Group Shots, But Make It Fun: Your No-Stress Guide to Nailing Wedding Day Squad Pics 💁‍♀️📸

Let’s be real – group photos on your wedding day can either be a total vibe… or feel like herding cats who’ve had one too many proseccos 🐱🍾

BUT, with a lil planning (and your fav hype-gal/photographer/me), your group shots can be easy-breezy, actually fun, and full of personality – not forced smiles and stiff poses 💅

Here’s how we make it happen 👇

1. Be Real About the Time ⏳✨

Each group shot takes around 3–5 mins. Sounds chill, but trust me – it adds up fast if you’ve got a list longer than your Tesco receipt.

So here’s the vibe:
💥 Stick to immediate fam + wedding party for the formal ones
💥 Aim for 5–10 group combos MAX
💥 The rest? Let’s grab those candids throughout the day (I’m always on the lookout – trust!)
💥 Extra groups? Hit the dancefloor with me later for some more chilled, in-the-moment snaps 🪩💃

Basically – less posing, more partying. You’re welcome.

2. Assign a Pro Fetcher 🧍‍♂️📢

This person = your MVP.

Pick someone who knows both sides of the fam, is low-key bossy (in a loveable way), and won’t get distracted by the canapés. Give them your shot list in advance and let them help me rally the troops so we stay on track and vibes stay high🙌

Bridesmaid with a clipboard energy? Iconic.

3. Don’t Forget the Baby Whisperer 👶💕

Little ones are cute. But they’re also tiny unpredictable chaos gremlins. So, make sure someone’s on toddler-watch – someone who can keep them nearby, fed, and nap-happy so we can get their photos done fast before meltdown mode kicks in.

Snacks + baby shark on standby = life savers 🦈🍪

4. Make It Rain (Or Don’t): Have a Plan B 🌧️➡️💡

If we’re hit with classic Scottish weather (aka: horizontal rain), we’ll need a cute indoor spot with loads of natural light.

Chat to your venue about where we can shoot if it’s chucking it down. A light-filled lobby, a big ol’ window, or even a greenhouse-style area = DREAM.

Spoiler: moody rainy day shots can look insane in the best way. So don’t stress.

5. Sprinkle in the FUN 🎉🕺

Yes, we’ll get the sweet smiling-for-Gran photo. But then? We shake it up.

Wanna chuck some confetti? YES PLEASE.
Break out matching sunnies? Obsessed.
Throw on some Spice Girls? It’s practically a group shot essential.
I’m here for the silly, the sassy, the snort-laughs – so bring props, your A-game, or just your full chaotic energy.(Also, lowkey: doing bridal party pics after dinner when everyone’s relaxed? 10/10 recommend.)

6. Let’s Get Weird After Dinner 🌌🔥

Your venue’s flipping the room? Perfect excuse for us to sneak off and get some extra iconic shots.

✨ Sparklers in the dark
✨ Tequila cheers with the besties
✨ That post-dinner golden hour glow
✨ Smoking cigars like you’re in a music video (yes, it looks as cool as it sounds)

Whatever your vibe – let’s make it spicy, stylish, and totally you. Trust me, these are the shots you’ll want to frame.

TL;DR: Group shots don’t have to suck 😌

With a little prep, a lil playlist, and the right people (aka: me + your fav humans), you’ll be SMASHING your group photos without any of the stress.And the best part? You’ll actually remember them being fun, not just another thing to tick off the schedule 🫶

Wanna make your group shot list easy-peasy?

I’ve got templates, timelines and all the best ideas – just drop me a message here or check out my free resources page!

Catch you camera-side,
Danielle x