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Photography Worksheet

 This photography worksheet will assist the photographer on your wedding day. Please check off the photos you would like to have, or use this as a guide to creating your own list.  Keep in mind that if you have purchased a small photography package (between 12 and 36 shots), that everything you select may not get done. It is important to prioritize the shots if you have purchased a small photo package.  It is extremely helpful if you provide names of the people participating in the shots you have requested.  You will only have to list each name once if that person is in multiple shots.  It is also helpful to assign a special guest who is not in a lot of photos, and who knows the people who are in the photos, to assist the photographer in getting these people ready for their photo shot.  All of these suggestions will help the photography portion of your wedding run smoothly and in a timely manner.  This will make the process a lot less stressful for everyone involved.  Feel free to create your own, modified list using this as a guide.

 Tip : Photograph young children as early in the proceedings as possible (before tears, boredom, or naps).  

At the Beauty Parlor or House

 Getting Hair and Makeup Done

 At the Bride’s House

 Invitation

 Bride holding parents wedding photo

 Brides hands holding Invitation

 Bride with compact, lipstick, applying makeup

 Bride using Comb or Brush

 The Ring Bearer's Pillow with the Bridal Bouquet                                                                                                                                   

 Mother Adjusting Veil
 Bride and Bridesmaids Getting Dressed
 Bride Putting on Garter
 Bride in Dressing Room with Mirror

 Bride / Maid of Honor in mirror

 Bride / Mother in mirror

 Bride Pinning Corsage on Father
 Flower Girl Handing Bouquet to Bride
 Portrait of Mother and Bride
 Portrait of Father And Bride
 Brothers and Sisters and Bride
 Bride-Full Length
 Bride-Half Length
 Bride-Close Up
 Bride with mother-Full Length
 Bride with mother-Close Up

 Bride with Mom soft-focus
 Bride with father-Full Length
 Bride with father-Close Up
 Bride pinning on father's boutonniere
 Bride with Both Parents-Full Length
 Bride with Parents-Close Up
 Bride with Grandparents-Full Length
 Bride with Grandparents-Close Up
 Bride with sisters-Full Length
 Bride with sisters-Close Up
 Bride with brothers-Full Length
 Bride with brothers-Close Up
 Bride with immediate family
 Bride with Maid of Honor-Full Length
 Bride with Maid of Honor-Close Up
 Bride with her attendants-Full Length
 Bride with her attendants-Close Up
 Bride and flower girl/ring bearer

 Flower girl handing bouquet to bride
 Bride Leaving House
 Father Helping Bride into Car

 The Groom Before the Ceremony

 The Groom and Best Man Candid Gag Shot

 Groom-Full Length
 Groom-Half Length
 Groom-Close Up
 Groom putting on bow tie
 Groom with mother-Full Length
 Groom with mother-Close Up
 Groom with father-Full Length
 Groom with father-Close Up
 Groom with Parents-Full Length
 Groom with Parents-Close Up
 Groom with Grandparents-Full Length
 Groom with Grandparents-Close Up
 Groom with sisters-Full Length
 Groom with sisters-Close Up
 Groom with brothers-Full Length
 Groom with brothers-Close Up
 Groom with Immediate Family  

At the Ceremony Location Prior to the Ceremony

 Photos of horses

 Photos of carriage
 Rings on the pillow

 Groom and Groomsmen
 Groom with Best Man

 Groom and best man shaking hands

 Guests signing guest book
 Adjusting and/or Fumbling with Bow Ties
 Groom with Best Man and Minister

 View of venue

 Groom, best man and ushers/groomsmen

 Bridesmaids with Brides mother

 Bride’s car arriving

 Bride with father and car

 Bride with father, car and bridesmaids
 Signing Marriage Certificate
 Groom Having a Slash from the Flask
 Bride and Bridesmaids

