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
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The veil
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The bride’s wedding shoes
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The bride getting ready: getting her hair and makeup done, being helped into her dress.
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The bridal party getting ready, including hair and makeup.
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Other candid shots of the bride and bridal party
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Close-up of the bride holding the bouquet
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The groom’s wedding shoes +The groom getting ready: lacing up shoes, putting on cufflinks, adjusting tie, putting on the boutonniere
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The groom’s entourage getting ready
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Other candid shots of the groom and groomsmen hanging out
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The rings
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The vehicle the couple is taking to the venue/reception, especially if they’ve decorated it or or rented a special vehicle
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Jewelry
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Neckties and pocket squares
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Any other special items or accessories the couple is wearing, especially if they have sentimental value
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The bouquet (by itself)
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Boutonnieres
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Wedding invitations
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Wedding programs
The wedding ceremony
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Shots of the empty venue before the ceremony
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The bride or groom exiting the car
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The receiving line
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Parents entering the venue
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Grandparents entering the venue
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Each member of the wedding party entering
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The groom standing at the altar
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The bride walking up the aisle
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The groom as the bride enters (be ready!)
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The bride being given away
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A wide-angle shot of the crowd
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Reaction shots of wedding guests
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Speakers, readers, and musicians
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The signing of the register
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The lighting of the candles
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The ring exchange
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The kiss!
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The wedding party exiting
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The couple in the wedding vehicle leaving
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.
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Bride alone
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Groom alone
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Bride with each bridesmaid (particularly the maid of honor)
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Bride with all bridesmaids
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Groom with each groomsman (particularly the best man)
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Groom with all groomsmen
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Couple with all bridesmaids
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Couple with all groomsmen
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Couple with entire wedding party
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Bride with bride’s parents (together)
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Bride with bride’s mom
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Bride with bride’s dad
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Groom with groom’s parents (together)
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Groom with groom’s mom
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Groom with groom’s dad +Couple with bride’s parents
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Couple with groom’s parents
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Bride with each set of grandparents
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Groom with each set of grandparents
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Couple with each set of grandparents
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Couple with both sets of parents
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Couple with the officiant
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Couple with the ring bearer/flower girl
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Bride/groom/couple with any other requested relatives
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Bride/groom/couple with any specific groups of friends: work/school friends, teammates, etc.
The wedding reception
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The couple entering the venue
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The couple’s first dance
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Any parent-child dances (father-daughter, mother-son)
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The centerpieces and/or floral arrangements
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The table settings
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The cake (pre- and post-cutting)
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The couple cutting the cake
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The bouquet toss and/or garter toss
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Toasts and speeches (especially from parents and close relatives)
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Candid shots of guests (including the couple making the rounds during dinner)
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Everybody hitting the dance floor!
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The bride and groom exiting, particularly if there’s some kind of splashy exit planned (confetti, etc.)