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Teah Atwater Photography

Wedding Photography Questionnaire

1.Bride’s Name__________________________________

Cell Phone__________________

Groom’s Name ________________________________

Cell Phone _________________

2.How did you meet? ________________________________________________________________

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3.What are your favorite dates, hobbies or interest? ________________________________________________________________

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4.What do you love about each other?

Bride______________________________________________________

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Groom_____________________________________________________

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About Your Wedding

5.Wedding Date_____________________ Time_____________________

6.Bride’s Preparation:

Location______________________________________________

Address ________________________________________zip______

Arrival Time __________________________

Do you want a Photographer present? _______________

7.Groom’s Preparation:

Location _____________________________________________

Address ________________________________________ zip ______

Arrival Time __________________________

Do you want a Photographer present? __________________

8.Matron of Honor________________________________________________

9.Maid of Honor__________________________________________________

10.Bridesmaids__________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

11.Flower Girl(s)_________________________________________________

12.Best Man____________________________________________________

13.Groomsmen_________________________________________________

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14. Ring Bearer(s)_______________________________________________

15.Ceremony Location Name________________________________________

Ceremony Location Address ______________________________________

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16.Reception Venue Name __________________________________________

Reception Venue Address _________________________________________

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17.What are your wedding colors? ____________________________________

18.What color(s) are the bridesmaids dresses?__________________________

19.How many guests are you expecting?

Wedding guest # __________________________

Reception guest # _________________________

20.If you could pick one word to describe the style of your wedding, what

would it be?_________________________________

21.What type of ceremony will the wedding be:(religious, formal,

informal?)________________________________________

22.What setting will the ceremony be in: chapel, cathedral, temple, reception hall, outdoor, tent, etc? Are there any photography restrictions at the ceremony?

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What is the approximate schedule of events

________am/pm Arrival Time for Photographer(s)

________am/pm Time for departure to Ceremony

________am/pm Arrival Time at Ceremony Location

________am/pm Ceremony Start

________am/pm Ceremony Finish

________am/pm Receiving Line Yes________ No________

________am/pm Departure from Ceremony to Reception Location

________am/pm Arrival Time at Reception Location

________am/pm Time(s) for Formal Group Photos

________am/pm Travel Time to and from Any Additional Locations

________am/pm Reception Start

________am/pm Photography End Time

________am/pm Reception Finish

The following is typically included in wedding photo coverage. Please check the items that are especially important to you.

Pre-ceremony:

___Bride’s gown, shoes, veil and jewelry

___Candid shots of the bride and her maids getting ready

___Bride heading to the ceremony site

___Best man with rings

___Candid shots of groom and groomsmen getting ready

___Groom heading to the ceremony site

Ceremony site:

___Exterior and interior of the ceremony site

___Guests arriving

___Bridal party arriving

___Bride and her father just before walking down the aisle

___Processional and recessional

___Bride and father walking down the aisle

___Groom reacting to bride walking down the aisle

___Father giving bride away

___Bride and groom reciting their vows

___Bride and groom exchanging rings

___Couple’s first kiss

___Bride and groom exiting their ceremony

___Receiving line

___Bride and groom in their getaway car

Formal portraits:

___Bride and groom - each alone

___Bride and groom - together

___Bride and groom with wedding party

___Bride with her family

___Groom with his family

___Bride and groom with bride’s family

___Bride and groom with groom’s family

___Both families together

___Bride with her mother

___Bride with her father

___Bride with her siblings

___Groom with his mother

___Groom with his father

___ Groom with his siblings

___Flower girl and ring bearers with bride and groom

___Exterior and interior shots of the reception venue

___Table settings

___Menu, escorts, and table cards

___Guest signing the book

___Food stations and bar setup during cocktail hour (if applicable)

___Wedding party entrances

___Bride and groom’s first dance

___Toasts and blessings (if applicable)

___Father-daughter dance

___Mother-son dance

___Bride and groom cutting the cake

___Band or DJ

___Guests dancing

___Bouquet and garter toss (if applicable)

___Candid shots throughout the night

___Bridal bouquet

___Boutonniere

___Details on the bride’s gown

___Details on the groom’s attire such as cuff links

___Jewelry

___Ceremony programs

___Centerpieces

___Wedding cake

___favors

Please feel free to add any picture ideas you might also like to include. (please be sure to let me know about anything special that will be happening here so that I mat anticipate capturing those moments for you.)________________________

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What is important to you when organizing your wedding photography?

Check all that apply:

___The photographer is unobtrusive on the day

___That the photographer organizes the day

___Family group shots

___Natural images (candid, etc)

___Creative images

___Prices and packages

___Online viewing

___Time it takes to see images after the wedding

___Time it takes to receive the Images

23.When do you want group family photos taken? (choose)

Before the ceremony__________ After the ceremony ___________

At reception _____________ Other ____________________________

24.Where would you like your group family photos to be take place?

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25.Do you want an intimate session for the bride and groom?

______No ______Yes, we can allow roughly 30 min away from our guests

26.Where would you like your intimate session to take place?________________

27.What styles of photos do you like/dislike?_____________________________

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28.What are your photography expectations for the big day? ________________

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29.Why did you select Storybook Photography by Teah to photograph your special day?______________________________________________________

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30.Which areas of your home are you hoping to decorate with your images?

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31.In what form would you like the images delivered (album, matted prints, canvas, disc, etc)?________________________________________________

32.Would you like your finished photos in full color, black and white or mixture of styles?__________________________________________________________

33.What is your Photography budget?_____________________

34.Anything else we should know?____________________________________

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35.How did you hear about us?_______________________________________

36. Do you have any family or friends recently engaged who you could refer us to?

Name_____________________________________Phone# ________________

Name_____________________________________Phone #________________

Name_____________________________________Phone# ________________

We want your wedding photos to be flawless. The photographer(s) will be as unobtrusive as possible and ready to capture your special moments. Here are some suggestions for you:

Avoid glossy lipstick and consider foundation or powder that will reduce the chance of having a shiny face. Please note we have seen mineral makeup cause unflattering effects with flash. The minerals have elements in it reflecting light.
In order to allow for a private photo session of Bride and Groom, we need at least 30 minutes of your time alone. If you are interested in this intimate session of the two of you and or including the bridal party, please plan accordingly.
Be kind to ensure the presence of all the family members required at your wedding photos. Plan for about 5 minutes per photo for shots with fewer than 10 people and about 10 minutes per photo for shots more than 10 people. It always takes some time to gather people together and pose them so that everyone can be seen, etc. Before the wedding day, inform the people you want in posed photos where and when they will be needed for pictures.
Pre-assign a family member or a friend who knows the people who are to be in the pictures and round them up for the photos! Getting people where they need to be for the photos is by far the most time consuming part of group shots.

Thank you again for taking the time to fill out this questionnaire. Once we have received this information we may contact you with comments, questions or suggestions.

We look forward to working with you in the near future!

Teah Atwater 419-571-5574

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