Wedding Photo Planner


Here's a sample work sheet for creating a wedding shotlist. This is based on the "most-requested" shots we've done over the years.

Portraits

  • Bride
  • Groom
  • Bride and Groom
  • Bride & detail of back of the dress
  • Groom with Best Man
  • Groom with the Groomsmen
  • Bride with the Maid of Honour
  • Bride with the Bridesmaids
  • Ring Bearer with the Flower Girl
  • Entire Wedding Party
  • Bride with her parents
  • Groom with his parents
  • Couple with bride's parents
  • Couple with groom's parents
  • Couple with groom's family
  • Couple with bride's family
  • Couple with both sets of parents
  • Bride with her mother
  • Bride with her father
  • Groom with his mother
  • Groom with his father



    • Other ideas: siblings, siblings' spouses, grandparents, extended family.

    Prewedding

  • Bride and attendants getting ready
  • Groom and attendants getting ready
  • Mother / MOH helping the bride
  • Reception site being set up
  • Bride leaving for ceremony
  • Bride at mirror
  • Bride at window
  • Groom leaving for ceremony



    • Other ideas: details of bouquet, hair or makeup, hands.

    Ceremony

  • Signage
  • Ceremony site, guests arriving
  • Ushers escorting special guests
  • Both sets of parents entering
  • Groom waiting
  • Bridal party waiting
  • Bridesmaids walking down the aisle
  • Bride walking down the aisle
  • Special guests during the ceremony
  • Wedding kiss
  • Signing registry
  • Ring exchange
  • Close up of hands with rings
  • Receiving Line
  • Flowers / decorations
  • Musicians

    • Reception

  • Guests at cocktail hour
  • Friends signing guest book
  • Reception site, set for dinner
  • Centrepieces
  • Place settings
  • Toasts
  • Bride and Groom reactions
  • Guests at each table
  • First dance
  • Bride dancing with father
  • Groom dancing with mother
  • Guests dancing
  • Favours
  • Wedding cake
  • Cake cutting
  • Big group picture


    • Continue the tour.