Wedding Day: Wedding Reception Photo Checklist

• The reception space set up, before room fills up.
• Details and room decor shots, including table settings, place cards, favours, centrepieces etc.
• Wedding cake detail shots.
• Couple arriving.
• Toasts and speeches.
• Cutting the cake.
• The first dance.

What is a shot list for a wedding?

An experienced wedding photographer will have a general idea of what shots are expected but the only way to make sure that you are both on the same page is to make a shot-list ahead of time. A shot-list is simply a list of the moments that you want to have documented.

How many photos do you usually get for wedding?

On average, you can expect around 400 photos (out of roughly 2000 photos) after an 8-hour wedding shoot coverage. For a wedding event, you can also hire more than one wedding photographer for more photos. We would suggest that you do not look at the number of wedding photos.

What family photos are taken at a wedding?

Traditional Family Wedding Photo Groupings

• Couple alone together (obviously!)
• Couple with all parents.
• Couple with both of their immediate families.
• Couple with siblings and siblings’ spouses.

What are bridal photos?

Bridal portraits are photos taken several months before the wedding where brides don their dresses for a solo photoshoot in a location of their choice. The bride can gift print portraits to her parents and/or spouse or even display them as décor at the reception.

Is 6 hours of wedding photography enough?

Six hours of coverage is plenty for small weddings and elopements. When weddings are intimate, there aren’t very many people to manage and photograph, so things tend to move quickly. That being said, 6 hours of coverage only works logistically if the ceremony and reception are in the same location.

Do you have a shot list for your wedding photography?

There are so many wedding moments you don’t want to miss. From your pre-wedding prep to your post-wedding dancing, you’ll want to remember everything about the day. Most photo pros have a standard wedding photography shot list that covers all the basic pictures you’ll want captured.

Why do photographers have checklists for wedding photos?

This can often mean a 12-hour day full of endless must-have shots and split-second memories. Because of this, it’s easy to lose track and forget about a few essential wedding photos. This is why photographers have checklists for the big day. A wedding photography checklist can prevent those missed moments.

Which template should I use for my wedding photography?

Wedding Photography Timeline Template #1 (for couples having a “first look”): Wedding Photography Timeline Template #2 (for couples not not having a “first look”): (Note, if you’re having a second shooter present at your wedding, wedding party portraits may be taken at the same time at separate locations.)

How to plan your own wedding photography timeline?

Here is the best way to plan your own wedding photography timeline. Figure out the portraits you want. While the main focus of your wedding portrait session will be you and your spouse, you will probably want photos of your wedding party and families, too.