 Bride and Sisters

 Bride and each Sister

 Bride and Brothers

 Bride and each Brother

 Bride and Ring Bearer

 Bride and each Bridesmaid

 Bride and Flower Girl

 Bride alone close up

 Bride alone full length
 Bride's parents being seated
 Bride’s Mother on Escort’s Arm
 Groom's parents being seated
 Groom’s Mother on Usher’s Arm
 Grandparents being seated
 Guests Taking their Seats
 Any Shots of Singers or Musicians at Ceremony

 Shots of arch/gazebo with special aisle

 Rolling down the aisle runner

During the Ceremony

 Circle of Love greeting

 Bride collecting flowers from guests to make bouquet

 Bride/Groom presenting leis to parents

 Bride/Groom presenting leis to guests

 Groom alone

 Groom / Best Man

 Groom and Groomsmen Entering Sanctuary

 The Mothers of Bride and Groom being escorted Down the Aisle

 Bride’s Mother / Escort

 Groom’s Mother / Escort

 Bridesmaids

 Ushers/Groomsmen

 Ring Bearer

 Flower Girl

 Maid of Honor

 Bride and father going down aisle

 Giving away the bride/ Dad's Kiss good-bye

 Bride and Groom coming down aisle
  Flower girl walking down aisle
  Ring Bearer walking down aisle
  Bridesmaids walking down aisle
 Maid of Honor walking down aisle
  Father walking Bride down aisle
  Father giving bride away

 Center aisle

 Lectors

 Presentation of gifts

 Sign of Peace

 Balcony

 Overall shot

 Signing marriage certificate

 Officiant

 Officiant, best man, bridesmaids
 Bride and Groom exchanging vows
 Bride and Groom exchanging rings

 Bride and Groom exchanging leis
 First Kiss
 Bride and Groom lighting candle
 Minister Presenting Couple to Congregation
 Bride and Groom Coming Down Aisle
 Time Exposure of Area During Ceremony

 Bride and Groom facing each other

 Special Readings

 Special Music

 Religious ceremony

 Breaking of the glass

 Candle Lightings

 Memorial tribute

 Butterfly Release

 Dove Release

 Recessional/ Confetti/Petal Shower/Bubbles

 Mass

 Communion

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After the Ceremony at the Ceremony Location

 Bride and Groom leaving front of Ceremony

 Bride and Groom kissing at back of Chapel / Location

 Receiving Line

 Interior Shots of Ceremony location and Grounds

 Bride / Groom greeting guests
 Bride and Groom exiting ceremony location

 Bride and Groom Ceremony location steps

 Bride and Groom Silhouette

 Bride and Groom at door - kissing

 Bride and Groom with parents

 Bride and Groom and families

 Take bridal party to gardens/beach/car park

 Mood shots in gardens

 Bride showing ring to bridesmaids

 Brides ring hand on bouquet

 Fun shots

 Individual shots of bridesmaids, best man, etc.

 Each bridesmaid with her escort groomsman

 Groom Kissing Bride at the Altar (set up)
 Groom Putting Ring on Bride’s Finger (set up)
 Receiving Line Right After Ceremony
 Bride and Groom on Steps of Ceremony location

 Bride and Groom on beach/sand

 Bride and Groom barefoot on the beach with heart drawn in sand
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Limousine/Transportation Photos

 Getting into Car or Limo
 Shot while seated in Limo

 Shots from Front seat into back of Limousine/car

 Bride and Groom toasting in the car/limousine

 Bride and Groom facing front of car/limousine

 Bride and Groom Kissing in Car/Limousine

 Bride and Groom in Limousine sitting in back from outside
 Bride and Groom looking out Limousine Window

 Bridal Party around Limo or Car

 Bride and Groom getting into limo
 Bride and Groom's first toast in limo

 Bride and Groom on horses

 Bride and Groom in carriage

 Bride and Groom at helicopter

 Bride and Groom barefoot in helicopter

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____________________________

