Capture These Photos Please
Jermaine Horton Photography
Professional photographers who capture wedding on a regular basis, tend to have their own photography shoot list. They will also ask you for a meeting prior to the wedding to learn of those “must-have” photos and potential complete a form focusing on the details of your special day.
Should you need a photography shoot list, see below for some ideas:
· Before the ceremony
o Bride having her hair styled and makeup applied
o Bride’s dress
o Bride’s accessories, i.e.: shoes and jewelry
o Close up of wedding bands
o Bride and bridesmaids’ bouquets
o Bridesmaids getting ready
o Mother or maid of honor assisting bride with zipping or buttoning her dress
o Bride in her dress
o Father’s first look of the bride
o Bride with parents
o Bride with bridesmaids
o Groom and groomsmen getting ready
o Groom, groomsmen and parents
o Bride and groom making their way to the ceremony
o First look (optional)
· The Ceremony
o Exterior and interior of the venue
o Groom walking down the aisle
o Groom waiting for the bride
o Bridal party, parent and grandparents walking down the aisle
o Bride walking down the aisle
o Groom’s reaction
o Bride being given to the groom
o Special moments- unity candle lighting, readings, vows, ring exchange, and first KISS!
· Between ceremony and reception
o Bride and Groom
o Bridal party
o Immediate family
· Reception
o Exterior and interior of venue
o Escort cards, menus, centerpieces, table setting, décor, favors, cake
o Guest arriving
o First dance
o Father/daughter dance
o Mother/son dance
o Toasts
o Dancing
o Cake cutting
o Bouquet toss
o Garter removal and toss
o Bride and groom leaving
Until next time…WEDologize
(written by Suraya Abruzzi)