Finding the perfect person to capture your special day can be a challenge! As a photographer, there is a lot riding on the ability to capture every single moment of your day. With 8 hours of moving pieces, it is easy to get lost in the stress of the event. We wanted to create a guide to wedding photography that walks through the different shots your photographer should be getting. Here are traditional photos that our photographers make sure to get every time. Every wedding is different, be sure to make yours, original!
Wedding Photography Guide
Getting Ready
These photos can be so much fun and sometimes turn out to be some of the most beautiful images. It is awesome when the photographer can capture the nerves and excitement of the bride and groom!
- Makeup and hair close-ups
- Bridesmaids getting ready
- Detail shot of dress
- Cute bridesmaids group photo
- Groomsmen group photo
- Staged shot of groomsmen with best man
- MOB helping bride with dress/earrings
- Bridal portraits in the mirror
- Flower Girl with the bride
Pre-Ceremony
These are your very traditional photos. You want these images to be clear and crisp! There won’t be too much posing as they are mostly group shots!
- Bride with family
- Groom with family
- Ceremony location details
- Decor Details
- Bride with bridesmaids
- Groom with Groomsmen
- First look with Bride and father of the bride
- First look with Bride and Groom
- Bridal portraits
- Groom portraits
- If your couple wants, this is a good time to do all of your family and group stages photos!
Ceremony
These just might be the most important photos of the entire day! These images are the ones that mom’s and grandma’s will keep in their photo albums for years to come.
- Bridal party processional
- Flower Girl/ Ring Bearer
- FOB walking bride down aisle
- Guests
- Vows
- Ring exchange
- Unity
- First kiss
- Walking up the aisle
- Bridal party recessional
- Family photos at church
Reception
These photos are much more relaxed. By this time, your couple can take a deep breath and relax a little bit now that the hard part is over! It’s time to party!
- Bridal party entrances
- Decor Details
- Cake Cutting
- Dinner (close ups on meal)
- Guests
- Any Games
- Speeches
- First dance
- FOB dance
- MOG dance
- Garter toss
- Bouquet toss
- Dancing
Your wedding is such a special time for you and your fiance. Be sure to work with your photographer on any special images that reflect who you are as a couple, and contact us if you’re still looking for “the one” to capture your big day!