"What is a detail box?" is one of the most (if not THE most) common question that I get asked by my couples. Although it's something that has been on every wedding photographers shot list for the last 5+ years - and you definitely know what it's used for - it's not really a familiar term to the average person.

And if you don't know WHAT a detail box is, I wouldn't expect you to know WHY it's so important, so I'm going to explain it to you because I want to make sure that you're getting the most out of your time you spent collecting these details and money you spent on your photographer!

By the way, if you still need a photographer, I'd love to be considered!! I have loads more advice!

What Is A Detail Box?

A detail box is actually much simpler than you're probably thinking.

It's basically a made up term that photographer coined for all of those beautiful and meaningful objects and trinkets that are going to be playing a role throughout your wedding day. The only reason it's called a detail BOX is because we want to make sure that all of your special items are kept in one place. When everything is in one box, it's easier to carry them around the venue and keep everything together. The last thing we want to be doing is loosely carrying all of these precious pieces to your day around! Keeping everything safe in one box ensures that everything comes back safe and sound. AND you know where everything is when we bring it back for you.

Why Is A Detail Box Important?

As a wedding photographer, this is my soapbox! Wedding details is something that I think couples not taking advantage of enough!

These are usually the MOST important things for your day and you want to make sure that they get their moment to shine in front of the camera.

Get your moneys worth! You spent a lot of time picking out the perfect details and spent your hard earned money on these items (i.e.. your rings, shoes, stationary, etc.) so we want to document them so you can remember them forever! And show them off on Instagram because who doesn't love a beautiful detail photo?!

They get your photographers creative juices flowing! Detail shots are usually the first thing that photographers focus on when they arrive. After the hellos and introductions, we take your detail box and take it around the venue so we can incorporate the beautiful surroundings in your detail photos.

These items wouldn't be photographed otherwise! There are some things in the detail box that will be photographed throughout the day, but some of these items won't get their time in front of the camera otherwise. Your invitations, your ring boxes, your vow books, etc. These all play a significant role in how your event has come together and you deserve to have photos of them!

What To Include In Your Detail Box

You do not have to include all of these items to have beautiful detail photos. It's more important that the items you choose have significance and meaning. These are just some examples of things I encourage couples to include, or that I've seen included in the past. If I think it's essential, I'll put a * next to it.