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Wedding Shot List

Your photographer knows all the photos you need to capture your wedding however,
it's always smart to map out the pictures you especially want of your wedding.
Having a shot list specific pictures you've envisioned, gives peace of mind knowing you'll be a happy client.


From Getting Ready to Heading Home

Things we will focus on:
Details
  • Invitation, program, special signs, & gifts
  • Wedding rings
  • Wedding dresses/suits
  • Outfit accessories like shoes, cuff links, or jewelry
  • Bouquet, corsages, boutonnieres
Getting Ready
  • Bride(s) and bridesmaids getting their hair and makeup done
  • Wedding party having fun
  • Mother and bride/groom portraits
  • Father and bride/groom portraits
  • Family shots
Pre-Ceremony 
  • Couple alone for first look
  • Bride(s) and bridesmaids/flower girls
  • Groom(s) and groomsmen/ring bearer
Ceremony
  • Venue shots including ceremony site, flowers, interior, and exterior details
  • Groom and groomsmen waiting inside venue
  • Guests
  • Bridal party entrance
  • Bride(s) walking down the aisle
  • Groom's reaction
  • Father/mother giving bride away
  • Exchanging of vows
  • Exchanging of the rings
  • The first kiss as a married couple and the moment after
  • Signing the marriage certificate
  • The recessional (couple walking back up the aisle)
  • Confetti throwing
Group Portraits 
  • Couple with bridesmaids/groomsmen
  • Couple with entire wedding party
  • Bride(s) with bridesmaids/maid of honor
  • Groom(s) and groomsmen/best man
  • Couple with any children
  • Couple with each set of parents
  • Couple with both sets of parents
  • Couple with siblings
  • Couple with close family members
Reception 
  • Details and room decor shots, including table settings, place cards, favors, centerpieces, etc.
  • Wedding cake detail shots
  • Grand entrance
  • Toasts and speeches
  • Cake cutting
  • The first dance
  • Bride(s) dancing with father / groom(s) dancing with mother
  • Couple mingling with guests
  • Guests dancing
  • Musicians, singers, DJ
  • Grand exit

“A family member in the wedding party will usually know everyone and can help wrangle guests!”
We recommend nominating someone to help your photographer by grabbing all the right people for each shot.


Please Email: swirlsstudio7@gmail.com
Images you would love to have captured

Anything in the shot list that you would like to have include


If you prefer not to nominate a family member a list of family names that will be needed for pictures

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