Photos are the only thing that stands the test of time and is a visual reminder of the feelings and emotions you felt on your wedding day. There are so many important moments that make up a wedding day that it can be hard to keep up with, so how do you ensure you capture them all? Plan wedding photography checklist before the ceremony! Therefore I made a checklist of possible classic wedding images. The list designed to guide you through the very basics of the wedding day. Have a look!
Getting Ready
If there are two photographers, one can focus on the groom and the other on the bride.
Groom's photos:
Groom and Groomsmen getting ready
Best man adjusting the Groom's tie
Groomsmen putting on boutonnieres or ties
Groom spending moment alone
Wedding ring shots
Groom with his parents and siblings
Groom with the best man
Groom with his groomsmen
Bride and groom separately making their way to the ceremony
The First Look (optional)
A recent development has been for the couple to choose to see each other before the ceremony begins, and for the wedding photographer to capture this intimate moment when the happy couple sees each other for the first time. While lots of couples treasure the top of the aisle moment, for others the privacy of being alone when you first see each other allows a release of emotion and intimacy away from hundreds of onlookers.
Bride and Groom alone for the first look
Close-up of groom’s expression while waiting for the bride
Groom's reaction
Bridal Party reaction if couple enter together
Bride's photos:
Shot of wedding invitation
Bride and Bridesmaids getting their hair and makeup done
Dress hanging, jewellery laid out, shoes etc.
Bouquets and buttonholes/corsages
Bride putting on dress/veil with help from Mother of The Bride or Bridesmaids
Mother buttoning or zipping up the bride’s dress
Mother helping the bride with one last detail, such as the veil
The Bridal party having fun
Close up of dress details
Putting on jewellery
Putting on shoes
Close up of bride holding bouquet
Full-length shot of the bride in her gown, looking at herself in a mirror
Bridesmaids reacting to the bride in her gown
Father seeing the bride in her gown
Mother and bride portrait
Father and bride portrait
Family shots
Bride spending moment alone
Bridal party walking downstairs/leaving the house
Bride and Father in Wedding Car/ Walking to the ceremony
Close-up of the bride just before she makes her entrance
Bridal Party entrance
Both sets of grandparents walking down the aisle
Groom walking down the aisle with his mother
Bride walking up the aisle
Close-up of groom’s expression while waiting for the bride
Groom's reaction
Father/Mother giving the bride away
Exchanging of vows
The lighting of the unity candle
Ring bearer
Exchanging of the rings
Participants such as readers, the officiant, musicians etc.
The first kiss as husband and wife, and the moment after
Signing register
The Recessional/Bride and Groom walking back down the aisle
Newlywed shot
Greeting guests outside the venue
Bride & Groom in the back seat of wedding car
Reception:
The reception space set up - before the room fills up
Details and room decor shots - table settings, place cards, favours, candy buffet, centre-pieces etc.
Wedding cake detail shots
Guest book
Place card table
Closeup of bride and groom's place card
Gift table
Other details
Bride & Groom arriving
Toasts and Speeches
Cutting the cake
Bride & Groom feeding each other cake
The first dance
Bride dancing with father/Groom dancing with mother
Bride and Groom mingling with guests
Guests dancing
Musicians, singers, DJ
Bride throwing the bouquet
Bride and groom leaving
Shot of decorated car or transport.
After Ceremony
After the ceremony you have to make time for the wedding portraits - this usually takes 1-2 hours depending on the couple and the list of specific shots you require. Prepare a list of all the people you want in the portraits- family members and friends, and the specific combinations you require e.g. a shot of just you and your siblings or a shot of all your first cousins together.
After the ceremony outside the wedding venue:
Throwing of confetti
Married couple kissing (close up)
Married couple kissing (2/3 length)
Married couple kissing (full length)
Bride and groom looking at the ring
Bride and groom’s hands with rings and flowers
Bride and groom with vicar/registrar
Bride and groom with Priest or registrar
Bride, groom and wedding party
Bride and groom in wedding door
Bride and groom leaving the wedding venue grounds by transport
Group shots of families
Bride with her mother
Bride with her father Bride and groom with bride’s parents
Bride and groom with groom’s parents
Bride with both parents
Bride with bridesmaid and bouquets
Bridesmaids with flowers
Pageboys Groom with parents
Groom with mother
Groom with father
Bride and groom with both sets of parents
Bride and groom with close friends or family
Informal shots:
Shots with friends
Bride showing her new ring to the guests
Shots of Guests eating, drinking, and chatting
Site-specific shoots:
Couple sitting with dress spread out
Couple by tree
Couple walking on the beach
Couple walking in woods
Couple in ruins of the old building
Couple on the bridge or looking over waters.
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