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Wedding photos shot list for wedding photographers
Wedding photographers should have an idea of the list of important shots to be taken on their clients big day. Although it is ideal to ask your clients for the list of photograph to be taken. I have put together a checklist to guide you through this process. You will find this handy for every wedding as this will enable you to capture the important moments and document them into memories that your clients will appreciate forever.

Bride's/Groom's Preparation
Wedding dress (hang it somewhere appropriate)
Bridesmaid dresses (hang them somewhere appropriate)
Wedding shoes
Wedding ring and engagement ring
Bridal bouquet
Bridesmaid bouquets
Bride's makeover
Bride's hairdo
Bridal prayer session/toast
Bride's mom helping her to dress up
Bridesmaids helping her to dress up
Groom's costume
Groom dressing up
Groomsmen preparation
Best Man knotting the Groom's tie
Groom and his parents
Groom with siblings
Groom leaving for the wedding venue
Bride with Chief bridesmaid
Bride with each bridesmaid
Bride with all bridesmaids
Bride with sisters
Bride and bridesmaids fully dressed
Moment of Bride's Father sighting her
Bride with her parents
Bride and Bridesmaids leaving for wedding venue
Wedding Ceremony
Wedding Venue and decoration
Wedding program
Arrival of Guests
Wedding Ministers/Officials
Groom’s family walking down the aisle
Bride’s family walking down the aisle
Groomsmen walking down the aisle
Arrival of the Groom
Groom walking down the aisle
Groom seated awaiting the bride
Arrival of the Bride
Bridal Train walking down the aisle
Groomsmen watching bridesmaids walk down the aisle
Bride and father waiting to walk down the aisle
Bride and father walking down the aisle
Groom’s reaction seeing the bride
Fathers of the Bride's reaction to the groom
Groom welcoming the bride
Bridesmaids seated
Groomsmen seated
Wedding Ceremony readings
Bride and groom’s reaction to readings
Exchange of rings
First kiss
Bride’s Parents reaction
Groom’s Parents reaction
Newly weds walking out
End of Ceremony pleasantry exchange
Portraits
Couple
Couple with Bridesmaids, Groomsmen, Flower Girl(s), Page Boy(s) and Ring Bearer
Bride with her family
Couple with Bride's family
Groom with his family
Couple with Groom's family
Entire wedding guests (if possible)
Bride with parents
Groom with parents
Bride with grandparents
Groom with grandparents
Bride and groom with flower girl
Bride and groom with ring bearer
Bride with Chief Bridesmaid
Bride with Bridesmaids
Groom with Bestman
Groom with Bridesmaids
Groom with Groomsmen
Bride with Groomsmen
Bridesmaids and Groomsmen
Groom with the Best Man
Bride with siblings
Groom with siblings
Couple with siblings
Couple with extended families
Bride with her extended family
Groom with his extended family
Cocktail Hour
Place cards
Signature drinks
Wedding signage
School/College/Uni friends
Work friends
Family friends
Children
Finger foods
Flower and deco arrangements
Reception:
Reception Venue
Center pieces
Cake
MC
Band/DJ
Bridal party entrances
Bridal Train entrance
Bride and groom entrance
First dance
Father daughter dance
Best man toast
Chief Bridesmaid's toast
Champagne toast
Bride and groom reactions to toasts
Father of the bride's speech
Couple game shots
Dancing shots
Bridal party moments
Bride and groom dancing
Parents dancing
Entertainers shots
Bouquet toss/catch
Posed picture of each table
Cake cutting
Couple Feeding each other with the cake.
This will also justify the cost of their investment with your outfit and will generate a lot of recommendations if well presented. Kindly share your opinions this post with us and we wish you all the best.