15 Reasons to Book a Second Photographer for Your Wedding

Spoiler alert: it’s totally worth it.

Planning your wedding means making a million decisions (I see you, spreadsheet people), and one question that pops up a lot is:

“Do we really need a second photographer?”

Here’s the honest truth — while a single photographer can absolutely capture your day beautifully, having a second shooter adds a whole new level of magic. Think of it as an extra pair of hands, eyes, and creative energy to make sure every moment — big, small, emotional, or downright hilarious — is caught on camera.

Here are 15 reasons why booking a second photographer could be one of the best decisions you make for your day:

1. Two Places at Once

While I’m photographing you getting ready, my second shooter can be with your partner, capturing their side of the morning. Zero FOMO.

2. Double the Photographers and Angles, Double the Feels

That first look, the walk down the aisle, the vows — two photographers = both your reactions captured at once. All the goosebumps.

3. More Candid Gold

One of us can be focused on portraits or key moments while the other grabs those unfiltered laughs, hugs, and cheeky flower girl shenanigans.

4. Speeds Things Up

Group shots and portraits get done quicker, meaning you spend less time standing around and more time sipping champagne with your mates.

5. Bigger Picture = Better Story

A second shooter helps tell your full story — from your gran’s tears during the ceremony to your best mate pulling questionable moves on the dance floor.

6. More Guest Reactions

You’ll be in your own little loved-up bubble (as you should be!), but a second photographer helps capture all those guest reactions you’ll otherwise miss.

7. Ceremony & Reception Coverage

If your day’s split across different venues or spaces, two of us means smoother coverage with no rushing or stressing.

8. Details You Didn’t Know You Needed

While I’m with you for portraits, the second shooter can snap table details, florals, signs, or the cake before guests tuck in.

9. Larger Guest List? No Problem.

If you’re having a big bash, a second shooter helps make sure we get photos of all the people you love — not just the ones who made it to the front row.

10. Peace of Mind

Worried about missing a moment? Don’t be. With two of us, we’ve got your back — and your sides, and your dance floor.

11. More Images in Your Final Gallery

More coverage = more memories = more beautiful photos to look back on. Yes please.

12. Different Creative Eyes

Every photographer sees things a bit differently. Having two pros means you get a mix of perspectives and styles that blend beautifully together.

13. Better Coverage of the Chaos

Weddings are joyful chaos — in the best way. A second shooter helps make sure all the action (even the blink-and-you-miss-it stuff) gets captured.

14. Extra Support All Day

Need someone to fix your veil, wrangle the bridal party, or run and grab your lipstick? Second shooters are the unsung heroes behind the scenes.

15. You Deserve the Full Story

At the end of the day, this is your one, beautiful, messy, joy-filled wedding day. A second photographer helps capture the whole thing — start to finish.

Final Thoughts

Booking a second shooter isn’t about overdoing it. It’s about making sure you get the full story of your day told in the most complete, creative, and relaxed way possible.

If you’re on the fence, let’s chat about what it could look like for your day. I’ll always be honest about what’s worth it and what’s not — but when it comes to coverage, having an extra set of hands (and eyes and camera) is usually a solid YES.

Let’s make some magic.

Lucy x