A first look typically takes about half an hour.  The literal “first look,” that is having the groom turn around and see the bride, is really only about 5 seconds long. But we always allow a few minutes for you to just take each other in because this is a once in a life time moment and it doesn’t need to be rushed. Then we spend about 15 minutes taking a few formal portraits of you on your wedding day.  Finally, we leave you completely alone for about 10 minutes. No parents, no wedding party, no coordinators, no photographers. Just the two of you.