Our Photography Checklist

*Additional photos will be taken

Pre-wedding prep and detail shots

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• The wedding dress, hanging up by itself

• The veil

• The bride’s wedding shoes

• The bride getting ready: getting her hair and makeup done, being helped into her dress.

• The bridal party getting ready, including hair and makeup.

• Other candid shots of the bride and bridal party

• Close-up of the bride holding the bouquet

• The groom’s wedding shoes +The groom getting ready: lacing up shoes, putting on cufflinks, adjusting tie, putting on the boutonniere

• The groom’s entourage getting ready

• Other candid shots of the groom and groomsmen hanging out

• The rings

• The vehicle the couple is taking to the venue/reception, especially if they’ve decorated it or or rented a special vehicle

• Jewelry

• Neckties and pocket squares

• Any other special items or accessories the couple is wearing, especially if they have sentimental value

• The bouquet (by itself)

• Boutonnieres

• Wedding invitations

• Wedding programs

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The wedding ceremony

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• Shots of the empty venue before the ceremony

• The bride or groom exiting the car

• The receiving line

• Parents entering the venue

• Grandparents entering the venue

• Each member of the wedding party entering

• The groom standing at the altar

• The bride walking up the aisle

• The groom as the bride enters (be ready!)

• The bride being given away

• A wide-angle shot of the crowd

• Reaction shots of wedding guests

• Speakers, readers, and musicians

• The signing of the register

• The lighting of the candles

• The ring exchange

• The kiss!

• The wedding party exiting

• The couple in the wedding vehicle leaving

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​Couple and Friends Family Portraits

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• The couple together (inside the venue and at a second location, if applicable—be sure to leave more time for the second location). Be sure to incorporate both formal posed photos and candid moments, with a variety of full-length and close up shots.

• Bride alone

• Groom alone

• Bride with each bridesmaid (particularly the maid of honor)

• Bride with all bridesmaids

• Groom with each groomsman (particularly the best man)

• Groom with all groomsmen

• Couple with all bridesmaids

• Couple with all groomsmen

• Couple with entire wedding party

• Bride with bride’s parents (together)

• Bride with bride’s mom

• Bride with bride’s dad

• Groom with groom’s parents (together)

• Groom with groom’s mom

• Groom with groom’s dad +Couple with bride’s parents

• Couple with groom’s parents

• Bride with each set of grandparents

• Groom with each set of grandparents

• Couple with each set of grandparents

• Couple with both sets of parents

• Couple with the officiant

• Couple with the ring bearer/flower girl

• Bride/groom/couple with any other requested relatives

• Bride/groom/couple with any specific groups of friends: work/school friends, teammates, etc.

The wedding reception

• The couple entering the venue

• The couple’s first dance

• Any parent-child dances (father-daughter, mother-son)

• The centerpieces and/or floral arrangements

• The table settings

• The cake (pre- and post-cutting)

• The couple cutting the cake

• The bouquet toss and/or garter toss

• Toasts and speeches (especially from parents and close relatives)

• Candid shots of guests (including the couple making the rounds during dinner)

• Everybody hitting the dance floor!

• The bride and groom exiting, particularly if there’s some kind of splashy exit planned (confetti, etc.)