Wedding Day Shot List // Wedding Planning Tips

I have been shooting wedding for so long- about 12 years! - that I don’t work directly from a list anymore. (Except your family photo list, which I will talk about more in detail in a future post). With that being said, I do have a list of photos that I always take. Here is list of photographs you will definitely have of your day.

I will get every important photo that you can think of - and whole lot more. Although, I will want to know if there is anything more unique or special that I may not think of. Is there a special person that you want to get a photo with? Is something unique happening during the ceremony? Are you honoring a lost loved one with something in your decor or that you are wearing? Make sure you let me know. 

Here is a list of the photos and moments that will be photographed of your day:

Candids of wedding party getting ready

Detail photos- dress, shoes, jewelry, copy of the invitation, rings

Getting dress on

First look

Couple together

Couple with each person on their side as a group and individually

Couple with entire wedding party

Couple individually

Ceremony details

Reception details

Wedding processional and recessional

Exchanging vows

Exchanging rings

First kiss

Couple ceremony exit

Couple with extended families

Couple with immediate families

Couple with parents - individually and together

Reception entrance

Cake

Cake cutting

First dance(s)

Bouquet and garter toss

Toasts

Candids of guests

Couple interacting with guests/candid reception photos

Candids dancing

Grand exit (if applicable with time allotment)