Wedding Photography Checklist

You have devoted an immense effort to meticulously plan your wedding. Therefore, it is evident that you desire to capture it in the most optimal manner. Although you have confidence in your wedding photographer, it is prudent to carefully plan and outline the specific photographs you like for your wedding. 

Compiling a shot list and providing your photographer with a checklist of essential photographs is mutually beneficial. This practice ensures that you will have the precise images you had envisioned, while also simplifying your photographer’s task by providing them with prearranged directions. Not to mention, it reassures them that, if the shot list is followed, you’ll be a satisfied client.

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Not sure where to begin? Below, we have compiled a comprehensive wedding photography checklist that includes everything from capturing bridal photos and centerpieces to documenting the moments on the dance floor.

Detail Shot Checklist

• The dress and Veil
• Bridesmaid dresses
• The rings
• Any other sentimental items, such as an heirloom or a bouquet charm
• Jewelry and shoes
• Invites and save the dates
• Flowers and boutonnières
• Bowtie or necktie
• Cufflinks
• Cologne or perfume
• Bridal party gifts
• Flat lay photos – take a look at our wedding flat lay checklist!

Bride getting ready shot checklist

Every wedding has unique variations in the way individuals prepare and groom themselves. When organizing your schedule, take into account the option of preparing yourself in a location abundant in natural light (which is very advantageous for makeup artists) and also offering plenty of room for you and those with you.

Inquire with your location regarding the availability of heating or air conditioning to ensure optimal comfort. Additionally, the presence of a refrigerator or a designated area for food storage would be greatly advantageous. These are the essential elements to be covered for the bride’s getting ready:

• Bride getting her hair and makeup done
• Candids in the bridal suite
• bride and bridesmaids in robes
• champagne pop
• bride reading the groom’s letter
• The bride putting on her shoes and gown
• bride and bridesmaids unveil
• separate photos of the bride before the first look 

Groom getting ready shot checklist

• Groom dressing
• Groom putting on footwear
• Snapshots of the groomsmen
• Groom reviewing the bride’s letter
• Groom individual pictures before heading to first look 

Family photo shot checklist

• Groom and bride with the bride’s close relatives
• The couple along with the bride’s siblings
• bride and her siblings
• Bride individual with siblings
• bride with her parents
• Bride individual with every
• The couple along with the bride’s grandparents
• Groom and bride, along with each set of the bride’s grandparents
• Bride individual with each grandparent
• Bride and groom with the immediate family of the groom
• Bride and groom with the siblings of the groom
• Groom and his siblings
• Groom individual with siblings
• Groom and his parents
• Groom individual with each parent
• Bride and groom with the grandparents of the groom
• Bride and groom with each set of grandparents on groom’s side
• Groom individual with each grandparent 

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