When photographers here the words “receiving line” we immediately become concerned. It’s not that we don’t want to photograph you hugging your guests…it’s that unless the couple has decided to do the “first look” that 30 minutes of receiving is precious photo time. Here are some pros and some cons to the receiving line:
Pros to the receiving line
- getting to see all of your guests
- introductions to people you
do not know - your parents get to be involved
- some wonderful moments happen during the receiving line
Cons to the receiving line
- takes about 1 minute per guest
- people waiting at the back of the line
- if you are doing the
recieving line in the wrong place it is possible that we will not be able to photograph it either due to space or due to bad lighting so consult with the photographer before you start recieving