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What to shoot?

ellie63ellie63 member
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We're older, second wedding for both of us, and choose not to spend a whole lot on photos as its not a huge deal to us. We will be having a friend who does some freelance work take some photos for us during the ceremony and will rely on the photo booth and family/friend's pics for the small reception that follows. My question: what dozen or so photos are "must haves" in order of importance, in your opinions? Or can I find that info on a website? Thanks!
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  • ellie63ellie63 member
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    Never mind. Found a good list on weddingplanning.com.
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  • blubuildingblubuilding member
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    WEDDING PICTURES OVER 100 "MUST HAVE" WEDDING PHOTO CHECK LIST Quality wedding pictures will bring you a lifetime of memories.  Before your wedding day you will want to give some thought to what special "must have" wedding photographs that you want to be sure are taken.  Many photographers will have a list of suggested wedding pictures as well as albums of past photos to give you ideas of available wedding photo style options.  Once you have determined the "must have wedding photos", make a list, make a copy of the list for the photographer and go over that list with your selected wedding photographer (and include it as an attachment to the photographer's contract) to make sure all of the special moments of your wedding day are properly captured. In addition to the list below, there may be other special people that you will want to make sure that photos are taken of - either with the Bride and Groom or not.  Be sure to make a list of those people and determine when the best time to take those photos might be. Below is a list of over 100 "Must Have" wedding pictures.     PRE WEDDING CEREMONY PHOTOS OF THE BRIDE Bride's dress hanging or lying on chair or bed Close-ups of dress details Bride's garter Bride's veil Bride while dressing Mother and/or Bridesmaids helping bride dress Bride putting on garter Bride looking in mirror or out window (quiet moment reflective shot) Pinning Father's boutonnière Pinning Mother's corsage Bride with Parents Bride leaving for ceremony   PRE WEDDING CEREMONY PHOTOS OF THE GROOM Groom's tux hanging or lying on chair or bed Groom tying tie Groom looking in mirror or out window Groom with Father Groom with Groomsmen Groom with Best Man Pinning Father's boutonnière Pinning Mother's corsage Groom with Parents Groom leaving for ceremony   WEDDING CEREMONY PHOTOS Ceremony location - outside Ceremony location - inside Decor and details - flowers, guest book, etc. Musicians/Singer Flower Girl / Ring Bearer Officiate Guests arriving at ceremony location Bride arriving Grandparents being seated Parents being seated Seated guests Groom and Groomsmen waiting for ceremony start Bride and Bridesmaids waiting for ceremony start Groom and Officiate standing at altar Flower Girl walking down aisle Ring Bearer walking down aisle Bridesmaids/Groomsmen walking down aisle Or Groomsmen waiting with Groom at altar Maid of Honor/Best Man walking down aisle Bride and Father walking down aisle Groom seeing Bride for the first time Father giving away the Bride Bride and Groom at the altar with Officiate Bride and Groom lighting Unity Candle Bride and Groom exchanging vows / rings Bride and Groom kissing Announcement / Introduction of Bride and Groom Bride and Groom walking down aisle Receiving Line Photos - at end of ceremony or at beginning of reception Bride and Groom exiting ceremony facility Bride and Groom entering vehicle Bride and Groom leaving ceremony location   POSED WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHS Signing the marriage certificate Bride full length shot Bride close-ups Bride with Mother Bride with Father Bride with both Parents Bride with Grandparents Bride with Sisters/Brothers Bride with Family - Family Portrait Bride with Maid of Honor Maid of Honor Bride with Bridesmaids Bridesmaids Dressed Bride with Flower Girl and Ring Bearer Groom full length Groom close-ups Groom with Mother Groom with Father Groom with both Parents Groom with Grandparents Groom with Sisters/Brothers Groom with Family - Family Portrait Groom with Groomsmen Groomsmen Groom with Best Man Best Man Groom with Ring Bearer Rings - close-up Rings with a copy of the invitation Rings - Bride and Groom holding hands Copy of invitation with rings and champagne glasses Toast - Bride and Groom hands with champagne glasses Kiss - Bride and Groom   WEDDING RECEPTION PHOTOGRAPHS Shots of the reception facility and tables before guests arrive Guestbook Guests signing guestbook Place card table Room decor Cake table Buffet table Guest table decor Head table Bride and Groom table setting/place card Musicians Gift table Outside reception facility as guests arrive Bride and Groom as they arrive Receiving line Bride and Groom at head table Wedding Party at head table Parents at table of honor Toasts Bride and Groom cutting cake Bride and Groom feeding each other cake Bride and Groom first dance Bride's dance with Father Groom's dance with Mother Family members dancing Bridal party dancing Guests dancing Special dances (dollar dance, etc.) Bride and Groom with guests/friends Bouquet toss Garter removal Garter toss Bride and Groom leaving reception facility Bride and Groom in car leaving
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