Wedding Photography

I know it might be a little late to help you out seeing as how you posted this question a year ago, but maybe this will help others. I have compiled a huge list of photos in preparation for my friend's wedding this weekend that I'd be more than happy to share. Sorry, it's a LONG list, but you have to take a lot of pictures at weddings! Wedding Photographs before the Wedding Day • Formal bridal portrait at studio – waist up and full length • Wedding invitation Wedding Shots Before the Ceremony • Wedding dress lying over a chair • Wedding dress hanging up • Bride getting dressed • Zipping up or buttoning the wedding dress • Someone’s “hand on dress” dress detail • Mother of the bride fastening the bride’s necklace • The bride’s garter • The bride’s veil • Bride and mother in mirror – putting on veil • A close up of the bride’s shoes peeking out from under the dress • Bride looking in the mirror • Bride looking out window • Bride holding parents wedding photo • Brides hands holding invitation • Bride and bridesmaids putting on makeup • Bride getting hair & make-up done • Bride and maid of honor – adjusting something • Bride pinning corsage/boutonniere on mother/father • Bride hugging parents • Bride touching up • Bride – full length • Bride – waist up • Bride and mother – full length • Bride and maid of honor, waist up • Bride with father – full length • Bride with father waist up • Bride with mother and father full length and waist up • Bride with siblings • Bride with individual family members – waist up or full length • Bride with anyone/everyone else of importance – waist up or full length • Bride with bride’s maids – lined up • Bride with bride’s maids – informal • Bride and parents leaving for ceremony/getting in car to leave for church • Flower girl hading bouquet to bride • Bride with Flower girl • Bride with ring bearer • Groom full length • Groom half length • Groom close up • Groom tying tie • Groom looking into mirror • Groom pinning corsage/boutonniere on mother/father • Groom hugging parents • Groom and parents leaving for ceremony • Groom with best man • Groom with best man “getting away”/candid gag shot(s) • Groom and best man shaking hands • Groom and best man adjusting ties • Groom with all groomsman lined up • Groom with groomsman – informal • Groom with dad • Groom with mom • Groom with siblings • Ring bearer’s pillow with rings • Bridal bouquet Wedding Photography Shots at the Ceremony • Outside of ceremony site • Guests walking into ceremony site • Mother of the bride being escorted down the isle • Grandparents being seated • Maid of honor walking down the aisle • Bridesmaids walking down the aisle • Groomsman walking down the aisle • Flower girl and ring bearer walking down aisle • Groom waiting for bride • Ceremony of musicians • Altar or canopy during ceremony • Groom and best man waiting at alter • Close up of bride, just before she makes her entrance • Bride and father in back of church getting ready to go down the isle • Bride and father walking down aisle • Groom seeing bride for first time • The back of the bride and father walking down the aisle – with the groom waiting in the distance • Bride’s father and Bride hugging at end of aisle • Father giving away bride • Shot of the audience from the bride and groom’s point of view • The unity ceremony • Alter from back of church – eye level, floor POV • Close up of bride and groom saying the vows • Wide shot of bride and groom saying the vows • Exchanging the rings • Close up of hands • The kiss • Bride and groom being introduced as husband and wife • Bride and Groom walking up the aisle • Bride and groom kissing at back of church • Receiving line • Bride and Groom outside on steps • Guests throwing confetti/rose petals/birdseed/blowing bubbles • Bride & groom hugging guests, laughing, getting congratulations • Bride & groom getting in car • Bride & groom in back seat Posed Wedding Photography Before the Reception (These can also be taken before the ceremony) • Bride – full length & waist up formal • Bride with Maid of Honor • Bride with bridesmaids – formal and informal • Groom with bridesmaids • Bride with parents • Bride & groom together – full length & waist up • Bride & groom with parents (his & hers) • Bride and groom with each set of grandparents • Bride & groom with families • Bride & groom with entire wedding party – formal and informal • Bride & groom with flower girl and ring bearer • Groom with parents • Groom with best man • Groom with groomsmen – formal and informal • Bride with groomsmen • Bride and groom portraits together and separate • Each bridesmaid & groomsman individually • Three generations on grooms side • Three generations on bride’s side • Close-up of rings During the Reception • Outside of reception site • Bride & groom arriving • Bride & groom greeting guests • Bride & groom silhouette • Table centerpieces • Table setting • Bride & groom’s table (head table) • Musicians or DJ • Guest book • Place card table • Close-up of bride and groom’s place card • Wedding cake • Groom’s cake • Gift table • Decorations • Bride and groom being introduced at reception • A shot of bride & groom with guests at each table • The buffet or, if having table service, a dinner serving • Bride & groom’s first dance • Bride & father dancing • Groom & mother dancing • Bride’s parents dancing • Groom’s parents dancing • Bride and groom dancing with grandparents • Guests dancing • Bride and groom’s hand over cake showing rings • Bride & groom cutting the cake • Bride & groom feeding each other cake/smashing cake • Bride and groom kissing with cake in photo • Toasts • Bride & groom drinking champagne • Signing the marriage license • Bride showing ring to bridesmaids • Bride’s ring hand on bouquet • Bride throwing bouquet • Groom removing garter • Groom tossing garter • Garter catcher putting garter on bouquet catcher • Garter/Bouquet dance • The getaway car • Bride & groom leaving party/groom carrying bride away • Bride & groom getting into car • Bride & groom driving away • Group shot of wedding guests

hcromer has certainly offered a huge list, but you might also like to look at my article on wedding photography at http://www.qassia.com/photographing-a-wedding which includes a shooting list, but also offers practical advice to help you get the best results in the pre-and-post wedding shoots as well as on the day.

that's interesting, I also like to do. I will be taking a lot of wedding photos. When I have a baby, I will be taking photos, too. I think these photos are very valuable.