Formal/Posed Shots Between the Ceremony and the Reception

 Entire Bridal Party
 Gag shot of the Bridal Party

Any Bridal Party Couples

 Bride with Maid of Honor
 Bride alone Full length

 Bride alone Close-up

 Bride with Bridesmaids
 Bride with Each Bridesmaid
 Bride with Male attendants

 Bride with Bride’s Family

 Bride Alone Portraits

 Groom with Best Man

 Groom and Ushers/Groomsmen
 Groom and Each Usher

 Groom Alone Portraits

 Groom Full length

 Groom Close-up

 Male Attendants

 Female Attendants

 Groom and his Dad

 Groom and his Mom

 Groom with Groom’s entire family

 Groom with his Siblings
 Groom and his Parents
 Groom's Parents Alone

 Three Generations:  Groom's Side

 Three Generations: Bride's Side

 Bride's Parents Alone

 Bride and her Dad

 Bride and her Mom

 Bride and her Parents

 Bride with her Siblings

 Bride and Groom Full length

 Bride and Groom-Half Length
 Bride and Groom-Close Up

 Bride, Groom, Maid of Honor, and Best Man

 Flower Girl with Ring Bearer

 Flower Girl with Bride and Groom

 Ring bearer with Bride and Groom

 Wedding party with Bride and Groom

 Bride and Groom with Groom's Parents

 Bride and Groom with Bride’s Parents
 Bride and Groom with Groom's Siblings

 Bride and Groom with Bride’s Siblings
 Bride and Groom with Groom's Grandparents
 Bride and Groom with Bride's Grandparents
 Bride and Groom w/Bride's extended family
 Bride and Groom w/Groom's extended family
 Bride and Groom Kissing
 Bride and Groom "gazing" at each other
 Bride and Groom holding hands

 Close-up of rings

 Bride and Groom with special friends

 Bride with special friends

 Groom with special friends

 Outdoor Shots of Bride and Groom
 Outdoor Shots of Wedding Party
 Bride and Groom Multiple Poses

 Bride and Groom on beach/sand

 Bride and Groom barefoot on the beach with heart drawn in sand

 Bride and Groom at waterfall

 Bride and Groom at pond

________________________________

________________________________

At the Reception

The Entrance:
 Siblings

 Parents of bride and groom
 Best Man and Maid of Honor

 Bridesmaids and Groomsmen
 Flower Girl and Ring Bearer
 Bride and Groom

_________________________

___________________________

 Dancing:
 Bride and Groom Full length First Dance
 Bride and Groom Close Ups First Dance

 Bride with Bride’s Father

 Groom with Groom’s Mother
 Parents
 Grandparents

 Bridal Party

 Dance candids  
 Couples Dancing Fast and Slow
 Groups Dancing Fast and Slow
 Close ups of Bride and Groom Dancing

 Bride and Groom lifted in chairs

 Ceremonial dances (horah, etc.)

 Last Dance
 _______________________

________________________

 The Toast:
 Best Man Toasting

 Maid of Honor Toasting

 Father of the Bride Toasting

 Father of the Groom Toasting
 Bride and Groom with Best Man
 Bride and Groom Toasting Each other

 Bride and Groom with champagne glasses

 Bride and Groom's kiss after the toast

The Cake:
 Bride and Groom Cutting Cake
 Bride feeding Groom
 Groom feeding Bride
 Bride and Groom's hand over cake showing rings

 Record shot of cake before cutting it

 Groom’s Cake

 Little flower girls cutting cake

 Bride and Groom kissing with cake in photo

 Specialty desserts

 Bouquet and Garter Toss:
 Bride tossing bouquet
 Groom Removing Garter
 Groom Tossing the Garter
 Putting Garter on Bouquet-Catcher's leg

 Dance of people who received garter and bouquet

 Miscellaneous Shots:
 Candlelight Photos
 Good-Bye shots
 Gag Shots

 Blessings

 Guest candids 

 Guests at Table  

 Leaving reception hall

 Candid shots

 Shots of Band or DJ

 “Getaway” Shots
 Guests Departing

 Sleeping Bride and Groom

 Cigar smoking shot

 Wedding Favors

 Gift Table

 Placecard Table

 Set up of room/reception area before guests arrive

 Gift Book Table

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