Wedding shots list for photographer

It's long, but here was the list we came up with - we got almost everything on the list and tons more.

Getting Ready

Photos of the ceremony site – outdoor, indoor, actual site, etc.
Bride's dress hanging, shoes & veil (near a window? Doorway?)
Bride and bridesmaids getting dressed, touching up makeup & hairDetailed shots of the bride’s and bridesmaids’ bouquets
Shot of bride fully dressed in the mirrorBridesmaids reacting to the bride in her gown
Detail of clothing, shoes, garter, etc.
Bride with bridesmaids
Bride with all the women, group shotBride with each woman, individuallyFlower girl fully dressed
Groom & groomsmen “finishing touches” (tying the tie, shoes, etc.)
Groom with all the groomsmen Groom all men, group shotGroom with each man, individually
Ring bearer, fully dressed
First Looks Photos
Groom ready to go
Bride ready to go
Bride and groom separately getting ready to start the ceremony

The Ceremony

Guests as they arrive
Ushers escorting guests to their seats
Grandma, moms & dads walking in
Groom walking down the aisle, escorting mom
Bridesmaids and groomsmen walking down the aisle
Flower girl and ring bearer enteringWedding party waiting at the altar
Close-up of bride just before she makes her entrance
Bride & dad walking in
Bride and groom at the altar
Bride and groom leaving ceremony site

Before the Reception (During the Cocktail Hour)

Bride and groom together
Bride with parentsBride with other family
Groom with parentsGroom with other family
Bride and groom with all parents
Bride and groom with immediate family members from both sides
Bride and groom with groomsmen
Bride and groom with bridesmaids
Bride and groom with whole wedding party

The Reception

Shot from outside reception site
Reception details such as place cards, guest book, centerpieces, decorations, table settings, favors table, and champagne glasses
Bride and groom arriving
Bride and groom at head table
Parents' table
Guests' tables
Close-up of friends and family making toasts
Bride and groom's first dance
Parents dancing
Bride and Dad dancing
Groom and Mom dancing
Kids playing or dancing
Cake table
Bride and groom cutting the cake
Dessert table
Bouquet toss
Tossing and catching of the garter

Thank you! Just needed an idea of what to create! I am doing a first look with my father as well as the groom and didnt know if I needed a category of shots for that or if the photographer would just know what to do.

Thanks again!

View Quoted Comment

Of course! A good photographer will take what you want and run with it - so giving them even the most basic guidelines should be more than enough. Good luck and congrats!

Hi FutureMrsB! There was a recent discussion where users were talking about their favorite wedding photo shots! I'll link it below for you to look through to get some inspiration!

Must Have Photo Moments