Must Take Photos
GETTING READY
Bride's dress on the hanger or over a chair
Close-up of
bride's shoes
Close-up of bride's bouquet
Close up of bride’s jewelry
Bride in curlers or having makeup applied
Bridesmaids getting makeup applied
Bride putting on garter
Bride putting on shoes
Mom and/or bridesmaids helping the bride arrange her
dress, bustle the train, etc.
Close-up of dress details
Bridesmaids together
Bride together with bridesmaids
Bride hugging
mom
Flower girl(s) ready to go
Mom or bridesmaids putting finishing touches on bride, adding the headpiece, etc.
Bride spending moment alone/looking out window
Full-length shot of bride all dressed and ready to go
Bride walking to ceremony w/bridesmaids
Groom putting on
jacket
Groomsmen getting ready
Groom with groomsmen
Best Man getting
ready/ready to go
Mini Groom ready
Groom with dad, hugging or whispering advice
Groom
walking to ceremony w/groomsmen
CEREMONY
Bride looking out the window, waiting for the groom to arrive
Wide shot of ceremony space from the back
Guests arriving
Ushers helping grandparents and special guests
to their seats
Front and back shots of flower girl/mini bride and groom walking down the aisle
Close up of details (guest book, front of ceremony, etc.)
Groom and groomsmen waiting nervously for bride to walk down aisle
Guests sitting down, waiting for ceremony to start
Bridesmaids walking down the aisle
Wedding party standing at the front
Bride w/dad just before walking down the aisle
Back shot of
bride and dad beginning to walk down the aisle
Full-frontal shot of bride and dad walking down the aisle
Close-up of groom's face when he sees bride for the first time
Back shot of bride and groom together at the altar with officiant
between them
Shot focusing on bridesmaids' bouquets, lined up as they hold them at the altar
Close-up of each hand as the rings are exchanged
Close-up of bride's face, as seen over the groom's shoulder
Close-up of groom's
face, as seen over the bride's shoulder
Shot of both sets of parents' faces as they witness ceremony
The kiss
Happy couple walking back down the aisle together, as married couple
Guests getting ready to shower the couple with
well wishes (and bubbles, birdseed, etc.) as they leave
Bride and groom walking out of ceremony space, hand-in-hand
BEFORE THE RECEPTION - During the cocktail hour
Full shot of bride and groom together, smiling
Full shot of bride and groom hugging
Full shot of bride and groom kissing
Bride being lifted or carried by groom or sitting on groom's lap
Close-up of couples' faces as bride is lifted, carried or sitting on groom's lap
Silhouette of bride and groom
Bride in front, groom behind blurred
Groom in front, bride behind blurred
Bride with her parents
Groom
with his parents
Bride with groom's parents
Groom with bride's parents
Bride with bridesmaids
Groom with groomsmen
Bride with groomsmen
Bride and Groom with children
Flower girl, Best Man, Mini Bride and Groom (laughing, playing, talking)
Group shot of bride, groom, family and wedding party
Groom leaning up against a wall with bride in front of him, kissing
Bride and groom walking toward the camera, holding hands
Bride and groom walking away from camera, holding hands
Bride and groom looking off in the same direction together
Bride and Grooms shoes
Bridal Party Shoes
Bridal Party walking down street
Fun shot of bridal party
Fun shot of Bride and Groom
Shot of guest mingling during cocktail hour
Shot of butler passing cocktails and appetizers
RECEPTION
Close-up of details (place settings, name cards, etc.)
Close-up of centerpieces
Wide shot of entire room before everyone arrives, even better if taken from above
Wide shot of pool area
Bridal party entrance including parents and grandparents
Bride and Groom entrance
Any special moments
Bride and groom's first dance
Bride and Groom first dance w/ head table blurred behind
Bride and Groom first dance w/parents face in view
Groom dipping bride
Bride dancing with her dad -- close-up of her face as
seen over his shoulder
Groom dancing with his mom
Close-up of cake
Close up on meal
Bride showing her new ring to the guests
Bride and
groom hugging guests, close-ups of faces
Best man making a toast to the couple
Maid of Honor making a toast to the couple
Bride and groom's faces as they
listen to the toast(s)
Bride and Groom toast
Guests smiling and clapping
Guests dancing and
cutting loose on the dance floor. (Tip: Ask for a slow shutter speed to get a blurry/focused effect)
Wide shot of entire room after guests arrive, even better if taken from above
Close-ups of guests' faces, laughing and having a great
time -- lots of these
Groups of friends sitting together at their table or dancing
Bride and groom whispering to each other
Parents (or even better, grandparents) dancing
Close-up of band or DJ
Bride and groom cutting the
cake
Bride and groom feeding each other
Everyone with party hats on
Wide shot of balloon drop and confetti
Everyone celebrating New Years










