respecfully without thinking about it. You get better and more direct with time but being kind and respectful is something they all comment on and remember. We had 1-2 new weddings for every wedding we covered just from them and families loving us and recommending to others.

[vkmccable]

I was a wedding photographer for 12 years, back in the day of film with my hubby as a second, back-up. This sounds SO familiar. It works slick as butter. This saves a bunch of time. I went so far as to take family photos before the ceremony as long as the bride and groom didn't mind seeing each other before the ceremony. Many, many couples loved this idea, when explained the families could go to the reception right after the ceremony, and they would have my undevided attention after the ceremony and we could create magical moments.

[RadhiRaunak]

You are so giving.., Katelyn.
Thankyou so much
I am not a professional and am learning photography with many online resources and yours is a great one….

[pembridgehouse]

Great video Katelyn. As a retired wedding photographer this is spot on.It's one thing to be an accomplished photographer but this content is so important. Thanks Geoff

[robsgirl]

Yes!!! This is wonderful! I have been told several times, " wow family photos went so smoothly! I've never seen them done so quickly"
As a guest I hate waiting an hour for the bride and groom to finally enter the reception, so as a photographer I try to keep it organized, and make it quick.
I also could not get them done without my husband.

By far this is the best advice I ever heard from a photographer. I get lots of compliments for the way I deal with the family, especially the elderly during a wedding. You are absolutely right about this portion of the event and that it cannot be wasted. They keep sending me referrals after referrals, they love that we love the bride, groom and treat family kindly! They really really do!

[vazgenelenavarzhabetian]

Thank you very much for all free downloads🥰

[caroleslagsvol]

What a great idea to do this post/video! Family formals are actually incredibly important because they document. My daughter loves to look through my wedding album, but mostly family formals. For some reason they transcend time when some of my artistic portraits do not.

[kennypringle]

You are one of my favorite weddings photographers to get advice from.

[MegaDreads]

You are absolutely amazing! I love your teaching style, great videos, I’m shooting my first wedding on Saturday & after watching your very informative videos, I’m not nervous (maybe a tad) anymore but very excited. Thank-you so much 😊

[kellireynolds]

This was perfect timing. So my strategy has always been start with large groups but I always tell the loudest person in the bridal party to make an announcement to have all family stay, so far it's worked great BUT this past wedding I just had this thought after years that I just wasn't loving the flow and thought it could be better and more organized. I always keep them under 30 minutes but felt something needed to be improved. While not the most exciting, it should still be a fun part of the day and all of these people are obviously people the bride and groom care about so SUPER important! LOVE all of these tips, especially having them written down. Love that Jasmine was your photographer! Her courses were the ones that got me into wedding photography! Also, you're a super human! I'm not sure how you do everything you do, but you seem to do it all so joyfully and from the heart!

[jowheelerphotographer]

When you talk about being in control, for me this is a must as I've found family members wander around, knowing they will probably be in a picture, but they don't know when or where, so they move around like sheep waiting for the sheepdog... I consider myself the sheepdog!

[nicolelav]

This year I finally took the leap to photograph weddings on my own, this was just SUPER helpful I want my clients to have the most amazing experience and these tips I will continue to keep in the back of my mind thanks!!!

[carlosread]

Thank you so much for this video! I live in the Dominican Republic, and I have wedding scheduled for January 28th in Tampa, FL. It makes me a little anxious to do the family formals, because I usually don't get many opportunities to practice my English. But you have given me the tips I just needed. I am going to implement the list that you mentioned, and I will try not to sound angry, nor be perceived as a dictator. You have given me some confidence that I needed! Thanks!

[kathydubois]

Great tips for doing groups! I have a party to photograph this weekend and they want family shots included. Once again, your video came at just the right time! Thank you.

[Bycloux.]

This is all so helpful, I’m currently learning about photography to change my career path 👌🏼

[brookemurray]

This video came at the perfect time! Shooting my first wedding soon and I am soaking up every bit of your educational recourses! In your wedding party portrait video you did you asked everyone to close their eyes and then smile at you. Why? Does this get a more natural smile from people with this method 😊 thank you so much for all you do! You’re making me a better photographer and I’m so grateful

[TaylorMcCoy-rl]

my favorite. <3 so much information i've learned from your videos and the fb group! thank you katelyn

[joannanowacka]

I don't shoot weddings but i love to listen when you speak about it, and this was one of the most enjoyable videos in this topic. Love your attitude!

[gerihenry]

Just found you, thank God, wedding photo shoot today, ! But thankful that I now have a new favorite YouTuber. I will definitely be watching more of your videos, thank you for the content I also believe that it is very important to be kind and someone’s most special their lives.