How Long Does a Wedding or Engagement Photoshoot Take?

This is one of the questions we’re asked most. The answer has many layers, and it depends on the package. At Zarif Film we plan shoot durations to capture the elegant photographs we’re after without tiring you out.

Three things that determine the duration

• The package: A single-venue shoot and a multi-location shoot naturally take different amounts of time.
• Number of venues and distance: For shoots that change location, like the Istanbul streets session, travel time is taken into account too.
• Flow and breaks: A relaxed shoot means well-captured photographs. Rather than squeezing the schedule, we prefer a plan with room to breathe.

Average durations

• Single-venue photo package: about 1 – 1.5 hours
• Istanbul streets / multi-location package: about 1 – 2 hours
• Luxury pavilion / palace shoot: 1 – 3 hours, depending on the size of the venue
• Engagement ceremony: planned around the flow of the ceremony

Our advice

The most beautiful photographs come from shoots that aren’t rushed. We plan your shoot around the hours when the light is softest, and account for preparation, transitions and breaks from the start. That way you enjoy a shoot that is relaxed and joyful rather than tiring.