For destination weddings, I like to arrive one day before the wedding to get acclimated to the environment and scout the shooting locations. It’s important for me and my couples to touch base over the phone prior to the wedding and go over every detail about their venue, shot list, and timeline. In general, scouting the venue is always a part of my preparation and for local weddings, I do this a few hours before coverage begins. This provides the best understanding of lighting, weather, and aesthetics that are available throughout the day.