How long will a wedding photographer stay at our wedding reception?

Usually this is all organized before the wedding and with a timeline. If it runs over a bit I dont charge extra as Im there to do a great job. 

Most of our wedding photography packages are all day which means we are there right through your full reception right to the end to you walk out the door.

Depends on how long the couple wants me there. Some couples just want up until the end of the formalities while others want right up until the end of the reception. Its all up to you.

It depends on how long you have booked them and what package you went with. Discuss this with your photographer they can advise you the best package to suit your needs. 

They will stay as long as they are required. This depends on what moments during the reception you want documented by your photographer. Speech, first dance, cake cut etc

It all depends on what you require.  Most of our brides and grooms are happy with us to cover the preparations, ceremony, formalities up until a pre-cut of the wedding cake.   Sometimes it is fun to take  the bridal waltz and accompanying party dancing and capture the frivolities of the evening.   

I'll stay as long as you would like me to! I love capturing everyone on the dancefloor and late night goodbyes. But that comes down to budget and personal preference. Many couples who I am working with schedule their cake, first dance, speeches and any other formalities early in the evening so that they can just enjoy the rest of the night. 

Most photographers will hang around for the most important elements. I would hate to miss these if I am capturing your wedding! 

It will depend on each photographer & your agreement with them.

I personally offer different packages to suit the couples budget & the must haves.

For some couples it will be untill the cake is cut, others it will be the garter and bouquet, where some will want all aspects of their wonderful day captured and will have me stay through the party time and up untill the last goodbye. Ensuring all the fun of the evening is able to be experienced over and over.

Hope this helps :)

This is up to personal choice and what moments are most important to you but on average, about 2 hours unless you book full day coverage. 

Your photographer will stay at your reception for as long as you have booked them to be there. It is great to discuss exact times and expectations with them beforehand.

I will usually be at a reception for about two hours, and if there is still something like a cake cutting to happen we will stage the photo before I leave. Some photographers may also have a set hourly extension price so if you have booked them for a certain time but need more coverage you can request an extra hour on the night, I have also done this a few times.