It's really hard to make a list [and check it twice!] that includes all the important things I'll want pictures of from our wedding day. I mean... of course, there's all the different family combinations... this person in... that person out. When I look at the list it seems like it'll take hours! God, I hope not...
And then I want all the shots of my outfit: on and off. I want those pretty shots of my dress hanging and my shoes on the floor. All the bridesmaid dresses hanging together. My jewelry, my something borrowed/blue/old & new. My veil.
I want pictures of bouquets and ceremony programs and table settings.
I want formal pictures and candid shots from the reception.
At the reception I want pictures of us at each guest table. Our first dance. Cutting the cake. Everything. Everything. Everything! It must be possible...
What's the most important picture?!
make sure you make a list no matter what!! here's a checklist i started with the brides i'm working with - then when you think of more you just add to the list and on the day of the wedding, give to your photographers:
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Getting ready shots – bride’s hair & makeup, groom’s cufflinks & tie
Groom's expression when he sees the bride for the first time
Father's expression when he sees his daughter for the first time in her gown
Traditional family portraits - in-laws, parents, siblings
Bridal party photos of the girls, the guys, and the whole group together
Wedding day details - the dress, the shoes, the venue, the place cards...
First dances - husband/wife, mother/son, father/daughter
Toasts
Cake cutting
Bouquet/garter toss (if applicable)
Group shots dancing
Bride’s dress alongside her mother and grandmother’s dress
Shoe shots – close-ups of the group but focusing on their footwear
Invite close-up
Photos involving the family pets
Photo booth candid shots
thanks so much!!! that's a great list!
ReplyDeleteyou can ask the photographer to bring a master check list (all should have them) about what pictures you want them to take. You check what you want off and the photographer does it. You should as him/her.
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