- It's very common for gay couples to get prepared for their gay wedding together. They often see each other before the ceremony so if there's hair and makeup to be done, it's usually done together. There are some great opportunities for intimate getting ready photos and I always encourage my clients to book the photographer long enough to get that coverage.
- This means that you might not capture that wonderful "first look" photo.
- Many gay couples have their formal photos taken before the wedding, rather than during cocktail hour. A few reasons why but it comes down to wanting to enjoy cocktail hour. Also, if the ceremony and reception are in the same location, the rental period is often still 5 hours (as opposed to 5 hours just for the reception) so I like to keep my couples present and engaged during that entire time, not have them whisked away for up to an hour for photos.
- Gay couples often process down two aisles during the gay wedding ceremony, or walk in from two different directions. This is notable because a site visit is a good idea in order to determine where to stand so you can pivot to capture both partners' processional. If you can't identify a good position, you may consider speaking with your client about hiring a second shooter.
- Finally, gay wedding receptions are an exercise in omission rather than addition. You'll notice very few formal dances, no bouquet or garter toss, and sometimes not even a cake cutting.
Have you noticed these trends when shooting gay weddings?
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