Engaged
Photographer Shot Checklist
Review this checklist with your photographer two weeks before the wedding so they know what types of images you have in mind.
(On the wedding day, have someone close to you assist in identifying important guests mentioned on the list below.)
The Ceremony GETTING READY
● The dress hung with padded hanger or draped on bed
● Exterior/interior shots of the ceremony site before ceremony
● Bride having hair and makeup applied
● Still life shot of wedding program, signage and decor
● Candid shots of bride getting dressed
● Groom walking down the aisle with his mother
● Groom seeing his bride-to-be walk down the aisle
● Candid shots with mother-of-bride helping bride get ready
● Bridal party walking down the aisle
● Candid shots of bridesmaids getting dressed
● Candid shots of groom getting dressed
● Bride and her escort walking down the aisle
● Candid shots of groomsmen getting dressed
● Bride’s father or escort giving her away
● Bride fully dressed in front of mirror
● Bride and groom at the alter or chuppah
● Bride with her father
● Bride’s and groom’s parents watching the ceremony
● Bride with bridesmaids
● View of the ceremony from the back to get the guests’ view
● Bride with siblings and parents
● View of the guests from the couple’s point of view
● Groom with father
● Special moments like the candle lighting and readings
● Groom with siblings and parents
● Close up of the bride and groom saying vows
● Close up of couple’s hands as they exchange wedding bands
● Still life shots of bouquets, wedding bands, shoes and jewelry ● Attendants with bride
● Musicians or singers performing during the ceremony
● Maid-of-honor with bride
● The kiss
● Groomsmen with groom
● Couple walking down the aisle after ceremony
● Best man with groom
● Wedding party walking down the aisle after ceremony
● Bride’s and groom’s separate arrival at ceremony site
● Guests throwing rice, flower petals or blowing bubbles
● Special guests being seated for the ceremony
● Bride and groom hugging family and friends
● Parents and grandparents being seated for the ceremony
● Bride showing her ring to her bridesmaids
● The reception site being set up and decorated
● Bride and groom leaving the ceremony site
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Engaged
Photographer Shot Checklist continued
PORTRAITS (after the ceremony)
The Reception ● Bride and Groom
● Exterior and interior shots of the reception site before guests arrive
● Bride with her mother
● Still life shots of seating cards, menu, table settings, flowers and favors
● Bride with her father
● The wedding cake and dessert table
● Bride with both parents
● Concession stand or food truck
● Bride with grandparents
● Guests at cocktail hour
● Bride with immediate family
● Food, hors d’oeuvres and specialty cocktails
● Groom with his mother
● Guests arriving and signing the guest book or other item
● Groom with his father
● Photo booth or photo drop
● Groom with both parents
● Cigar roller table
● Groom with grandparents
● Wedding party arriving
● Groom with immediate family
● Bride and groom arriving
● Bride and groom with the bride’s family
● Close-up of friends and family making toasts
● Bride and groom with the groom’s family
● Bride and groom sipping champagne at their table
● Bride and groom with both sets of parents
● Bride and groom talking with guests
● Bride and groom with immediate family members from both sides
● Bride and groom’s first dance
● Bride and groom with the entire wedding party ● Bride and father dancing
● Bride and groom with the bridesmaids
● Groom and mother dancing
● Bride and groom with the groomsmen
● Parents and grandparents dancing
● Bride and groom with the ring bearer and flower girl
● Wedding party dancing
● Groom with groomsmen
● Guests dancing
● Bride with bridesmaids
● Musicians, DJ or other entertainment performing
● Groom with best man
● Bride and groom with the entire wedding party on the dance floor
● Bride with maid-of-honor
● Bride and groom cutting the cake
● Bride with friends (have someone identify whom to photograph)
● Garter toss
● Groom with friends (have someone identify whom to photograph)
● Bouquet toss
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● Bride and groom leaving the reception
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● Newlyweds’ vehicle decorated with JUST MARRIED sign
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