Use this as a starting guide for your photography shot list. Each event is different, so be sure to edit and add accordingly!
Pre-Ceremony Bride
Hanging Dress
Invitation Suite
Bride's Shoes
Bride's Jewelry
Bridal Bouquet
Bride Looking in Mirror
Bride Putting on Makeup
Bride Styling Hair
Bridesmaids Assisting Bride
Bride + Bridesmaids in Robes/PJs
Bride Dressing Details
MoB + Bride Dressing Details
Bride with Mom
Bride with Father
Bride with Flower girl
Bride with Bridesmaids
Pre-Ceremony Groom
Groomsmen Getting Ready
Groom Fashion Details: please list
Wedding rings
Groom buttoning jacket
Groom standing alone, dressed
Groomsmen putting on jackets
Groomsmen tying shoes
Groomsmen shaking hands
MoG pinning Groom’s boutonniere
Groom with MoG
Groom with FoG
Groom with Ushers
Groom with Groomsmen
Pre-Ceremony Couple
First Look
First Touch
Letter/Gift Exchange
Vow Reading
Bridal Party Petal Toss
Ceremony Details
Welcome Sign
Guest Book
Aisle Markers
Altar Details
Wedding Program
Ceremony Details: please list
Ceremony Action
Processional
Family's Facial Expressions
Groom's Expression
Giving Away the Bride
Bridal Party Reactions
Exchange of Rings
Vows
First kiss
Guest from Behind the Altar
Recessional Kiss
Ceremony Details: please list
Formals
Groomsmen with Groom
Groomsmen having fun together
Bridesmaids with bride
Full Bridal Party
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
Entire Bridal Party
Extended Family
Bride and Groom Portraits
Close-up of rings
Reception Details
Table decor and floral arrangements
Escort Display
Special Decor Details: please list
Sweetheart Table
Head Table
Centerpieces: how many styles?
Cake Details
Groom's Cake
Full Room Shot
Reception Action
Catering Details: please list, provide menu
Bar Details: please list, provide menu, specialty drinks
Formal introductions / entry of bridal party
Formal introductions of bride and groom
Toasts and speeches: how many
First dance with bride and groom
Family Dances: please list
Bridesmaids and groomsmen dancing
Family members dancing
Guests dancing / conversing
Shoe Game
Anniversary Dance
Dollar Dance
Bouquet Toss
Garter Toss
Cake cutting
Dance Floor Accessories
Private Last Dance
Send Off