Weddings
What do you do when guests block the ceremony with raised phones?
The short answer
Explain in advance that someone is capturing the day, and invite guests to simply be present for the important moments. When they are sure they will get the photos later, it is easier for them to put the phone down.
Many couples discover that at the most important moment, a wall of raised phones blocks the view and pulls guests away from the moment itself. It comes from a good place: the wish not to miss anything.
A short, clear message before the event, together with knowing that the photographer's and the guests' photos will be gathered in one organized place, reduces everyone's urge to shoot everything themselves.