Creating the best wedding photography shot list for your wedding day is a conversation between the couple and photographer. Keep in mind, every wedding is unique to those getting married. Consider each aspect of the wedding day and allow the photographer to do the best job possible for you.

As a wedding photographer, we plan to capture all the key moments, group photos and detail shots that you will treasure for a lifetime.

To ensure we do the best job possible for you we created this great wedding photography shot list for your wedding day. If you would like to chat about your wedding day timeline just get in touch and we can set up a call to chat about your plans.

Wedding Photography Shot List

Bridal Prep | Wedding Photography shot List

• Finishing touches with hair and makeup, robe photos, etc.

• Detail photos of dress, invitation, jewelry, shoes, and flowers

• Bride putting on dress and accessories

• Bride solo shots, full length, close up, and specialty poses

• Bride with bridesmaids as a group and individually

• Bride with family, siblings, parents, etc.

• Candid and emotional shots as they happen

• Bride opening card from groom

Groom Prep Photos

• Detail photos of attire, cuff links, tie, shoes etc.

• Groom putting on attire

• Solo shots with groom alone, full length and close up

• Groomsmen with groom as a group and solo

• Groom with family, siblings, parents, etc.

• Candid moments as they happen

First Look Moment – The Reveal

• Bride walking up to the groom for the reveal

• Groom waiting for the bride to arrive

• The reveal – grooms emotions as he sees his bride for the first time

• Hugging, kissing, crying, and laughing photos

• Take Two – We stage this shot again when possible. Some couples have reactions that result in blocked faces and emotions

Couple Portraits | Wedding Photography Shot List

• Wedding portraits of the bride and groom both full length and closer up angle

• Full length of bride and groom with the long train showing

• Veil photos in air with couple

• Individual photos of bride and groom

• Couple walking shots – natural and candid

• Specialty lighting shots with bride and groom when possible

• Multiple emotional poses, kissing, holding hands, etc.

Bridal Party Groupings | Wedding Party

• Bride and groom with maid of honor and best man

• Bride with bridesmaids

• Groom with groomsmen

• Bride with groomsmen

• Groom with bridesmaids

• Bride and groom with flower girl and ring bearer 

• Bride and groom with full bridal party (multiple poses when possible)

• Each bridal party couple 

Family Photos | Wedding Photography Shot List

• Newlywed Couple with brides parents

• Bride and groom with brides immediate family

• Bride and groom with brides siblings 

• Bride and groom with brides extended family

• Bride and groom with grooms parents

• Bride and groom with grooms immediate family

• Bride and groom with grooms siblings

• Bride and groom with grooms extended family

Wedding Ceremony Photos

• Wide shots of the ceremony location

• Details of the altar, arch, and any decorative elements

• Shots of ceremony programs, seating and details 

• Bride and groom arrival when possible (getting out of car/limo)

• Groom waiting for bride

• Bride and bridal party walking down the aisle

• Ceremony moments (unity candle lighting)

• Readings 

• Exchange of vows

• Exchange of rings 

• First kiss as husband and wife

• Signing the marriage license 

• Bride and groom walking down the aisle

• Reaction shots and receiving line

Wedding Reception Photos

• Bride and groom in room with decor

• Reception room with details

• Details of cake, desert table, favors, etc.

• Bridal Party entrance

• Bride and groom first dance

• Parent dances

• Toasts

• Reactions to speeches

• Celebration and candids of guests

• Cake cutting

• Nighttime photos 

Wedding Photography Shot List – Capturing Every Precious Moment

We hope you learned about the flow of the wedding day and the photos you may want taken. Most of the weddings we shoot include our video coverage, we work together as a team to ensure the story telling is unique, and creative.

If you would like to chat about your timeline and wedding shot list just get in touch.

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