Photography Checklist

In the weeks leading up to the wedding day, make sure to touch base with your photographer about any must-have shots on your wish list. Here's a basic day-of list to get you started.

Bride Hanging DressGetting Ready

The Ceremony

  • Exterior and interior shots of ceremony location.
  • Grandparents' entrance.
  • Groom walking his mother down the aisle.
  • Close up of groom's first look as bride enters.
  • Bridal party walking down the aisle.
  • A full length shot of bride, just before she walks the aisle.
  • Bride and her escort walking down the aisle.
  • Escort giving bride away.
  • Bride and groom at the altar.
  • The exchange of the rings.
  • Both sets of parents watching the ceremony.
  • Wide shot of wedding party and ceremony.
  • Wide shot of guests from couples' perspective.
  • The first kiss.
  • Bride and groom's exit.
  • Bride and groom leaving ceremony site.

Bride Holding InvitationBefore the Reception

  • Bride and groom together.
  • Bride and groom with her parents.
  • Bride and groom with his parents.
  • Bride and groom with her immediate family.
  • Bride and groom with his immediate family.
  • Bride and groom with both sets of parents.
  • Bride and groom with entire wedding party.
  • Bride and groom with bridesmaids.
  • Bride and groom with groomsmen.
  • Bride and groom with flower girl and ring bearer.

The Reception