My photog asked me to send her a list of: shots that are absolutely essential to take on wedding day & formal photos if i want them taken.
So Im not sure what to include on what list...is it just that the formal ones are the ones that are set up/posed and are usually like me w/ my fam, me and fh w/ fam, fh w/ his fam, etc. And then the first list would be those like me getting ready, fh and guys getting ready, close ups of details, candids of me and fh, etc??
I have no idea where to start. Anyone have their lists to share?
ETA: sorry, didnt mean to have that surprised face next to the post before.
violiz
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08 crash...sorry.
I would say to look at your photog's website and see if there's anything that you're completely in love with. Or look at other photog's websites. In my album I have must take photos--I just think the angles/closeups/effects on them are awesome.
Good luck!
Aug07OFCbride
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thx. ill check out your album
JessMxPx88
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Here's a list I had saved from another bride in my notebook:
GETTING READY Invitation and flowers together Bride fully dressed Bride with Mother Bride with Father Bride with Parents Bride with Parents and Sister Bride pinning on Father’s boutonniere Bride with Sister (MOH) Bride with each Bridesmaid Bride with MOH and Bridesmaids Bride, Parents & Bridesmaids outside house
THE CEREMONY Groom & Best Man Groom with each Groomsman Groom with Best Man and Groomsmen Groom waiting for Bride at alter Father helping Bride out of the limo Grandma & Cousins walking down the aisle Parents of Groom walking down the aisle Mother & Uncle of the Bride walking down the aisle Bridal Party walking down the aisle Maid of Honor walking down the aisle Bridal Party waiting at the altar Close-up of bride just before she makes her entrance Bride & Father walking down the aisle Father giving Bride away Bride & Groom at the altar Altar from the back during ceremony Bride and Groom lighting Unity Candle Faces of Bride & Groom as they exchange vows Close-up of Bride's & Groom's hands as they exchange rings The kiss Bride & Groom proceeding up the aisle Bridal Party proceeding up the aisle Pictures of receiving line Bride and Groom Bride, Groom & Priest inside church Bride, Groom with MOH and Best Man Bride, Groom & Bridal Party inside & outside church Bride, Groom, Bridal Party and all guests at church outside church Bride & Groom exiting church Bride & Groom outside limo Bride & Groom getting into limo Bride & Groom first toast in limo Limousine as it is leaving for reception
BEFORE COCKTAIL HOUR Bride & Groom with Bride’s Parents Bride & Groom with Bride’s Parents & Sister Bride & Groom with Grandma Bride & Groom with Bride’s Aunt (reader) Bride & Groom with Bride’s Godparents Bride & Groom with Bride’s Extended Family (Grandma, Aunts, etc.) Bride & Groom with Bride’s Sister & Bride’s Cousins Bride & Groom with Bride’s Sister, Bride’s Cousins & Grandma Bride & Groom with Bride’s Parents and Groom’s Parents Groom with his Parents Groom with his Parents, his Sister & his Niece Bride & Groom with Groom’s Parents Bride & Groom with Groom’s Parents, Groom’s Sister & Groom’s Niece Bride & Groom with Groom’s Godfather & Aunt (reader) Bride & Groom with Groom’s Godmother & Uncle Bride & Groom with Groom’s Extended Family (Aunts, Cousins, etc.) Bride & Groom with Best Man & Maid of Honor Bride & Groom with Bridesmaids Bride & Groom with Groomsmen Groom with Bridesmaids Bride with Groomsmen Bride & Groom with Bridal Party Bride & Groom in Reception Room
THE RECEPTION Reception details such as bride & groom’s table, place card frames, child picture, centerpieces and table settings and menus Introductions of Grandma & Cousins Introductions of both sets of Parents Introductions of Bridal Party Introductions of Bride & Groom Bride and Groom's first dance Bridal party dancing Bride & Groom at head table Best Man giving speech Maid of Honor giving speech Bride & Groom at table with Maid of Honor and Best Man Bride & Groom with champagne glasses Bride & Groom with sipping champagne Bride & Groom’s kissing Cake table Bride & Groom cutting the cake Bride & Groom feeding each other cake Bride & Bride’s Dad dancing Groom & Groom’s Mom dancing Bride & Groom’s spotlight dance Each set of Parents dancing to their wedding song Guests dancing
BlushingBride714
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Are there any pics that you really want your photog to take that day. Obviously he/she knows to take the normal ones but do you have any special ones that you want them to take. For example, it is really important to me that FH and I get a pic with our two grandmothers. Also, I want a pic of me and my FSIL because we are both going to have the same name - we have the same first name and once I get married we will have the same last name so I thought that would be a cute pic. Things like that you should write down for your photog because the day of your wedding is going to be such a whirlwind, you might not remember to take them but your photog will.
