Photog Must-Have Photo List

Hi gals,

I was wondering if anyone has compiled a list of 'must-have' shots that were shared with your photographer. I'm trying to compile my own list, but I'm as stumped as a tree trunk . Please share, thanks!

Getting Ready (Bride):
Invitation
Dress on hanger in bedroom
Personalized Hanger
Detailing of dress
Bride lifting dress to show monogram label inside dress
Brides Jewelry
Bride’s bouquet
Bride’s bouquet and handkerchief
Shoes with lucky six pence
Makeup Application (Bride)
Bride’s dress being put on (in Mother’s bedroom)
Mother zipping up bride’s dress
Bride putting on garter
Bride putting on shoes
Bride’s mother helping with veil/Lenox statue in background
Dad’s reaction seeing Bride for first time
Bride and Parents
Bride with each sister (together and separate)
Bride with all bridesmaids (group shot)

Getting Ready (Groom):
Bride and Groom’s wedding bands
Groom getting ready (candids)
Groom with Mom and Dad (together and separate)
Groom with grandmother
Groom with brother
Groom with all Groomsmen

Church:
Outside of church
Inside of Church (before the start of ceremony – set up and empty if possible)
Unity Candle
Bride and father/parents exiting limo
Each person who walks down the aisle (Grandmother, Mothers, Fathers, Bridal party )
Picture of Bride and Father before walking down the aisle
Bride and Father walking down aisle
Groom seeing Bride for first time
Bridesmaid’s bouquets lined up on pew
Shot down the aisle from behind of bride and groom
Readers
Priest giving blessing
Unity Candle Lighting
Exchange of rings
First Kiss
Walking back down aisle
Bride and Groom inside church after ceremony
Bride and Groom outside Church with bubbles
Wedding Party on the outside steps of church
Bride and Groom kissing in the middle of Bridal Party
Bride and Groom getting into limo
Bride and Groom kissing in limo
Just Married sign on back of limo

Post-Ceremony Pictures (at reception hall):
Bride with Groomsmen (don’t ask them to lift the bride!)
Groom with Bridesmaids
Funny shots of bridal party
Bride and Groom’s feet (from waist down, bride lifting gown to show shoes)
Bride and Groom with Thank You Parasol
Bridal Party Jumping
Bride and Groom with veil in wind (if possible)
Bride and Groom in Gazebo/on benches/near fountain/columns
Bride looking out window in lobby
Bride in front of French doors with back to camera
Bride and Groom in main room before guests arrive
Bride and Groom on dance floor
Family Portraits:
• Bride, Groom, Bride’s parents
• Bride, Groom, Bride’s Parents, Bride’s sisters
• Bride, Groom, Bride’s Parents, Bride’s sisters, Bride’s extended family shot 1 (Carmel, Mary Lou, Richie, Debbie, Sharon)
• Bride, Groom, Bride’s Parents, Bride’s sisters, Bride’s extended family shot 2 (Aunt Linda, Uncle Henry, Aunt Wanda, Uncle Richie, Aunt Karen, Uncle Tommy, Michael, Traci, Greg, Thomas)
• Bride, Groom, Groom’s parents
• Bride, Groom, Groom’s parents, Groom’s brother
• Bride, Groom, Nana
• Bride, Groom, Groom’s parents, Groom’s brother, Nana, Groom’s Extended family (Aunt Theresa, Uncle Joseph, Aunt Mary, Uncle Tom, Tim, Carissa, Elizabeth, Michelle, Brian)
• Bride, Groom, Bride’s parents, Groom’s parents
• Bride, Groom, Bride’s parents, Groom’s parents, Bride’s sisters, Groom’s brother

Reception:
Outside photos of hall (Gazebo/Bench/Fountain)
Lobby
Dining Room (with no one in it)
Place Cards Display
Parent’s/Grandparent’s Wedding Photo Display
Centerpieces (both high and low)
Table Numbers
Menu/Place Setting
Bride and Groom’s Table
Name Plaque
Birdhouse Card Box
Toasting Flutes
Wedding Cake
Statue on Cake Table
Cake Serving Set
Flip Flop Baskets
Outdoor cocktail area
Shots of Cocktail Hour food
Stanley Cup Ice Sculpture
Margarita Bar
Candid shots of guests mingling/drinking at the bar
Bridal Party Entrances
Bride and Groom First Dance
Best Man Toast
Bride and Groom’s reactions to toast
Bride dancing with Dad
Groom dancing with Mom
Bride’s Parents dancing during dedication
Bride and Groom cutting cake/feeding each other
Candid shots of Guests Dancing

Night Shots
Bride and Groom outside near fountains (night shot)
Bridal Party Holding Sparklers while Bride and Groom Kiss (night shot)
Bride and Groom Kissing with MOH and Best Man holding Sparklers writing “7 16” (night shot)
Bride and Groom with Sparklers making heart (night shot)
Rita’s Italian Ice served at the end of wedding (night shot)