A Detailed Wedding Photography Checklist - A Journalistic Approach

There are lots of Wedding Photography Checklist that photographers new into the wedding industry use. Our menthod adds a journalist approach to the photos taken.

I always ask my clients if there's any things that they want me to capture. Sometimes, they want me to photograph them with their pet.

Groom Prep

The Groom's place
Rings
Suit
Prep Shots – Groom alone
Prep Shots - Groom and Mum, Dad, Best man, Groomsmen
Mum fixing boutonnière/button hole for Groom
Groom and Family
Groom and Bridal party

Bride Prep

The Bride's place
The Dress – Hanging or Draped
Flowers
Shoes
Bride with dress
Prep Shot - Maid of Honor & Brides Mom – Zipping/Tidying Dress
Prep Shot - Bride Applying Make Up / Hair
Bride fixing boutonnière/button hole for Dad

Ceremony

Church Wide Shot (with & without guests)
Bride walking down aisle ( Side Profile & Front )
Father giving away bride
Groom over the shoulder shot of bride ( & Vis Versa)
Holding hands – Bride and Groom
Bride & Groom Kiss
Bride & Groom Leaving Church ( Receiving Line)
Bride & Groom – Inside Limo Shot

Bridal Portrait (Skipped as these are portrait shoots of bridal party)

B&G (full body, half body)
Bride alone
Groom alone
Full bridal party
Bride & GM
Bride & BM
Groom & GM
Groom & BM

Reception wedding photography checklist

Reception/Banquet Hall Outside shot
Food Shots (Cocktail Hour, Drinks, etc.)
First Dance
Bride & Father Dance
Groom & Mother Dance
Bouquet Toss
Guarder Belt Toss
Cake Cutting, Bride and Groom Feeding each other
Misc. Guests Dancing
Speeches
Centerpieces & Flower/Decorations
Guestbook Signatures
Gifts
Small Children Dancing with Bride & Groom
Bride & Groom’s Parents Dancing (Plus Grandparents)
Smiles and laughers

Here's a link to our other wedding tip blog post - tips for wedding second shooters