JessMxPx88
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and here's another one i had saved:
Before Ceremony Dress hanging up Bride getting ready with bridesmaids Bride in mirror Detail of dress Bride with sister/mom helping Bride coming downstairs Bride seeing dad Bride with siblings Bride with sister Bride with grandma Bride with parents Bride with Flowergirl Bride with Bridesmaids Fun Picture of all the Bridesmaids Bride getting out of limo Bride with anyone important waiting outside of church Groom with Bestman (funny holding him back) Funny pic of the Groomsmen Intimate shots of Bride and groom with loved ones/family members right before ceremony Rings in the Bestmans hand Details such as: pew bows, programs, rose petal cones, unity candle etc.
Ceremony Close up of Groom waiting Ushers groomsmen Escorting important guests All bridal party members walking down aisle Back of dad and bride walking down the aisle Altar from the back of the Church during the ceremony Faces of Bride and groom as they exchange vows, rings, and kiss, Close up of exchange of rings Parent reactions Readers Vocalists Lighting unitu candle Bride & groom walking up the aisle Kissing afterwards
After Ceremony Bride and Groom in the church alone after cleared Shot as rose petals are being tossed Please get a pic of my nieces & nephews Collin, Riley, casey & Leila as Leila is too young to make the reception nd pics in the park. Bride and Groom with Leila (goddaughter) Entire Bridal party outside of church Congrats shots of family & friends after ceremony Receiving line
In Park Bride and groom with Grooms Family Bride & Groom with brides family Groom with all bros. & sister Bide with Bro & Sis Us with Bridal party (photojournalistic shots) Groomsmen & groom Bridesmaids & bride (laughing fun poses) Fun pictures of all of us Us alone Romantic some Posed, walking, sitting, kissing etc.
Pre Reception Some pictures on the dock at Chateau La Mer before Cocktail hour. Picture from top of stairs looking down on Bride & groom Boat pics. Pics of food at cocktail hour Details at reception – place cards, CENTERPIECES, whole room set Whole room set with just Bride and Groom Kids playing dancing having fun Jr. Bridesmaids together
Reception (I want all posed shots done before the Reception)
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 - Bride and groom sipping champagne Bride and groom chatting up the guests Bride and groom's first dance (Please DO NOT interrupt) Poses and turns in the dance Bride and Dad dancing Groom and Mom dancing Wedding party dancing Guests going nuts on the dance floor Cake table Bride and groom cutting the cake Bride and groom feeding each other cake removing the garter Anniversary/elimination dance winners
Aug07OFCbride
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thx girls!! got it.
i def want a pic of the sand as the mix for the sand ceremony and presenting the family medallion to fh's son to represent us becoming a fam..i think i have a better idea of what i need to put for that list.
so for formal, those are the posed fam ones or what?? what are you including for that type of list? she said they can take between 5-10 mins so be aware for how much time they will take up depending on how large the fam is and how many ppl you have to go rally up to come get in. maybe ill just list a few for that.
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Formal are usually the posed shots of your bridal party and his family and yours. They also include the ones of you and him that aren't candid. Generally the photographer knows which shots to take but if there are special shots like I want to show off my shoes, then you need to tell them about those or show them examples you like.
Aug07OFCbride
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Posted by PeteysBride
Formal are usually the posed shots of your bridal party and his family and yours. They also include the ones of you and him that aren't candid. Generally the photographer knows which shots to take but if there are special shots like I want to show off my shoes, then you need to tell them about those or show them examples you like.
thx!
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Absolutely DO NOT give the photographer a list as big as the ones above. IF they are a professional wedding photographer they will KNOW 'Bride with Mom'.
Save for your list shots that they wouldnt naturally think of or people that are special outside of your family.
If you give them too many administrative details to focus on, they wont be focusing on your wedding and the pictures they should be taking. A short list of no more than 20 photos I would think.
Aug07OFCbride
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Posted by melbalalala
Absolutely DO NOT give the photographer a list as big as the ones above. IF they are a professional wedding photographer they will KNOW 'Bride with Mom'.
Save for your list shots that they wouldnt naturally think of or people that are special outside of your family.
If you give them too many administrative details to focus on, they wont be focusing on your wedding and the pictures they should be taking. A short list of no more than 20 photos I would think.
Oh, I know. I wouldnt plan on giving those lists verbatum, but it helps me an idea. I'll be picking really impt things that she may not know to think of.
