The definitive shot list for your wedding day

Weddings are something aren’t they? It’s a special day where you come together with your friends and family to celebrate a once in a lifetime occasion! This day is supposed to be happy and filled with inspiration! So why get bogged down with the details of what your photographer shoots.

As a storytelling hybrid photo/video person, I love to tell the story of your day in a way that highlights things that you did to reach this special occasion. Below is a shot list that I normally take to a wedding day so that I can work through this while the day progresses! I’ve simplified the list to generalize what you need. Use the list below to gain a better understanding of what you need for your own special day and if there are any unique events that might be happening!

If you’d like to work together to create a shot and shoot your dream wedding, please feel free to reach out to us. We’d love to be able to write your story with you!

The List

Groom Pics:

• Groom

• Groom w/ Groomsmen

• Groom w/ individual groomsmen

• Groom w/ ushers

• Groom w/ father

• Groom w/ future father-in-law

• Groom w/ both dads

• Groom with everyone

• Groom with ring bearer

• Groom with ushers

• Groom with each usher individually

• General interaction with Groom and Groomsmen

• General interaction with Groom and Dads

Detail shots:

• Flatlays

• Wedding rings

• Invites

• Reception/venue

• Dress/shoes

• Florist arrives (take pics of flower and ceremony site)

• Memorial Table (take pics of whatever this is)

• Dessert Table (take pics of desserts)

• Seating Chart (take pics)

• Desserts from Bakery arrive (take pics of food)

• Cocktail Tables

• Significant accessories that have meaning to bride and groom

Bride/Bridesmaids:

• Getting ready w/ hair and makeup

• Bride puts on dress

• Mother buttons up dress

• Mother/daughter pics

• Bride reveal to bridesmaids

• Bride and bridesmaids shoot

  • Bride with bridesmaids (done after dress reveal?)

  • Bride with junior bridesmaids

  • Bride with flower girl

  • Bride with all girls in wedding (bridesmaids, junior bridesmaids, flower girl, personal attendant)

  • Bride with each individual

First Look:

• Bride and Groom exchange letters

• First Look

Bridal Party:

• Bride and groom w/ everyone

• Bride and groom individually

• Bride with each individual from bride’s side of the family

• Bride and groom with bride’s side of the family 

• Bride with bride’s parents

• Bride with immediate family

• Bride with immediate family and any sibling’s significant others

• Bride and groom with both sets of parents

• Groom with each individual from groom’s side of the family

• Bride and groom with groom’s side of the family

• Groom with immediate family

• Groom with immediate family and any sibling’s significant others

• Groom with groom’s parents

Ceremony:

• Bridal party whole shot

• Parents watching the wedding

• Bridal party going down the aisle

• Bride with whomever walking her down the aisle

• Any Ceremonial details

• Officiant officiating the wedding

• Groomsmen

• Groomsmen individual shots

• Bridesmaids

• Bridesmaids individual shots

• Ring shot

• The pronouncement of being husband and wife

• The kiss

• The exit

Reception

• Dances 

• Dance floor

• Speeches

• Dessert Table

• Fun details

• Goofy moments

• Sunset

• Cake cutting

• Retake bridal photos at golden hour

• Reception exit

If you’re interested doing photo and video with us, please contact us - we would love to write your love story with you!