Genre:Wedding Photography Check-list

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This page is a chapter in the book Wedding Information.
Below is a Weddings Shots Guide on what to get shots of on the big day.
(with thanks to - Harves)

[top]Bride at home

  • Flower girl & page boy together
  • Mother/bridesmaids adjusting veil
  • Corsage being pinned on mother
  • Corsage being pinned on father
  • Portrait of mother and bride
  • Portrait of father and bride
  • Brothers and sisters of bride
  • Group shot of bride and bridesmaids
  • Full length of bride highlighting dress
  • 3/4 portraits of the bride
  • Head and shoulder portraits of the bride
  • Bride leaving house with parents & bridesmaids
  • Father helping bride into car
  • Bride in car

[top]Groom at home

  • Guys in boxers with jackets on
  • Guys having a beer
  • just lounging around relaxing
  • Shaving
  • Groom looking at watch (outside the church)
  • * Be creative with the Groom and his mates

[top]Prior to ceremony

  • Groom and groomsmen
  • Best man adjusting grooms tie
  • Best man pinning on corsage
  • Other fun themes
  • Groom with parents
  • Bride arriving
  • Bride with father and bridesmaids before ceremony

[top]During the ceremony

  • Bridesmaids coming down the aisle
  • Bride being taken down the aisle by father
  • Father giving away bride
  • Shots during the ceremony itself
  • Overall area during ceremony
  • Exchange of rings
  • Kiss
  • Official “Signing Register” portrait

[top]After the ceremony

  • Bride and groom coming down the aisle
  • Candid shots of family and friends congratulating the couple
  • Bride and groom on the steps of the church (if applicable)
  • Entire bridal party on the steps of the church (if applicable
  • Groom and groomsmen on the steps of the church
  • Bride and groom with all of the bride’s family
  • Bride and groom with the bride’s immediate family
  • Bride and groom with bride’s parents
  • Bride and groom with all of the groom’s family
  • Bride and groom with the groom’s immediate family
  • Bride and groom with groom’s parents
  • Groom with his parents
  • Bride and groom with both sets of parents

[top]Wedding formals

  • Full-length portrait of bride and groom together (various)
  • Portraits of bride and groom together (various)
  • Head and shoulder portraits of bride and groom (various)
  • Entire wedding party (official group photo)
  • Bride and groom (fun themes)
  • Entire wedding party (fun themes)
  • Shots of groom and groomsmen together
  • Shots of bride and bridesmaids together
  • Bride and groom with car (various)
  • Entire bridal party with car (various)

[top]At the reception

  • Formal of “Mock Cutting of Cake” (prior to guests arriving)
  • Shots of table arrangements etc
  • Gift table
  • Official introduction of the wedding party
  • Wedding party at the table with bride and groom
  • Close-up of the bride and groom at the bridal table
  • Close-up of the bride and groom at the head table kissing
  • Group shots of guests at their table during the meal?
  • Speeches
  • First dance
  • Bride and father dance
  • Groom and mother dance
  • Parents dancing
  • Bridal party dancing
  • Guests dancing with fun shots
  • General dancing shots (wide and close-up)
  • Events as they occur
  • Candid shots of the bride and groom saying goodbye
  • Bride and groom leaving


Most of all - Dont Stress!
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