Couples often ask me about the advantages to having 2 photographers shoot their wedding. Here are a few things that I really notice when Kamran and I shoot a wedding together:

More Coverage: It makes sense – with 2 people, you get more photos. One photographer can only be in one place at a time, but with two, we can split up. This is actually really important if you are interested in a photojournalistic style with a lot of candid photos. For example, it means that we can easily get shots of the groom and his party getting ready as well as the bride and her party getting ready because Kamran can go with the guys and I can go with the girls. Or, when we are doing the portraits of the bridal party, one of us can be working with the group to set up formal shots while the other can snap beautiful candid images. Or if we need to spend some time setting up equipment, one person can work on that while the other is still free to shoot. So if you like the look of candid images that capture personalities and behind-the-scenes action, you’ll be really happy with 2 photographers.

More Creativity: A lot of couples, ourselves included, are really excited about the creative possibilities for your wedding photos. Having 2 photographers at your wedding means that you get a lot more variety in camera angles and the use of multiple lenses, as well as the creative edge of having two people working together. Even during the ceremony, if there are two photographers, it means that one can cover wide shots of the whole church while the other can focus on candid shots of faces and emotions. When we do your portraits, we can get multiple angles and perspectives that you would not be able to get with just one photographer.

Different but Complementary Artistic Styles: Kamran and I have slightly different styles which, together, give you a great set of interesting images. Having studied and worked for many years as an architect, Kamran has a brilliant eye for lines and space that results in dramatic images that only comes with years and years of translating two-dimensional drawings to 3-dimensional spaces. I, on the other hand, tend to focus more on people and personalities, emotions and faces. We inspire and challenge each other, and generally work really well together.

Off-camera Lighting: In the often lighting-challenged settings of most weddings, it makes a big difference if we can add a little bit of beautiful light to make your images look your best. It takes time to set up and move equipment around, though. With everything that goes on at a typical wedding, it can be really difficult for one photographer to manage set up and move equipment while also directing people and making sure things move as quickly as possible.

So those are just a few things to keep in mind when deciding what kind of coverage you need for your wedding day. I hope this helps!