Group Formal Photos

📸 How to Keep Group Photos Easy & Stress-Free on Your Wedding Day

We know how important your group shots are — they’re the ones that go in the frames and the family albums. So here are a few simple tips to help the whole thing run smoothly and keep it fun:


1. Give Us a Bit of Time

Group photos usually take around 1–3 minutes each, so it’s good to make sure there’s enough time in your schedule for them — without feeling rushed.

2. Keep the List Manageable

Guests can get a little fidgety after 10–15 minutes of standing around, so we recommend keeping the group photo list to about 10–15 key combinations. You can always combine a few to save time!

3. Plan Ahead = Less Stress

The more we can plan ahead of the day, the more you can relax and enjoy your wedding — leave the photo-wrangling to us!

4. Got Extras? We’ve Got You.

If you think of a few extra shots on the day, no worries! We’ll fit them in after the main list if there’s time.

5. Help Us Beat the Heat

Cyprus sun can be intense! Let us know in advance who your VIPs are (like parents, kids, bridal party) — it helps us work faster and keep everyone cool and happy.

6. Nominate a Photo Helper – A MUST

Pick someone from your wedding party who knows most of your guests — they’ll help us find the right people quickly and keep things moving. It honestly makes a huge difference! Make sure you prep them before the wedding day so they know what to expect.

7. Family Situations? Let’s Chat.

If there are any tricky family dynamics (like divorced or remarried parents), just let us know beforehand so we can handle it with care and sensitivity.

8. Elderly Guests? We’ll Prioritise Them.

If you’ve got grandparents or guests who may struggle with standing or waiting, highlight them on your list — we’ll make sure they’re looked after and photographed early.


✨ A little bit of planning goes a long way — and we’ll do the rest.

Let’s keep it smooth, relaxed, and full of laughs!

Please complete the form below and return it no later than 2 weeks before your wedding.

Once you’ve filled it in, just click the “Send to Your Photographer” button to email it over.

When emailing, don’t forget to include your names, wedding date, and venue in the message—this helps us keep everything organised!

Please note: A photo of the couple with the full wedding party will automatically be included in your list, so no need to list it. 

More info on Group Formal Photos can be found here – https://leesquirrell.net/formal-group-photos/

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