Wedding Portrait List

ABOUT THE SHOT LIST

Having a shot list for your wedding photography ensures you and your family receive the images you’re dreaming of for your big day. It’s very important to work out ahead of time which combinations of family members you would like to see in your formals. We will have very limited time during the wedding to take all the images you’d like, so planning things out ahead of time is essential for success. The following Shot List is a general compilation of our experience photographing weddings and the traditional images Brides and Grooms can expect from their photographer. Please review this list and add your own ideas so we can make sure to plan time for them. We’re always happy to accommodate special requests!

Please allow 45 minutes to an hour for portraits after your ceremony.

Bridal Party Getting Ready

	Yes	No
Hanging Dress
Bride's Shoes
Bride's Jewelry
Bridal Bouquet
Bride Looking in mirror
Bride Putting on Makeup
Bride Styling Hair
Bridesmaid's Makeup styling
Bridesmaid's Hair styling
Bridesmaids putting on dresses, shoes
Getting Bride Dress on
Mom's expression (bride in dress)
Bride with mother
Bride with Father
Bride with Flower girl
Bride with Family members/ friends
Random photos with bride and bridesmaid's
Flower girl alone

Groomsmen Getting Ready

	Yes	No
Groom’s shoes
Groom’s boutonniere
Wedding rings
Groom buttoning jacket
Groom putting on shoes
Close-up of groom’s tie
Close-up of groom’s boutonniere
Groom standing alone, dressed
Groomsmen putting on jackets
Groomsmen tying shoes
Groomsmen shaking hands
Best man with groom
Groom getting dressed
Groomsmen shaking hands with groom
Best man hugging groom
Father/family members hugging groom
Groom with mother
Groom with father
Groom with family members / friends
Groom pretending to run away
Random photos of groom and groomsmen
Ringbearer with groom
Ringbearer alone

First Look

	Yes	No
Bride approaching groom
Groom’s face when he sees Bride
Interactions of Bride/ Groom together

Before Ceremony

	Yes	No
Floral or decorative details
Sign-in book / gift table display
Images of ceremony site (guests view)
Images of ceremony site (Bridal view)
Guests arriving, greeting eachother

During Ceremony

	Yes	No
Bridal party walking down the aisle
Bride’s Parents facial expressions
Father giving away Bride
Groom’s face when he sees bride
Exchange of rings
Ceremony details
Vows
First kiss
Bridesmaids and Groomsmen reactions
Celebratory walk down the aisle

Bride and Groom Portraits

	Yes	No
bridal portraits, bride only
Groom only
Bride and groom (romantic poses)
Close-up of rings
Close-up of bride and groom’s faces
Kissing under the veil
Lots of poses together
Bride and groom holding hands

Formals

	Yes	No
Groomsmen with Groom
Groomsmen’s shoes/ all together
Groomsmen having fun together
Bridesmaids with bride
Bride and bridesmaids’ shoes
Entire bridal party (everyone)
Groom only with groom’s parents
Groom with groom’s extended family
Bride only with bride’s parents
Bride with bride’s extended family
Bride and Groom with All parents
Bride/groom with extended family
Large group shot
entire bridal party
extended family members
Your choice of family and guest combinations (grandparents, out of town guests, close friends, godparents, children)

Before Reception

	Yes	No	1st Photographer	2nd Photographer
Table decor and floral arrangements
Seating chart
Any special details / decor
Bride & Groom’s table
Cake Details
Overall shot of reception area

During Reception

	Yes	No	1st Photographer	2nd Photographer
During Reception
Guests arriving
Details of food, drinks
Guest interactions, introductions
Formal introductions / entry of bridal party
Formal introductions of bride and groom
Toasts and speeches
First dance with father and bride
First dance with bride and groom
Bridesmaids and groomsmen dancing
Family members dancing
Guests dancing / conversing
Bouquet toss / special traditions or games
Cake cutting
Formal farewell / exit of bride and groom

Client Special Requests