Must Take Shots

Anyone have a list to share? I have to give one to my photographer tomorrow.
Thanks.

Thanks Jenny


Does the photographer take pics of people during the cocktail hour? Wondering....

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Posted by cw0904

Thanks Jenny


Does the photographer take pics of people during the cocktail hour? Wondering....

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Yes, mine did.

I made up a list of 'Must Take Shots' but it's not very long. My list of 'Do Not Take Shots' is much longer!
I really don't care for the 'traditional' wedding picture poses, like the bride and groom looking down at their rings, the groom and best man shaking hands while looking directly at the camera, the bride putting on her earring, the bride's train fanned out with the bridesmaids' bouquets placed on the train, etc.

Something to think about!

Wanda, here are my 'Must Have' Shots:

GETTING READY
Mom helping bride with one last detail, such as veil
Full-length shot of bride in gown checking herself out in mirror
Bride with Parents
Bride with Sister (MOH)
Bride with each Bridesmaid
Bride, Sister & Cousins
Bride, Parents & Bridesmaids outside house

THE CEREMONY
Groom & Best Man
Groom waiting for Bride at alter
Grandma & Cousins coming down the aisle
Mother & Uncle of the Bride coming down the aisle
Parents of Groom coming down the aisle
Bridesmaids and groomsmen walking down the aisle
Bridal Party walking down the aisle
Bridal Party waiting at the altar
Close-up of bride just before she makes her entrance
Bride and Father coming down the aisle
Bride and groom at the altar
Altar from the back during ceremony
Faces of bride and groom as they exchange vows
Close-up of bride's and groom's hands as they exchange rings
The kiss
Bride and groom proceeding up the aisle, guests' smiling faces at their sides
Bridal Party proceeding up the aisle
Bride, Groom & Priest inside church
Bride, Groom & Bridal Party outside church
Bride, Groom, Bridal Party and all guests at church outside church
Bride and groom outside limo

BEFORE COCKTAIL HOUR
Bride with Parents
Bride with Parents & Sister
Bride with Sister, Cousins & Grandma
Groom with his Parents
Groom with Parents, Sister & Niece
Bride & Groom with both sets of Parents
Bride & Groom with Bride’s Parents & Sister
Bride & Groom with Groom’s Parents, Sister & Niece
Bride & Groom with Grandma
Bride & Groom with Bride’s Aunt
Bride & Groom with Bride’s Godparents
Bride & Groom with Bride’s Parents, Sister, Grandma, Aunts, Uncle & Cousins
Bride & Groom with Groom’s Godfather & Aunt
Bride & Groom with Groom’s Godmother & Uncle
Bride & Groom with Best Man & Maid of Honor
Groom with Bridesmaids
Bride with Groomsmen
Bride and Groom with Groomsmen
Bride and Groom with Bridesmaids
Bride and Groom with whole wedding party

THE RECEPTION
Reception details such as bride & groom’s table, place card frames & child picture, centerpieces and table settings,
Introductions of Grandma and Cousins
Introductions of both sets of Parents
Introductions of the Bridal Party
Introductions of Bride and Groom
Bride and Groom's first dance
Wedding party dancing
Bride and Groom at head table
Best Man giving speech
Bride and groom sipping champagne
Bride & Groom with Friends (Table #s
Guests dancing
Cake table
Bride and groom cutting the cake
Bride and groom feeding each other cake
Each set of Parents dancing to their wedding song
Bride and Dad dancing
Groom and Mom dancing
Bride & Groom’s spotlight dance

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Posted by Anniegrl

I made up a list of 'Must Take Shots' but it's not very long. My list of 'Do Not Take Shots' is much longer!
I really don't care for the 'traditional' wedding picture poses, like the bride and groom looking down at their rings, the groom and best man shaking hands while looking directly at the camera, the bride putting on her earring, the bride's train fanned out with the bridesmaids' bouquets placed on the train, etc.

Something to think about!

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i'm with you!

i want to document the event not formulate it. i want the pictures to tell a story. i want raw emotion captured, not oh-my-gosh-take-the-picture-already fake grins.

15-20 minutes MAX formal family pics at church after the ceremony, that's it. everything else will be candid and fun!

Thanks Lisa. I want some formal shots and the other fun ones too. I just need to get a good list for my photographer other than the basics.

Anniegrl--- Please share! I love your idea, I hate those photos too!

One thing to keep in mind is to give the photographer a list of less than 50 shots I was told. Most of the ones listed here are 'standard' shots that people have taken so the candid ones you really want to be taken may get missed if the photographer has to read a list of 'standard' shots.

p.s. - I too only want like 20 to 25 minutes of formals. I am much more of the candid kind of gal. Come on, how many formal poses can I do with my bridal party and parents???