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The Complete Wedding Photo List

In preparing for taking wedding photos for a friend of mine I tried to find a list of wedding photos to use as a reference.  There were a ton of lists out there but they were in pieces and parts, nothing .  I consolidated everything I could find into a single list.  The list is below.  Use as you will, it helped me.

Bride (before the wedding)

  1. Bride Full Length
  2. Bride Full Length Profile
  3. Bride ¾ Length
  4. Bride ¾ Length Profile
  5. Bride, Head and Shoulders
  6. Bride, Head and Shoulders (Profile with Flowers)
  7. Bride Looking into Mirror
  8. Bride Fixing her Lipstick
  9. Bride Leaving for Wedding
  10. Bride Full Length (Back of Dress)

Bride with Attendants

  1. Bride with Each Girl (Full Length)
  2. Bride with Each Girl (¾ Length with Flowers)
  3. Bride with Each Girl (Looking At Each Other)
  4. Bride with all Bridesmaids in Grouping
  5. Bride Sitting with Bridesmaids Around Her

Bride with Mom

  1. Bride with Mom (Full Length)
  2. Bride with Mom ( ¾ Length)
  3. Bride with Mom (Looking at Each Other)
  4. Bride with Mom (Fixing Veil)
  5. Bride Giving Mom a Kiss

Bride with Dad

  1. Bride with Dad (Full Length)
  2. Bride with Dad ( ¾ Length)
  3. Bride with Dad (Looking at Each Other)
  4. Bride Fixing Dad’s Tie (Turned Profile Towards One Another)
  5. Bride Giving Dad a Kiss (Dad Looks At Camera)

Bride with Family

  1. Bride with Mom and Sister[s]
  2. Bride with Mom, Sister[s], and Grandmother[s]
  3. Bride with Dad and Brother[s]
  4. Bride with Dad, Brother[s], and Grandfather[s]
  5. Bride with Mom and Dad
  6. Bride with Mom, Dad, Brother[s], and Sister[s]
  7. Bride with Mom, Dad, Brother[s], Sister[s], Grandparent[s]
  8. Bride with Grandparent[s]
  9. Bride with Sister[s]
  10. Bride with Brother[s]
  11. Bride with Sister[s] and Brother[s]

Groom (before wedding)

  1. Groom Full Length
  2. Groom Full Length Profile
  3. Groom ¾ Length
  4. Groom ¾ Length Profile
  5. Groom Fixing his Tie in Mirror
  6. Groom Leaving for Wedding

Groom with Groomsmen

  1. Groom with Each Groomsmen ( ¾ Length)
  2. Groom with Each Groomsmen (Full Length
  3. Groom with Entire Party of Groomsmen

Groom with Mom

  1. Groom with Mom (Full Length)
  2. Groom with Mom ( ¾ Length)
  3. Groom with Mom (Fixing Flower – Profile)
  4. Groom with Mom (Looking at Each Other)
  5. Mom Giving Groom a Kiss on Cheek
  6. Groom Giving Mom a Kiss on Cheek

Groom with Dad

  1. