At Weddings of Hawaii, we only work with a select team of professional photographers to capture the unforgettable moments of your special day. Our team has expertise in capturing amazing images at our beautiful island locations. They have extensive experience with Hawaii weather at each location, so you know they’ll get you in the best light!
Here are more details on photography options to ensure you have beautiful pictures to commemorate your special day.
1. Full Digital Gallery Download
Our most popular package customization is adding the Full Digital Gallery Download. This allows you to download all of your pictures from the day with the non-commercial print release, so you can make as many prints as you’d like, even years later!
This is included in some of our wedding packages, but digital images are the #1 thing we recommend adding on!
Couples can add a digital photo package at a pre-sale rate until their wedding day. It’s a little more expensive after the wedding. Just contact us if you have questions or would like to make changes!
2. Get Family Photos
Are you expecting more than 20 guests? Is it important to get a picture with just you and Grandma? Do you want to get a shot with your best friend, who flew across the country to be at your wedding?
We’ll always make sure to get one big group photo, but you may want to consider adding additional photography time to ensure enough time for smaller group photos.
Getting photos with family and friends seems obvious, but time flies by. In fact, this happens enough that we included it in our post about the top five regrets couples have on their wedding day.
3. Consider a Second Photoshoot Location
Are you having difficulty picking a ceremony location because there’s another beautiful location you love?
You may want to consider adding a second location photo shoot. If your wedding package does not already include it, this can be added to it.
Heaven’s Point is only available at specific times of the year, but it’s still the most popular second-location shoot!
4. Capture Your Pre-Bridal and Reception Experience
Did you want pre-bridal (aka “getting ready”) photos? Would you like some pictures of your reception meal? Let us know, and we can help document memories from the rest of the big day!
5. Poses and Locations
Don’t worry about thinking of poses—our photographers have you covered! We truly believe they’re the best, and one of their many talents is getting you comfortable.
Don’t feel photogenic? Not great at smiling? Don’t worry; our photographers know how to make you look great!
They’ll get you a variety of shots and are very familiar with all our locations. If you have any specific ideas, just let your photographer know. Working together is the best way to ensure you get the shots you want, and our photographers are proud of the work they do. They know how important it is to capture your special day!
Check out the photo galleries on the Hawaii Wedding Locations page to get an idea of what your photo gallery will look like. Additionally, you can see some photos of recent ceremonies on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
6. Consider a Photo Book
Would you like a photo book? We have beautiful leather-bound photo books with either 26 or 50 pages. They are included in certain packages, but can always be added if not.
Also, you may want to share our post Top 10 Commonly Asked Questions by Your Guests.
9. When Will You Receive Your Photo Gallery?
Once you get back home, are you having a party with those who can’t attend the wedding? Did you want to show them your photos?
Your photo gallery (or digital prints) is emailed to you, generally within 2-5 weeks after your ceremony. If you have the Digital Gallery Download, you can download your photos from the gallery and make your own prints or slideshow! If not, keep in mind that you’ll need to order your prints from the gallery, and printing and shipping can take several weeks.
Let us know if you need them by a certain date, and we can help make arrangements.
Conclusion
We work hard to take the stress off your wedding day. We recommend ensuring you have your photo plan covered before your big day to ensure you get great shots and put yourself at ease!
We’ve never heard our couples regret getting too many photos, but we’ve definitely heard them from couples who didn’t get enough.
Trust us, the day will go by like a blur! It will be much easier to relax and enjoy the moment knowing your photographer will capture it to perfection.
