Formal Group Portraits | Strike a Pose | ABM Photography

February 26, 2017

top_of_evergreen-3 Formal Group Portraits | Strike a Pose | ABM Photography

At ABM Photography we pride ourselves in capturing the most natural, candid portraiture possible. This style showcases your day as it was, helping to bring your personalities forward and documenting your day for a lifetime of memories.

While we shoot the majority of our images this way, it’s also very important to capture traditional formal portraits as well.  If you choose to do a First Look, we typically focus on getting the immediate family photos done right after the First Look and focus on the extended family photos right after the ceremony.

We usually allow 2-4 minutes for each desired grouping to insure maximum results with minimal time. (Make sure all flowers and boutonnieres are delivered on time and affixed to family members and to the wedding party in advance.)  Also, make sure your florist deliver the bouquets where your putting on your wedding dress.

Because we prefer to keep the number of groups to ten or less for more intimate group shots, we always start with the largest group and break it down after that to allow for mingling. As time permits, we love to include a picture of the bride with each of her bridesmaids and the groom with each of his groomsmen, since each person has been invited due to close, personal ties with the couple.

If you have ideas for any “can’t-miss” portrait groupings you would like to see photographed during this time, make sure to note them during the Final Consultation.  We have a special section on our Photo Checklist called “Special Requests” that is specially designed for these photos.

We’re happy to work with you to capture all of your special moments!

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