Are you searching for a wedding photographer to capture your best day ever at Payson Temple? As a wedding photographer who was raised Mormon, I’m sharing all of my best tips for capturing your wedding. From the moment the doors of the temple swing open, all the way up to your group photos. Keep reading for more.
It’s All About Timing
Photos of your sealing at Payson Temple are not allowed. However, there are still plenty of ways to create a beautiful variety of wedding portraits when your sealing ceremony is complete.
From experience, I know that once your sealing begins, it can take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour, to complete. So I like to arrive at your temple early. During your ceremony, many of your guests will be waiting outside. This is the perfect time for me to work on documentary wedding photography of your friends and family. In addition to those candid details of your guests, I also like to use this time for photos of the temple grounds.
But, it’s all about the moment the doors swing open and you are officially married. There is nothing better than seeing the excitement on the faces of my brides & grooms after they’ve tied the knot. I know they want that unforgettable photo that says “We did, we’re married”! And as your photographer I will be on hand, among your guests, to capture your moment.
Payson Temple Wedding Pictures
The architecture of Payson Temple is stunning and makes a beautiful backdrop for photos. Once you’ve made your exit, and your friends and family have erupted in celebration, it’s time to capture your wedding portraits. One of my favorite things to do as a Payson Temple wedding photographer is to take my couples around all four sides of the temple for photos.
The light and view from each side of the temple will vary greatly and exploring the outer perimeter will help us work together to create a full album of wedding photos for you to cherish forever. Additionally, the range of emotions you’ll experience once your ceremony is complete will create the most beautiful imagery. I find it’s equally important to capture a range of emotions along with the posed photos. Because some of the most beautiful photos are created out of raw emotion.
After your exit, your excitement is at an all-time high and you’ll want to savor that moment, for as long as possible. The group photos with your wedding party and family will come next, but right now, this moment is yours to cherish.
Group Photos
Ask friends and family who are expected to be waiting for you outside the temple, to arrive at least 30 minutes after the start of your sealing time. This will allow time for everyone to settle in and for me to talk to your guests about what to expect once you are ready to join them for group photos.
You’ve had your grand exit and extra time to soak up your newlywed status Now it’s time to rejoin your wedding party, friends, and family. First and foremost, let everyone congratulate you and exchange all the hugs and kisses necessary. Group photos with a large number of people can tend to get chaotic when excitement is in the air.
There are plenty of beautiful locations at your temple for me to organize group photos. But once we are ready to get started, it’s important that everyone is on the same page. This is why I recommend group photos long after the bubble-blowing and ribbon wands have been put away.
When I initially chat with my couples, I like to talk to them about a shot list. Having a shot list in place will provide me with the names of friends and family you’d like to take photos with. Along with the different groupings we’ve discussed. Putting this information together in advance helps things run smoothly when it’s time to bring everyone together.
You can learn more about the experience I provide as a Payson Temple Wedding Photographer & Videographer, at this link.
Your Wedding Party
As a Pasyon Temple wedding photographer, I know from experience that capturing photos with your wedding party will be one of the most fun experiences. The members of your wedding party, your siblings, cousins, and closest friends, are usually the people who know you best.
I typically ask my couples for the names of every member of their wedding party. This allows me to work on groupings through their shot list, well in advance. It seems pretty straightforward, right? The groomsmen with the bride, the bridesmaids with the groom. Everybody switches, and then everyone comes together. But it’s much more than that.
Your groupings will depend on who is in your wedding party. For example, if your siblings are in your wedding party, it’s likely you’ll want a photo of just you and them. Many of my couples also like to take individual photos with each member of their wedding party. I know that the members of your wedding party are the most cherished people in your inner circle. So it’s important to spend as much time with them in front of the camera as you did with your other groupings.
LDS Wedding Videography
The final component of your Payson Temple wedding is videography. With videography, the same rules apply, and video footage is not allowed at your sealing ceremony. However, many of my couples choose to exchange private vows after their sealing. Your private vows can be captured on video. In addition to your grand exit, and the celebratory moments spent with your friends and family. You can see a beautiful example of this in Samantha and Matthew’s LDS wedding video, below.