Wedding Photographers, Videographers & Content Creators

Working Together to Keep Your Day Running Smoothly

Weddings are evolving, and it's becoming increasingly common for couples to have a photographer, videographer and content creator capturing their day.

Weddings are evolving, and it’s becoming more common for some couples to have a photographer, videographer and a content creator to document their day

First things first: I'm absolutely not against having a content creator at your wedding! Some are wonderful to work alongside, capturing all those fun behind-the-scenes moments you can relive the very next morning while eating leftover wedding cake in bed. Honestly, love that for you.

But when several people are capturing the same moments, it's important to communicate how everyone will work together. Without a little planning, things can get unintentionally complicated, affecting the flow of your day and, potentially, the photos in your final gallery.

Who's doing what?

Generally, your photographer will lead the portrait session, working alongside your videographer if you have one. Content creators may also want to capture these moments, but their approach can be quite different.

Some work quietly in the background, while others may direct the couple, request additional shots, recreate social media trends or film closely alongside the photographer.

Neither approach is necessarily wrong, but it's important that everyone understands the plan before the wedding day.

When we head off for portraits, it's often one of the few opportunities you'll have to slow down, spend time together and enjoy a moment away from the celebrations.

My approach is relaxed and natural. I'm watching how you interact, how the light falls, whether your veil is trying to attack your face in the wind, and capturing all those lovely in-between moments.

That natural flow can become difficult when multiple people are giving directions, filming over my shoulder, stepping into my shooting position or regularly stopping the session to recreate specific content.

And with a wedding day running to a schedule, time spent repeating or pausing moments is time we can't get back.

A little communication goes a long way

If you'd love your content creator to capture specific moments, trends or behind-the-scenes footage, that's absolutely fine! I simply ask that you let me know beforehand so we can plan how to make it all work.

Before the wedding, it's worth asking your content creator how they typically work with the photographer, particularly during portraits and other key moments.

Please let me know if you'd like your content creator to take a more active role in directing your portraits or if there are particular shots you'd like them to prioritise. This helps me plan accordingly and ensures we're all working towards the same vision.

On the day, clear roles and a little consideration go a long way. Giving each other space to work, avoiding competing directions and respecting the time allocated for portraits helps everyone do their best work.

The goal? A calm, fun experience.

We're all there for the same reason: to help you remember your wedding day in the best possible way.

The dream team is one where everyone communicates, collaborates and respects each other's role, so you can enjoy the experience without feeling pulled in a dozen different directions.

All I ask is that we communicate beforehand, so I can give you the best possible experience and gallery.

Trust me to guide your photography, trust your other vendors to do their thing, and give yourselves permission to simply be together.

Because the best photos often happen when you forget about the cameras and get lost in the moment.

And if your veil flies off into a nearby tree at some point… don't worry. I've got you!

A quick note for your wedding planning checklist

If you've booked a content creator or videographer, please let me know before the wedding. I'd love to understand how they work, what moments you'd like them to capture and whether they plan to direct any part of your portrait session.

This isn't about limiting what anyone can create. It's about making sure we're on the same page, respecting everyone's role and protecting the time we have together to create your wedding photos.