Quintessential Wedding shot list

One important tip I can give engaged couples is that you should let the photographer know what you want to see in your photos. What I mean is what is important to you, who are the important people in your life, family, best friends, etc. Remember the photographer doesn't know who they are. You should give them a list of important people and a copy of your seating chart so that they can easily identify them.

Below are the most popular shots taken at weddings. Remember these are only suggestions you may add or delete as many as you would like, but you should try and give the list to your photographer so that your day will run smoothly and you will be sure to have the memories you will cherish.

50 Most Popular Wedding Photography Shots

Prep Shots – Bride & Groom
The Dress – Hanging or Draped
Bride facing out northern most window
Bride walking down stairs
Bride looking out (window or door)
Maid of Honor & Brides Mom – Zipping Dress
Bride Applying Make Up
Groom Fixing Hair
Grooms Father & Best Man – Attaching Boutonnière to grooms lapel
Groom Checking the Time
Groom with Grooms Men & Fathers
Bride with Bridesmaids & Mothers
Bride with Mother & Father (also grandparents)
Groom with Mother & Father (also grandparents)
Bride Limo – Groom Limo
Bride & Groom – Exiting Limo (Bride being helped out)
Groom waiting at altar
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
Reception/Banquet Hall Outside shot
Food Shots (Cocktail Hour, Drinks, etc.)
Shot of each table full of guests
Shots of Bride & Groom with & without family
Bride and Groom Portraits
Bride & Groom with Bridesmaids & Groomsmen
Bride and Groom Hand & Ring Portraits
First Dance
Bride & Father Dance
Groom & Mother Dance
Bouquet Toss
Guarder Belt Toss
Cake Cutting, Bride and Groom Feeding each other
Misc. Guests Dancing
Bride & Groom Eating
Best Man & Maid of Honor Toast/Speeches
Bride & Groom Toast/Speeches
Centerpieces & Flower/Decorations
Guestbook Signatures
Small Children Dancing with Bride & Groom
Bride & Groom’s Parents Dancing (Plus Grandparents)
Venetian Hour Photos (Coffee, Ice Cream, Etc)
Bride & Groom giving away wedding favors
Groom Giving Coat to Bride
Bride & Groom “Just Married” Vehicle – Driving Away