You’re ready to book your wedding photographer!
Yay! One of the top questions I get asked is what photos they want and what photos they have time for. It’s important to remember time is everything. The more of it you have me there for, the more photos you will get. The more combos of poses you will get.
When looking up photos on whatever platform you do, it’s easy to get carried away. There are also so many shot lists out there that it makes it easy to copy and paste and just expect those. I really encourage you to sit down with me or your photographer and create this list together! We have a realistic idea of what we can accomplish on your big day! That is custom to your wants and your timeline!
Below is my basic outline of a full day shot list. From this we customize it and adjust what we need for your day!
At the end of the day I highly encourage you NOT to copy and paste a list from the internet and to create one with me or your photographer!
Wedding shot list
Arrival -
Getting ready
Bride:
Bride details
Dress shot
Bride getting ready
bride and bridal party in any special attire
helping bride into dress
bride and mom special shot
Groom:
Details - shoes tie etc
groom alone getting ready shots
fun shots with groomsmen
groom and dad special shot
all the groomsmen putting boutonnieres on
Dad and groom special shot
First look
Groom and bride set up and then process of first look
We can also do a dad and bride first look
Bridal party
Full bridal party (bride groom bridesmaid groomsmen)
poses and candid shots
bride and bridesmaid
Posed and candid
Bride with each individual brides maid
Groom and grooms men
Posed and candid
Groom and each individual groomsmen
Bride and groom Singles
Posed and candid - variety of shots
FAMILY
Bride and groom -brides parents
Bride - brides parents
Bride- mom
Bride- dad
Bride and groom- parents and siblings
Bride - parents and siblings
Bride- siblings
Bride and groom- siblings families (each separate)
Bride and groom -grooms parents
Groom - parents
Groom - mom
Groom - dad
Groom - parents siblings
Groom- siblings
Bride and groom- siblings families (each separate)
Bride and groom - both families
Sometimes added
Bride with both moms
Groom with both dads
Bride with mom and grandma
Groom with dad and grandpa (generations photos)
Bride and groom with kids if they have any
CEREMONY
Bridal party line procession
All the details
First kiss
Exit line procession
RECEPTION
Details
First dance
Bride and dad dance
Groom and mom dance
Toasts
cake cutting
Guest Interactions
Sunset Photos(if the timing is lined up with the time of sunset)
Exit
Like I said this is a basic list that can be adjusted added to and customized to your wedding and your needs!! Lets chat and create your shot list and timeline!!
