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Must Take Photos

Hey everyone....I compiled (sp?) this list. Your welcome to use it as a starting point or make additional suggestions if I missed anything :)


BRIDE GETTING READY 

·         Bride's dress on the hanger (by large window)
·         Close-up of bride's shoes
·         Close-up of bride's bouquet
·         Bride in curlers or having makeup applied
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Bridesmaids applying their makeup
·         Mom and/or bridesmaids helping the bride arrange her dress, bustle the train, etc.
·         Close-up of dress details
·         Bride together with bridesmaids
·         Bride hugging mom
·         Mom or bridesmaids putting finishing touches on bride, adding the veil, etc.
·         Bride looking out the window
·         Full-length shot of bride all dressed and ready to go 

 GROOM GETTING READY

·         Groom putting on tie
·         Groom with groomsmen
·         Groom playing video games
·         Groom reading note from bride/opening gift 


CEREMONY

·         Wide shot of ceremony space from the back
·         Guests arriving
·         Ushers helping grandparents and special guests to their seats
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Close up of details (guest book, pew decorations, etc.)
·         Groom and groomsmen waiting nervously for bride to walk down aisle
·         Guests sitting down, waiting for ceremony to start
·         Close-up of groom’s nervous face waiting for bride
·         Bridesmaids walking down the aisle
·         Wedding party standing at the altar
·         Bride just before walking down the aisle
·         Close-up of groom's face when he sees bride for the first time
·         Back shot of bride (and escort) beginning to walk down the aisle
·         Full-frontal shot of bride (and escort) walking down the aisle
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Back shot of bride and groom together at the altar with officiant between them
·         Close-up of each hand as the rings are exchanged 
·         Lighting of the Unity Candle
·         Shot of both sets of parents' faces as they witness ceremony
·         THE KISS
·         Happy couple walking back down the aisle together, as married couple


BEFORE THE RECEPTION (During the cocktail hour)
 

·         Full shot of bride and groom together, smiling
·         Full shot of bride and groom hugging
·         Full shot of bride and groom kissing
·         Close up of bride and groom’s kissing softly
·         Bride being lifted or carried by groom or sitting on groom's lap
·         Close-up of couples' faces as bride is lifted, carried or sitting on groom's lap
·         Bride with her parents
·         Groom with his parents
·         Bride with groom's parents
·         Groom with bride's parents
·         Bride with bridesmaids
·         Groom with groomsmen
·         Bride with groomsmen
·         Group shot of bride, groom, family and wedding party
·         Groom leaning up against a wall with bride in front of him, kissing
·         Bride and groom walking away from camera, holding hands


RECEPTION

·         Close-up of details (place settings, name cards, dinner, etc.)
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Close-up of centerpieces
·         Wide shot of entire room before everyone arrives
·         Bride and groom's first dance 
·         Close-up of cake
·         Bride showing her new ring to the guests
·         Bride and groom hugging guests, close-ups of faces
·         Best man (or other guests) making a toast to the couple
·         Bride and groom's faces as they listen to the toast(s)
·         Guests smiling and clapping
·         Wide shot of entire room after guests arrive
·         Close-ups of guests' faces, laughing and having a great time
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Groups of friends sitting together at their table or dancing
·         Bride and groom at sweetheart table  
·         Bride and groom cutting the cake
·         Bride and groom feeding each other   

Re: Must Take Photos

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    bsn1752bsn1752 member
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    edited December 2011
    Are you doing a private last dance?
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    cfibelkorncfibelkorn member
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    edited December 2011
    Oh shoot! I sure am!! haha thanks!
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    edited December 2011
    I didn't have a must take photo list, myself, so please take this with a grain of salt, but I think I might simplify the list a bit.

    A professional wedding photographer knows all the standard stuff.  I would make a list of just specific shots that you want (i.e. bride hugging Mom, bride and groom holding hands walking away from camera, bride looking out window, etc, etc.)   I'd be afraid if they are stopping to check the list they might miss something candid.  =)
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    edited December 2011
    I agree with Tiffany on this one. 

    My list will only be of specifics that I really want, like one of my mom putting on my veil (to mirror her favorite shot from her wedding with her and her mom), shots of us and each of the two married couples in our wedding party, one with my family & my aunt's family (to make up for a bad family picture from a cruise).  These are the types that wouldn't normally be on a photographer's mental list.
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    cfibelkorncfibelkorn member
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    edited December 2011
    Well my FIL is doing the photography (it is free), he is great and USED to be a professional photographer but I am so over anal about stuff (I have a list for everything haha)

    But I agree with you and if I paid for a "current" photographer (who was not a family member) that would worry me too :)
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    edited December 2011
    Ohh okay, I totally understand then!! =)
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    edited December 2011
    OH, OK!  Yeah I would totally have a full on list if it was a family member!
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    edited December 2011
    I am also having my future father-in-law take our pictures.  Don't forget to put signing the marraige license on the list. 
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    edited December 2011
    Way too much detail for me, haha

    I do NOT want any photos of me getting ready-- i am even having my hair and m/u done off site. The only photos we are specifying are the family shots.  Our photog has done this enough I think he knows what he needs to get. I'll let him know about specific things in the ceremony (rings, wine, etc) so he's prepared when taking the photos.

    Are you doing a reveal? Our photog kind of talked us into it so we can get good shots of us before the ceremony and have time to do family shots beforehand as well. 
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    btweety04btweety04 member
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    edited December 2011
    Also garter removal/toss and bouquet toss
    Bride and Groom exit after reception

    And maybe even hotel room shot (like stephiehall's sig)
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    edited December 2011
    This is a good standard list of photos, unfortunately not very helpful to the non-traditional bride. There are some good shots, though!
    Clever girl.

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    annielouiseannielouise member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks for this list!  My FSIL is taking pics for us so this will definitely help us!
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