As your photographer, I want to be able to capture all your must have shots throughout your special day. Like I mention in our contract, weddings are chaotic and often have unpredictable moments, because of that I can not guarantee that I will be able to get all of them, but I will do everything in my power to try. To help me get as many as I can, I've created a checklist of shots you may want. Please read through and check as many that you want. I will reference this list on your wedding day.
Details wedding invitations, stationery, programs
personalized wedding gear (bridal koozies, wine glasses, shirts)
Brides Details bridal accessories (veil/garter/other hair accessories)
something borrowed, new, old, blue
Grooms Details grooms accessories (watch, belt, buckle, shoes, pocket square)
items to personalize the detail shots (cologne bottle, flask, grooms drink of choice)
grooms socks (if interesting)
boutonniere (if available while getting ready)
Wedding Party Portraits (before or after ceremony) detail shots of bride's bouquet
detail shots of groom's boutonniere
bride with each of her bridesmaids
bride with all of her bridesmaids together
detail shots of bride and bridesmaids bouquets
groom with each of his groomsmen
groom with all his groomsmen together
detail shots of groom and groomsmen ties and boutonnieres
couple with all bridesmaids
couple with all groomsmen
couple with entire wedding party
any other must have wedding party combinations or photos
The Ceremony shots of the empty venue before the ceremony
bride and groom exiting car (if there was a first look)
mothers lighting candles (if there is a candle lighting)
grandparents entering the venue
the groom entering the venue
each member of the wedding party entering
the bride walking down the aisle
the groom's face as the bride enters
Getting Ready bridal party getting ready
bride having makeup/hair done
brides mother getting ready
bride being helped into dress
bride looking herself over in mirror
bridesmaids checking out bride
first look with brides father
groom adjusting tie/having tie adjusted
groom lacing up shoes or putting on boots
groom putting on cufflinks
groom and groomsmen sharing drinks
Family Portraits bride with bride's parents (together)
groom with groom's parents (together)
couple with bride's parents
couple with groom's parents
couple with both sets of parents
bride with each set of grandparents
groom with each set of grandparents
couple with each set of grandparents
bride with bride's siblings individually
bride with bride's siblings together
groom with groom's siblings individually
groom with groom's siblings together
couple with bride's siblings
couple with groom's siblings
bride/groom/couple with any other requested relatives
bride/groom/couple with any specific friend(s)
The Reception The couple entering venue (if separate venue)
any parent-child dances (father and daughter/ mother and son)
the centerpieces / floral arrangements
the cake (pre and post cutting)
the bouquet and garter toss
candid shots of bride and groom making their rounds
bride and groom exiting (especially special exit)
the bride being given away
reaction shots of wedding guests
