If you’ve ever attended a wedding and noticed that more than half the guests are holding a device like an iPad or smartphone in front of their face the entire ceremony… you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve even been the one holding the phone taking videos or photos.
The term “un-plugged” wedding has become a hot topic in the wedding photography world recently and even found it’s way to the front pages of Yahoo! and The Huffington Post. In a world where just about everyone has a cell phone equipped with camera and video we’ve all become “iPhone-ographers” and are constantly pulling out our phones to snap a quick photo or video. But on the day of your wedding do you want your guests focused on you or focused on photographing you?
As professional photographers we can see both sides of the coin. Guests are excited to be there and want to capture and share images from your wedding day while at the same time you’ve invited them there because they are special to you and you want them to be a part of your day.
It’s entirely up to you whether you suggest to your guests to refrain from taking photos or video during your ceremony and reception. During group photos (bridal party and family) as well as during portrait time, however we do ask that guests do not take photos. Not because we don’t want them to have them, but because it distracts and takes time away from making sure you get the images of your dreams. When other people are photographing, eyes tend to go in lots of directions and the connection between us is lost.