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Must Take Pictures Question...

qtdimps23 Posted:

Must Take Pictures Question...

Those of you who asked your photographer to take certain pics (or those planning on asking), how did you go about doing it?? I feel like i'm going to be telling him how to do his job. isnt that insulting? But there are definitely certain pics i would like him to take.

GettinHutched Posted:

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I think it depends on your photographer's personality. Duet was all for it - they even thought my list wasn't that long- they had seen longer!

You might as well ask your photographer how he/she feels.
twinkletoes807 Posted:

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My photographer was very receptive to the Must Take Pics when I asked her about them. She told me to get a list together so she knows what I want included!! Aside from pics that you want to have recreated [from other pics that you have seen] also, don't forget to have a list of pics that essential- like with a favorite Aunt, etc. Here is a list that I bookmarked just in case you need it!

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


HTH!!!
qtdimps23 Posted:

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Posted by GettinHutched

I think it depends on your photographer's personality. Duet was all for it - they even thought my list wasn't that long- they had seen longer!

You might as well ask your photographer how he/she feels.



I'm using Duet too. Did you bring them a CD with pics on them or did you just explain the pics?
qtdimps23 Posted:

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damn Gabi...thanks!

GettinHutched Posted:

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Posted by qtdimps23


I'm using Duet too. Did you bring them a CD with pics on them or did you just explain the pics?



oh duhhhh! I shoulda known!!

Well I just gave them a list printed out...I did bring pictures with me to show examples...but I must admit, the meeting was pretty 'odd.' The guy behind the desk seemed really baffled that I would need to come in and talk about this stuff when I could just submit the list online. Eric was busy and doing his own stuff...and it seemed like my appointment was never in the book. Kinda frustrating...but I know no matter what Sam & Chris will do a great job!!

If you want, when you submit your list, just attach the pics! There can't be anything wrong with that!

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