I want to share with you my must have wedding photos….the list is different for every family and every wedding as no two weddings are alike with their relationships and moments. In answer to the question will I work with a wedding photography shot list—I like to tell people the list of photos in my head is much longer than any list you are going to get off of the internet. The most important thing is that you trust me as your wedding photographer. Trust that you hired me because you loved my images and that I will do everything I can to make your wedding images amazing.
Let me walk you through what I strive to achieve on a wedding day. I strive to photograph all of the details (brides details, grooms details, ceremony and reception details) I try to capture moments during preparation, ceremony, portraits, family formals, and through out the reception. Mixed in with all of those things are your standard must have shots such as the bride walking in, the kiss, flower girls and ring bearers, the parents, the first look, introductions, first dance etc. Before the wedding we will discuss in detail who the important players in each of your life are, what are some additional must have photos, and what types of images you have been drawn too/don’t like. The moments are really the must have photos on your wedding day….the moment between you and your Dad, or your grandma and grandpa….those are more important than the standard traditional shots. Here is a rough idea of some of the things I am striving for at your wedding.
Family Formals:
mom, dad, bride, groom, grandparents, siblings and siblings spouses and kids
bride groom grandparents
bride, mom, dad, siblings
bride, groom, mom, dad
bride, mom, dad
bride, mom
bride, dad
bride, siblings
bride with siblings kids
bride with siblings and kids if applicable
mom and dad
sibling, sibling spouse, kids if applicable
sibling and sibling spouse alone
both moms and bride
both dads and bride
married siblings with bride and groom (so couples shot)
both sets of parents with bride and groom (if they are both still married)
married siblings with bride and groom plus parents
(repeated again for the grooms family)
Reception:
fun dance photos
cake cutting
toast photos
first dance photos
parent dances
couples
table shots
random groups
people laughing
bride and groom fun dancing
bride and groom talking to guests
bride and groom looking at camera with guests
college groupings
work groupings
people admiring bride or grooms rings
photo of DJ or band
any traditional things (garter, bouquet, anniversary dance etc)
Details:
grooms suit once on with boutonniere
bridesmaids holding flower
groomsmen’s ties, shoes, or socks
invitations
rings
shoes
dress
bridesmaid dresses
jewelry
heirlooms
house venue or location details
flowers including boutonnieres and up close of bridal bouquet while she is holding it as well as bridesmaid holding bridesmaid bouquet
grooms suit details
ceremony site
Hors d’ oeuvres
dinner
drinks
cake
table settings (broken down into centerpiece without distractions, chairs if they are nice, actual place settings, menu if applicable, favors if not on favor table individually and in grouping without any distractions in the background)
sweetheart table
place card table
favor table if applicable
Bridal Party:
bridesmaids in 2-3 different set ups (bride in front maids behind, everyone together laughing, everyone in a line with a little space, women facing away but turning and looking over a shoulder)
groomsmen in 2-3 different set ups (men without their coats–coats over their shoulders as they walk toward camera, groom in front men behind, men doing something silly to groom, men in a line)
each bridesmaid
each groomsman
each bridesmaid with bride
each groomsmen with groom
best man and maid of honor with bride and groom
whole bridal party in 2-3 different set ups
bride and groom
groom full length and up close
bride full length and up close and the back of the dress
bridal party with parents
sunset of bride and groom
Prep:
groom putting on shoes
men tying ties
men toasting
women in robes if applicable
women toasting
bride having makeup done
bride having hair done
bridesmaids having hair done
bridesmaids having makeup done
bride taking dress off hanger
bride putting on shoes sitting down
brides lashes while she looks down
bride looking out window
brides gift to groom
groom opening brides gift
grooms gift to bride
bride opening grooms gift
dad’s first look of bride
mom’s first look of bride
mom zipping dress or putting on veil
bride putting on earrings in mirror after dress is on
bridesmaids admiring bride as she gets zipped in while smiling