Ultimate Wedding Photography Checklist
Getting Ready Groom and best man Bride having her hair styled and makeup applied Groom with his mother Bride’s gown (hanging, draped, etc) Groom with his father Still life shots of the bride’s shoes and accessories Groom with his parents Close-up shot of the wedding bands Groom with his parents and siblings Detailed shots of the bouquets Bride and groom with flower girl and ring bearer Candid shots of the bridesmaids getting ready Bride, groom, and bridesmaids Mother buttoning the bride’s dress Bride, groom, and groomsmen Mother fastening the bride’s necklace A few shots of the bride and groom with the entire Mother or maid of honor pinning in the veil or wedding party flowers Other: Full-length shot of the bride in her gown, looking in Other: mirror or out window Other: Bridesmaids reacting to the bride in her gown (candid or staged) Father seeing the bride in her gown for first time Family Portraits Bride and mother portrait Bride with bride’s parents Bride and father portrait Bride and groom with bride’s parents Bride pinning corsage and boutonnière on mother Bride with bride’s siblings and father Bride and groom with groom’s siblings Groom getting ready with groomsmen Groom with groom’s parents Groomsmen putting on boutonnieres or ties Bride and groom with groom’s parents Bride and groom leaving for the ceremony Bride with groom’s siblings (separately) Bride and groom with groom’s siblings Other: Both families combined Other: Bride and groom with bride’s grandparents Other: Bride and groom with bride’s extended family Bride and groom with groom’s grandparents
Bride and groom with groom’s extended family Bride and groom with groom’s entire immediate Bridal Party family Portrait of bride, full length Bride and groom with bride’s entire immediate Portrait of bride, close up family Portrait of groom, full length Bride and groom with both sets of parents Portrait of groom, close up Other: First look Other: Portraits and candids of bride and groom Other: Bride and bridesmaids, group shot Bride with each bridesmaid, individually Bride and maid of honor Bride with her mother Bride with her father Bride with her parents Bride with her parents and siblings Groom and groomsmen, group shot Groom with each groomsman, individually …See other side for Ceremony & Reception Checklist
Ultimate Wedding Photography Checklist
Ceremony Reception Exterior and interior shots of ceremony venue Exterior and interior shots of reception venue before guests arrive before guests arrive Groom and officiant waiting at the front Still life shots of centerpieces, menus, decorations, Both sets of grandparents being escorted down signs, table settings, favors, place cards the aisle Bride and groom’s place cards and chairs, if Both mothers being escorted down the aisle decorated Bridal party walking down the aisle Wedding cake Bride and her escort waiting to walk down the Hors d’oeuvres and special drinks aisle Main meals Groom’s expression as bride walks down the aisle Guests arriving Bride and escort walking down the aisle (from the Guests signing guestbook back, and also the front if second photographer) Entrance of bridal party Bride being given away Entrance of bride and groom Bride and groom together at the front Close-ups of friends and family making toasts Both sets of parents watching the ceremony Head table Wide shot of the front from the guest’s view Cutting the cake Wide shot of the guests, from the couple’s view Bride and groom feeding each other Ceremonial moments such as candle lighting, Bride and groom mingling with guests readings, etc. First dance Close-ups as bride and groom exchange vows Father-daughter, mother-son dances Close-ups as bride and groom exchange rings Dancing The kiss! Musicians or DJ Close-up of the bride and groom as they are Bride and groom kissing announced Signing the marriage license Bride and groom as they greet/hug guests Bouquet toss Bride and groom leaving ceremony venue Groom getting bride’s garter Other: Garter toss Other: Getaway car Other: Bride and groom leaving Other: Other: Other: