Article 2: Crucial wedding photography shots to get

For many people, photography is one of the most important elements for any wedding. The bride and groom will generally be so busy during the wedding day, that you want to be able to look back and re-live the moments at a later stage, as well as share these moments with friends and family. For that reason, choosing the right wedding photographer for you is crucial.

Most professional photographers will have their own list of crucial shots to get (even if that list is in their head and isn’t written down), but they should always be willing to add any special requests to their list.

Here are a few ideas to get you thinking:

BRIDE PREPARATION:

Getting hair and make-up done
Bride dressing (keep it G-rated!)
Maid-of-honor zipping/buttoning up the bride’s dress
Mother of the bride helping bride put on veil
Putting on garter
Spraying perfume
Looking in the mirror
With the maid-of-honor
Bride with her parents

GROOM PREPARATION:

Groom and best man prior to getting ready
Putting on cufflinks
Groom spraying fragrance
Father of the groom helping to put the groom’s jacket on
Father of the groom fixing the groom’s tie
Groom and the father of the groom shaking hands
Groom and the best man together

CEREMONY:

Wedding guests being seated
Bride & Groom’s parents being seated
Groom, Best Man & Groomsmen awaiting the Bride
Flower girl, ring bearer, bridesmaids and maid of honor walking down the isle
Bride and father of the bride walking down the isle
Father of the bride giving away the bride
Bride and Groom together at alter
Exchanging vows
Exchanging rings
Bride and Groom’s first kiss as a married couple
Signing the wedding certificate
Holding the wedding certificate
Exiting the ceremony venue
Bride and Groom getting into limo
Bride and Groom’s first toast together in limo

FAMILY – GROUP SHOTS (Be sure to get a full length and close up shot of each):

Bride with each of her parents
Groom with each of his parents
Bride with her parents and siblings
Groom with his parents and siblings
Bride with her grandparents
Groom with his grandparents
Both together with both sets of parents
Both together with both sets of parents and siblings
Bride and Maid of Honour
Bride, Maid of Honour and bridesmaids
Groom and Best Man
Groom, Best Man & Groomsmen
All the women & girls
All the men & boys
Group shot with all guests

RECEPTION:

Bride and Groom’s parents being announced
Bridesmaids and Groomsmen being announced
Bride and Groom being announced
First dance together
Bride and Groom dancing with family members (Bride with father, Groom with Mother, Bride with father in law, Groom with mother in law)
Best man’s speech & toast to the newly married couple
Toasting with champagne glasses
Close up of the wedding cake
Cake cutting
Bride and Groom’s kiss after the cake cutting
Bride throwing the bouquet
Groom removing Bride’s garter
Bride and Groom’s last dance

Hopefully this gives you some ideas to get you thinking. Feel free to email us with any additions or suggestions. All the best for your wedding!


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