Checklist for your Wedding Photographer

 

 

It is always a good idea to compile your wedding photographer a list of exactly what you want him or her to do. This way both parties (bride and groom and photographer) know exactly where they stand, and what is required from them.

Depending on what style of photography you have chosen will determine the list you compile, however the following checklists are a very good guide.

 

This checklist is for family and bridal party photographs. You can choose which shots you would like taken either individually, as a couple or a group.

Bride and groom’s family

-         Mother

-         Father

-         Stepmother/father

-         Grandparents

-         Sisters

-         Brothers

-         Stepsisters/brothers

 

 

Bridal Party

-         Maid of Honour

-         Bridesmaids

-         Pageboys

-         Flower girl

-         Best man

-         Ushers

-         Ring Bearer

The following checklists are for the main photographs of your big day. Again you do not have to stick rigidly to these lists, but they form a good basis for documenting your day.

 

 

Pre Ceremony Groom Shots

 

-         Single close up and full length

-         With Mother/Father

-         With Best Man

-         With Ushers

-         With Ring Bearer

-         Getting ready to go

-         Dressing room shot – e.g. shot of suit hanging at the ready, buttonhole flower, aftershave bottle

 

 

Pre Ceremony Bride Shots

 

-         Single close up and full length

-         With Mother/Father

-         With other family members

-         With Maid of Honour

-         With Bridesmaids

-         With Pageboy/Flower girl

-         Getting ready to go

-         Dressing room shot – e.g. shot of dress hanging, bouquet, perfume

 

 

 

 

The Ceremony

 

Most ceremony shots are standard, and your wedding photographer will know exactly what shots to take. Please be aware at many churches or registry offices there may well be another wedding party following yours so time could well be an issue

 

-         Ushers seating guests

-         Brides arrival

-         Bride walking down aisle

-         Groom waiting at alter

-         Bride being given away

-         Exchanging rings

-         First kiss as married couple

-         Signing the license

-         With wedding officiant

-         In front of church

-         Couple leaving for reception

 

 

 

Formal Photo Shoot

 

If there is not a wedding following yours, you can have this shoot at you ceremony location. If not the formal shots can take place at the reception venue or if you prefer another location of your choosing. Please note that if you choose to have your formal shots at a location other than the ceremony or reception venue you must inform all of your guests so they know where to go.

 

 

-         Single Bride

-         Single Groom

-         Bride and Groom together

-         Bride with Attendants

-         Groom with Attendants

-         Bride with Best man and Ushers

-         Groom with Bridesmaids, Pageboy, Flower girl

-         Bride with each individual Attendant

-         Groom with each individual Attendant

-         Entire Wedding Party

-         Picture of Wedding Rings

-         Bride, Groom and Children

-         Bride, Groom, Best Man, Maid of Honour

 

 

Reception Shots

 

 

Again there are standard shots at the reception, but should you require any other specific shots inform your wedding photographer.

The reception is the best time for anyone videoing the day as they can capture a lot more content in this environment

 

-         Arrival at reception

-         Toasting the Bride and Groom

-         Wedding Cake (pre cut)

-         The Set Tables (pre guests)

-         Particular Decorations

-         With particular Guests

-         Cutting the Cake

-         First dance

-         Entertainment Act