How to Photograph Groom Prep + Details (Real Wedding BTS)

We're continuing our Wedding Day 101 Series with a guest appearance from MICHAEL! He's covering everything you need to know about photographing the groom getting ready as well as groom details! If you want more 2nd shooter tips, check out Michael's new 2nd Shooter Course: geni.us/second...
COURSES + PRODUCTS: geni.us/kj-store
KJ EDUCATION COMMUNITY: geni.us/join-k...
KJ ALL ACCESS MEMBERSHIP | geni.us/yt-all...
KJ FREEBIE DOWNLOADS | geni.us/kj-fre...
Check out our 3 FREE webinars! These free classes would be a great starting point for you and to help gauge whether or not you are ready for our courses!
FREE Lighting Class | geni.us/kj-cla...
FREE Editing Class | geni.us/kj-cla...
FREE Posing Class | geni.us/kj-cla...
WEBSITE | geni.us/kately...
BLOG | geni.us/kately...
INSTAGRAM | geni.us/kately...
**When we find a product or company we love, we love to share it with you! At times we may include affiliate links which means that we may earn a commission if/when you click on or make purchases via those links.

[@sophiebuckfiddle]

I love Katelyn's voice cameo, "I deserved to be in the air conditioning" 🤣

[@kendramanuel968]

Yes lol

[@luzye]

Same 😂

[@rms4621]

Wow the husband and wife photographer dynamic is just priceless. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@kymswan4942]

I am shooting my 1st wedding vow renewal ceremony in 3 hours. Totally been freaking out, your videos have been a godsend! I have very limited space and locations so will be winging it a fair bit but I feel I have more of a grasp on what I need to do. Thank you so much!

[@scoylephoto]

The best part of this video is KJ dropping in with the commentary. lol Great info!! love it all!!

[@KatelynJames]

Haha!! That’s how KJ All Access is set it!! It’s such a great resource!

[@jen43072]

Great video, guys! Michael, I love your explanations and can't wait to see more about how you manage being a second shooter, ambassador for the business, a relationship builder and assistant. Somebody needs to create an award for best supporting role as a second shooter. Tyler, I cracked up at your consistency with the 'bye!' Thanks to both of you.

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks so much Jen!

[@suhaibmutawakel4661]

Nice video. I would have definitely been a lot better had you included some sample shots of each step or shot Michael was talking about so it resonates with us and we understand better what he means.

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for sharing!

[@pedalfaster2033]

I photographed weddings for 14 years (331 weddings :). I clicked on this video out of curiosity and it's good to see how much you enjoy weddings and how you've developed the process of successful groom prep. I was having flashbacks to every groom experience the went both well and bad while watching. I wouldn't touch a wedding no matter the cost, but it's good to see others making it work.

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@Sunshine-vz2on]

May I ask why you wouldn’t touch a wedding?

[@Ilyaphd]

Enjoyed your breakdown very much! Gives me good ideas of how my flow can be improved! Thanks for putting it together!

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@zzeefly]

Nice example photos❤

[@smfknj6010]

Really good tips

[@reneemellott8612]

These are all great ideas!! I love your videos Michael, you are a natural!!

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks so much Renee!!

[@bdon789]

Amazing. Thanks Michael and Katelyn for sharing this content! Gets me ready as the second shooter and the husband to capture some great get ready shots for my wife 😁

[@KatelynJames]

Love it!! Thanks Brandon!

[@daniellejordan9808]

Great video! 🖤 thank you for sharing this content! I’ll be passing this along to my second shooters to help them get prepared!

[@KatelynJames]

Love it! Thanks Danielle!

[@GARY1951A]

WOW!! This video is so helpful!! Thanks for all your insight and sharing your experience!

[@KatelynJames]

Glad it was helpful!

[@p.burley4533]

EXTREMELY helpful!

[@melissafaria5386]

Thank you so much for sharing this content! Preparing for my second shooter role for my first wedding tomorrow and I'm super nervous!

[@KatelynJames]

Love it Melissa!!

[@felicityannchen]

How did it go?? I bet you did great!!!

[@melissafaria5386]

@@felicityannchen it was crazy. 30 people in the wedding party! Everyone was super nice (I knew some of the family). I really can't wait to get out there and shoot more 🥰

[@fionabeadle7225]

wish I had found this a couple of weeks ago, it’s brilliant

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@kennypringle4580]

You gave some good posing ideas. Thanks👍

[@alisonwong1983]

thank you so much for this video! So helpful!

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@thats_mr_b_]

Ugh I want more !! 🙌🙌🙌❤️

[@yourmomentsAnders]

Really helpful, Thanks!!!!!

[@tbeiber09]

One of the main things I've had happen (or not happen) is the groom having no clue about detail shots or having anything ready ahead of time. I still gather up a couple things but they always just seem oblivious to that part

[@KatelynJames]

Our Bridal Guide is a big help for this!! It tells them everything to have ready for us.

[@itwasme2435]

Nice tip here

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks so much!

[@MosesMind]

Hey Michael random question that has nothing to do with the topic, but why 2 watches? just curious.

[@KatelynJames]

Haha one is a Apple Watch and one is a whoop band (fitness tracker)

[@harrisongould9460]

Two watches? You'll never be late for sure. I 2nd shoot all the time...let's see I can pick up a tip or two.

[@KatelynJames]

One is a Whoop band!

[@renbishop]

Great content. But also, why is Michael wearing two watches?

[@KatelynJames]

One is a Whoop band!

[@kellyakakells]

Humans have very little attention span nowadays, so I think it’ll be more conducive if you incorporate a lot more of the shots from the wedding throughout the video while explaining.

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for sharing!