Wedding Coverage: How many hours do you actually need your photographer?

How many hours of wedding photography do you need || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com

Let's chat wedding coverage This is one of the most common questions I get asked- how many hours do you actually need your wedding photographer to be there? I know, 8 hours seems like a really long time when you're looking from the outside. Before I was doing weddings full-time, I would have told you the same thing. But- the more experience I've had with shooting weddings, the more I am adamant that you need at least 8 hours of wedding day coverage.  

There's so much that goes into your wedding- people say it all the time- but it really is true- this is going to be one of the most important days of your life- if not the most important! Don't you want those special moments before the ceremony of your Mom helping you into your dress, your Dad seeing you all dolled up for the first time, and your best friend toasting you with all of your very best friends around? The photos of your whole family in one place for the first time in 5 years? From the start of the day with getting ready photos, to the reception and the exit as you leave the party as a married couple! 

How many hours of wedding photography do you need || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com

If you want all of those photos- from the getting ready room to the goodbye hugs to your best friends, you are going to need 8 hours of photography time.  I've offered 6 hour packages in the past and found that something has to give.  There may be times that you need to add in extra coverage- especially if your ceremony venue is different from your reception venue and more than 20 minutes away from each other.  

I work with each of my wedding clients to make a custom time-line to make sure that all of the important moments are captured and have adequate time without feeling rushed or stressed.  


How many hours of wedding photography do you need || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com

Ashley Eiban is a wedding and portrait photographerbased in Central Virginia. Serving Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Farmville, Richmond, Roanoke, and surrounding areas. Currently booking a limited number of weddings and portrait sessions for 2017.  Available for travel world-wide.  

Ashley is passionate about capturing moments as they authentically happen to ensure a successful session that gives you time to enjoy each other and savor the wedding day moments.  Contact me today for additional information! 

Ashley Eiban

After working in real estate marketing for the past 6+ years, Ashley fell in love with real estate and became a realtor. She understands that buying or selling a home is a big life investment and can feel overwhelming, so she makes it her goal to focus on your needs and desires instead of simply what’s available.

Ashley, her husband, & their two kids have lived in the Lynchburg area for over 15 years and are proud to call this area their home. She started and ran a successful photography business in the Lynchburg area for the past 12 years. Ashley has direct experience marketing and selling with first time home buyers, new construction, buyers & sellers. Ashley earned a degree in business and marketing and her specialized background in photography and marketing makes her a valuable asset both as a listing agent and a buyer’s agent.

Dedication, communication and trust are the keys to being a successful real estate agent, and Ashley is committed to making sure your needs and goals are met for every aspect of the real estate experience. Having personally experienced the importance of the local community, school districts, and neighborhoods, she pairs that knowledge and understanding to help clients find the perfect home in the ideal location for their unique needs and goals.