Suggested pictures for photographer

Hey,
A couple of weeks ago someone posted a LONG list of suggested pictures (traditional) for the photographer to take. Can someone please give the URL of that thread?

Thx!

Re: Suggested pictures for photographer

I dont know the link to the thread, but I do have a copy of a must take photo list that someone posted a while ago.


GETTING READY
Bride's clothes hanging on the wardrobe, on the bedpost, or over a chair
Bridesmaids doing bride's hair and makeup
Bride and bridesmaids getting dressed, applying makeup
Mom helping bride with one last detail, such as veil
Full-length shot of bride in gown checking herself out in mirror
Detail of clothing, shoes, garter, something borrowed, something blue
shot of bride with parent(s) and/or stepparent(s)
shot of bride with sibling(s)
Bride hugging honor attendant
Bride with bridesmaids
Bride with all the women
Groom getting ready with Dad and pals (tying the tie is a classic) (can this be done at the church)
groom with parent(s) and/or stepparent(s)
groom with sibling(s)
Groom with his arm affectionately around best man
Groom with all the groomsmen
Groomsmen putting on boutonnieres or bowties

THE CEREMONY
Ushers escorting guests to their seats
Ushers escorting moms and special female guest to their seats
Close-up of groom's adorably nervous mug waiting for his other half
Bridesmaids and groomsmen walking down the aisle
Honor attendant walking down the aisle
Wedding party waiting at the altar
Groom walking down the aisle
Bride and Mother coming down the aisle
Close-up of bride just before she makes her entrance
Bride and groom at the altar
Altar from the back during ceremony
Faces of bride and groom as they exchange vows
Close-up of bride's and groom's hands as they exchange rings
The kiss
Bride and groom proceeding up the aisle, guests' smiling faces at their sides
Bride and groom outside ceremony site
Bride and groom leaving ceremony site
Bride and groom in limo backseat

BEFORE THE RECEPTION (During cocktail hour)
Bride with her happy, proud parents and/or stepparents
Bride with her entire immediate family
Groom with his happy, proud parents and/or stepparents
Groom with his entire immediate family
Bride and groom with all parents
Bride and groom with immediate family members from both sides
Bride and groom with groomsmen
Bride and groom with bridesmaids
Bride and groom with whole wedding party

THE RECEPTION
Reception details such as place cards, guest book, centerpieces, decorations, table settings, favors table, and champagne glasses
Bride and groom arriving
Bride and groom at head table
Parents' table
Guests' tables -
Bride and groom sipping champagne
Bride and groom chatting up the guests
Bride and groom's first dance
Parents dancing
Bride and Dad dancing
Groom and Mom dancing
Wedding party dancing
Musicians or DJ doing their thing
Guests going nuts on the dance floor
Cake table
Bride and groom cutting the cake
Bride and groom feeding each other cake
Bouquet toss
Tossing and catching of the garter
Bride and groom leaving, waving from getaway car's backseat
Rear of car departing

Re: Suggested pictures for photographer

Mine is the same list but added a couple things for me.Photo Ops

Re: Suggested pictures for photographer

this is what I gave my photog - a good suggestion my sister gave me (who worked as a wedding photographer for a time) was to list all the people's names...then the photographer can say "bob...we need you for a picture" instead of brother of the groom...etc

Photo List…these pictures DO NOT have to be posed!!
Before Ceremony Pictures
The Bride
____ Bride with Sister (maid of honor)
____ Bride - Full Length
____ Bride “hiding” behind flowers
____ Bride with parents- Full Length/Close up
____ Bride with parents, sister, brother-in-law
____ Individual shots of Bride with each bridesmaid
____ Bride with Bridesmaids
____ Bridal Party’s Flowers
____ Bride & flower girl
____ Bride and groomsmen
____ Bride with junior attendants
____ Bride with sister and 3 cousins (Tammy, Carrin, Marissa)

The Groom
____ Groom - Full Length
____ Groom - Close Up
____ Groom with mother
____ Groom with Brother (best man)
____ Groom with Gloria
____ Groom with mother, brother, sister-in-law and children
____ Groom with mother, brother, sister-in-law and children and Gloria
____ Individual shots of Groom with each Groomsman
____ Groom & groomsmen
____ Groom with bridesmaids
____ Groom & flower girl
____ Groom with junior attendants
____ Groom seeing Bride for first time

Ceremony
____ Groom's mother
____ Flower girl walking down aisle
____ Bridesmaids/Groomsmen walking down aisle
____ Maid of Honor walking down aisle
____ Father walking Bride down aisle
____ Bride & Groom exchanging vows
____ Bride & Groom exchanging rings
____ Bride & Groom - the kiss
____ Bride & Groom walking down aisle (with bubbles)
____ Bride and groom with celebrant
____ Wide shot of ceremony site








After Ceremony
____ Bride and groom with all of the Brides family (Madeline, Earle, Marlena, Frank)
____ Bride and groom with all of the groom's family (Maria, Dave, Natalie, Ali, Blake, Isabel)
____ Bride and groom with all of the groom's family (Maria, Dave, Natalie, Ali, Blake, Isabel, Isa, Joe, Brenda
____ Bride and groom with both sets of parents
____ Bride & Groom Kissing (dipping hugging???)
____ Bride & Groom - Full Length
____ Bride & Groom - Half Length
____ Bride & Groom - Close Up
____ Bride and Groom with Bride's extended family
____ Bride and Groom with Groom's extended family
____ picture of bride with groom in the background looking at her
____ Bride and groom with Fire Island Ferry passing in back
____ Bridal Party from Bridal Suite Balcony
____ Flower Girl in front with Bride & Groom in back unfocused
____ Grooms hand (with ring) around Bride’s back (back shot of dress)
____ Behind Bride and Groom while they kiss/hug and in background people dancing
____ Bride and Groom on Beach
____ Bridal Party on Beach

Others
____ Parents of Bride with Mother of Bride’s Siblings - Hilda/Joe, Bill/Helen, Richard/Sharon
____ Parents of Bride with sister and brother-in-law – Sandy and Charlie
____ Mother of Groom with sister and brother-in-law – Isa and Joe
____ Cake
____ Invitation
____ Programs and Bubbles



List of names…

Re: Suggested pictures for photographer

great. great thread, I definitely needed those lists! THANKS!!!!!!!!!1

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wow..thanks so much you guys for posting your lists!! I was going to start working on my list, and you guys took most of the leg work out of it for me!!!! THANKYOU!!!!!