TALL+small PHOTOGRAPHY PRE-WEDDING QUESTIONNAIRE!

This will help you work on it as you plan and then you can copy/fill two weeks prior to the wedding! Don’t hesitate to shoot us questions via email and we’ll get to them quickly. Thanks!

Wedding Date:

Partner 1’s Name / Email / Phone:

Partner 2’s Name / Email / Phone:

Best additional day-of phone number(s) (best man, MOH, planner, etc.):

Please list the exact time we should meet Partner #1
(If you're getting makeup/hair, we've found it's best if we arrive at the very end of this process, otherwise we're often a bit in the way and taking pics before people really want their pics taken! Please include street address, room number, etc.):

Please list the GPS location where we should meet Partner #1

Are there any other things we need to know about this location? Room number, parking issues, access requirements, etc?

Please list the exact time we should meet Partner #2.

Please list the GPS location where we should meet Partner #2

Are there any other things we need to know about this location? Room number, parking issues, access requirements, etc?

_____________________________ (Quick thoughts on the "formal portraits." We like to break up the formal and creative portraits of the two of you throughout the day and can accomplish this in small bursts instead of long sessions. Unless you don't want any "formal" photos at all (which is a-ok), below, you can let us know who else you would like to have "formal" photos of and when the best times for those photos would be. We ask that you please think carefully about these choices and try to maximize your time having fun at the wedding. We estimate it takes about 2 minutes PER photo combination. So, Partner1+Partner2+Sister would be 2 minutes and Partner1+Partner2+Sister+Sister’s Partner would be 2 more minutes. This is just due to people moving around and getting organized…we promise…we’re super speedy! So, when you're picking your family lists, try to hone in on the fewest possible combinations that still accomplishes you and your families' wishes. Furthermore, think carefully about where and when it makes the most sense to take these. From experience, if you have a ceremony and then are to take formal photos with certain family members, don’t let them walk past the cocktail or reception area. You will not get them back!!!! They will be in party mode! Let us know if you have questions about this and we’ll help you plan.)
________________________

Are you going to have a “First Look”?

If so, please allocate at least 15 minutes and list below where you’d ideally like this to happen

If so, what time do you plan on doing the first look?

Do you wish to have any formal photos of the two of you (together or individually) before the ceremony?

If so, please allocate ~15 minutes and list below where you’d ideally like this to happen.

If you're having wedding parties, how many total people are involved?

Do you wish to have any group photos of the parties before the ceremony?

If so, please allocate ~15 minutes (per side) and list below where you’d ideally like this to happen.

Will you want any formal photos of your family/guests before the ceremony?

If so, please allocate ~2 minutes PER grouping and let us know ideally where you’d like these to take place.

Please designate a point person who will be in charge of helping to gather/organize the various family groups (not needed for wedding party pics).

Please list all combinations of formal family photos you would like before the ceremony.
(We suggest listing these with specific names and IDs, like: Partner 2 + Joan (Mom) with a new line for each combo.)

Please confirm the location of the ceremony (actual maps address)

This is obvious for many venues, but do we need to know anything specific about parking? It’s great if we’re able to be fairly close.

Where *exactly* at the venue is the ceremony planned to take place (e.g. inside, outside, etc.).

What is the inclement weather plan location for the ceremony?

Ceremony Start Time:

Does the venue have any photography restrictions? (Flashes, movement, etc.) If so, please list.

Do you have any additional requests for our coverage methods during the ceremony?

How do you two plan to “exit” the ceremony itself?
(For example, do you plan to sign a document, have a receiving line, hide in a designated space, etc.? This helps inform how quickly we can move to formal photos or the next steps. It’s helpful to have someone remind anyone needed for formal photos where to be and when at this point.)

Ceremony End Time:

Will you want formal portraits of your family and/or guests taken after the ceremony?

If so, please allocate ~2 minutes PER grouping: and please let us know where you ideally would like them to take place. 
(We might make suggestions based on lighting, comfort/access, and ease of organization)

Please designate a point person who will be in charge of helping gather and organize the various groups.

Please list ALL of the combinations of formal photos to take place after the ceremony.

Do you want formal, casual, and/or creative portraits of the two of you following the ceremony?
(If so, please allocate as much time as you’d like. We suggest another 15-30 minutes - not including travel time if we’re moving locations -but it is up to you how many you want and how creative you’d like to get.)

Do you envision these happening at any location(s) beyond the ceremony/reception sites?

If so, please list GPS addresses and any of your own specific ideas.

Please confirm the exact location for the reception.

Anything else we need to know about the location of the reception venue (parking, etc.)?

Reception start time:

What are the major events and timeframe of the reception? First dance, cake cutting, etc.

Will you want any additional formal or group photos at the reception?

If so, please list the desired photos/combinations and allow some time for them. We’ll be around the action getting candid photos, otherwise. We’re also more than happy to take quick group shots from anyone who asks us. If you want any big group photos, these do take some time to organize and cooperation from a DJ, band, coordinator, or someone with a microphone/loud voice to get everyone in the same place.

Will you want any additional formal/creative photos of the two of you at the reception site? Often times there are nighttime portraits and we can pull you away once we have something in mind to only take a few minutes.

Any specific locations or ideas?

Photobooth Note (Our photobooth was retired at the beginning of 2025. Let us know if you need a referral)  
Meal Time (If you are having a meal at your event): If one of us is photographing, we’ll check in with you but right when you two eat, we’ll take a quick break to our car to eat our own food and rest for a few minutes. If both of us are photographing, we’ll still check in but will stagger our breaks as we’ll each go take a quick rest and eat our own food. No need to provide us with food (this is a recent change from the contract). Let us know if you have any questions. Thanks!

Do you have anything planned at the very end of the night that you would like documented (e.g. a special exit)?

Reception end time:

Please confirm our exact start and end times for photography per your package
(For example, if you have the 8 hour option, write "2-10pm" or "1-9pm" etc.)

Will either or both of your names chance? If so, to what?

Can you please confirm the password you would like for your client gallery? 
(It can be a last name to be less restrictive or something you choose. If more restrictive, the gallery entrance will simply say “couple will distribute password.”)

Please list any people/friends/vendors involved (and their relevant websites) so that we can give them a virtual high five in your blog post. e.g. Wedding Planner, Ceremony Musicians, DJ/Band, Catering, Florist, Hair/Make-Up, Videographer, Etc.

Do you have any other requests or ideas about what we might do to best suit your needs or is there anything else you’d like us to know?

Do either of you have an Instagram or Facebook account we could tag a sneak peek with?

Out of curiosity, how did you hear about TALL+small? (If by Internet searches, do you happen to remember the search terms?)

THANKS SO MUCH! THIS IS IMMENSELY HELPFUL!