Let’s talk about the number one reason why Wedding photos can feel rushed, stiff, and not candid…

A lot of people think it’s the posing or the lighting… but if we’re being really honest here, it’s your timeline. When your schedule is packed to the minute, there’s no room to breathe, no space to pause, and no chance for real emotion to unfold.

I see it all the time. Couples say things like, “I don’t need getting ready photos, just get me in my dress,” or “We’ll just fit it all into eight hours,” or “We’ll skip cocktail hour to get portraits done.” 

And while those choices make sense in theory, they usually create a day that feels more like a checklist than a celebration.

Because…

Hair and makeup run late, speeches go a little too long, or maybe someone forgets the rings. And suddenly everything after that feels rushed. The laughter gets quieter, the smiles get tighter, and the whole day starts to speed by.

Here’s what I want you to know… downtime isn’t wasted time.

It’s where all the good stuff happens.

That moment you exhale before the ceremony. 

The walk you take between portraits. 

The way your partner looks at you when no one else is watching. 

Those are the frames that tell the real story.

So if you’re building your timeline right now, add the buffer. Give yourself space to feel, connect, and actually live your wedding day.

Because the best photos are not created through perfect schedules … they come from having the space to let them unfold, naturally. 

And if you want to work with a photographer who not only captures the candid, emotional moments… but helps you build them into a timeline that makes them possible… I’d love to chat with you about what that could look like.