What Our Photography Assistant Supports On Your Wedding Day

An assistant allows the photographer to stay fully present with the couple—so every emotion, interaction, and fleeting moment is captured without compromise.

While every detail listed below is something our photographer always pays close attention to, having an assistant allows the photographer to stay fully focused on you—your expressions, your emotions, and your once-in-a-lifetime moments—without missing a single second.

On a wedding day, moments happen simultaneously. When working solo, the photographer must constantly choose between following the couple or stepping away briefly to manage details, lighting, or logistics. With an assistant present, the photographer can continuously follow and anticipate your most important moments, while the assistant supports everything happening around them—ensuring nothing is missed and everything looks its best.

1.Styling & Detail Support

  • Dress, veil, and train arranging for clean, elegant photographs

  • Gown fluffing and fabric smoothing between shots

  • Bouquet positioning and boutonniere checks

  • Ring, invitation, and flat-lay detail setup

2. Behind-the-Scenes & Creative Support

  • iPhone BTS (behind-the-scenes) photo capture

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  • Assisting with posing flow and movement guidance

  • Holding reflectors for natural, flattering light

  • Managing lenses, batteries, and gear swaps to ensure smooth coverage

3. Drone Photography Support (Outdoor Ceremonies Only)

  • Preparing the ceremony space and timing for drone photography (when permitted)

  • Coordinating safe drone takeoff and landing areas prior to the ceremony

  • Supporting aerial photo capture during outdoor ceremonies while maintaining a seamless guest experience

4. Lighting & Technical Support

  • Additional lighting setup for receptions, speeches, and key moments

  • Adjusting lighting angles as the event transitions

  • Supporting on-the-fly lighting changes throughout the day

5. Timeline & Flow Assistance

  • Helping keep portraits and key moments on schedule

  • Coordinating with planners, DJs, and venue staff

  • Cueing the couple before important moments (first look, entrances, sunset photos)

6. Guest & Environment Support

  • Clearing visual distractions from backgrounds

  • Politely guiding family and guests during group portraits

  • Ensuring ceremony and reception spaces photograph clean and refined