When you begin the wedding planning process you know you need a wedding photographer. However, do you find yourself trying to think about what exactly you need photographed.
You know that you are looking for all the traditional parts of the day captured. For instance, when your soon to be husband she’s you coming down the aisle or your first kiss, but, what else is there to consider.
Today I am sharing my extensive shot list for your wedding day photography to ensure no moment gets missed.
There is a ton of photos in here from your wedding details and getting ready, to first looks, ceremony shots, what not to miss at your reception, all the way to your grand exit. Use this opportunity as a jumping of point. After viewing all the options you may decided you don’t need everything included. From there you can customize it to fit your needs.
Details
Bride’s dress on personalized hanger
Bride with bridesmaids dresses
Bride’s bouquet
Bridesmaid bouquet
Invitation suite
Rings with specialty ring box
Bride’s shoes
Jewelry
Perfume
Something barrowed, blue, old, new
Vow books
Groom’s shoes
Cufflinks
Watch
Tie
Cologne
Boutonniere
Getting Ready
Bride’s Getting Ready Portraits
Admiring her dress
Getting her dress of the hanger
In robe with flowers
Bride and Bridesmaids in getting ready outfits
Buttoned or zipped into her dress
Mother of the bride or maid of honor fastening the back of the dress
Bride putting on jewelry
Bridesmaid helping put brides shoes on
Mother of the bride securing bride veil
Bridesmaids helping bride with last minute details
Bridal Party Gifting
Bridesmaids and Maid of Honor praying over the bride
Bride reading letter/opening gift from the groom
Groom Getting Ready Portraits
Father on the groom helping groom into suit jacket
Groom adjusting tie, cufflinks, and watch
Mother of the groom pinning the boutonniere
Groom and groomsmen chilling together
Groom putting on his shoes
Groomsmen toasting the groom
Groom reading letter/opening gift from the bride
Groomsmen and Best Man praying over the groom
First looks
Bride and groom first look
Reading personalize vows
First look with the bridesmaids
Father/Daughter first look
First look with the groomsmen
First touch in lieu of a first look
Wedding Ceremony
Wide shot of the untouched ceremony space
Aisle decorations
Programs
Signage
Ceremony flowers
Guest book table
Processional
Each bridal party member coming down the aisle
Groom hugging parents
Bride coming down the aisle
Groom’s reaction
Candid photos of the crowd
Candid’s of the bride and grooms parents
Vows
Ring exchange + close up of ring exchange
First kiss
Recessional
Kiss halfway back up the aisle
Bridesmaids and groomsmen coming back up the aisle
Parents coming back up the aisle
Guests filing out of the ceremony
Family formals
I have created a separate article all about what to include for your family formals checklist linked HERE.
Bridal Party Wedding Portraits
Bride’s side
Bridesmaids, Maid of Honor, Flower Girl
Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids
Each Bridesmaid
Maid of Honor
Flower Girl
Groom’s side
Groomsmen, Best Man, Ring Bearer
Best Man and Groomsmen
Each Groomsman
Best Man
Ring Bearer
Full bridal party
Wedding Cocktail Hour
Cocktail space untouched
Seating chart
Dishes being served
Drinks
Signage/Bar
Candid’s of guests mingling
Posed groups
Wedding Reception
Untouched room shot
Tablespaces/Menus
Favors
Cake table
Food being served
Bride and groom viewing the reception space
Florals
Head table/Sweetheart table
Guests entering
Grand entrance
First dance
Father/Daughter dance
Mother/Son dance
Specialty dances (example: money dance)
Toasts
Cake cutting
Bouquet/Garter toss
Private last dance
Open dancing shots
Grand exit/Getaway car
Elizabeth Kane Photography in a luxury wedding and lifestyle photographer currently booking 2023-2024 weddings in Joshua Tree, Palm Springs, Temecula, San Diego, Orange County, and the surrounding areas. If you are currently planning your wedding connect with me though the Contact Page for more information on packages and pricing.
