I build in buffers so nobody feels rushed. I add a 15-minute cushion before travel or big moments, coordinate with planner and DJ, then brief the couple. Family formals run from a shared list; I double-check names. Cards run dual-slot and I back up to an SSD at dinner. If delays hit, I reshuffle and communicate early.
I work light-first. I add a 5-minute light sweep before each move: scan sun angle and spill, ceiling height, reflective hazards. place OCF high and feathered, never in a direct line of sight. one test at 1/64 to check blink. I walk the composition lines and mark two clean backgrounds so we can pivot if time slips. For candids, I ask the couple for a quick OK on sensitive moments (prayers, elders) and keep a two-meter buffer. Question: during your dinner backup, do you verify the SSD copy and keep cards on you, or in the bag?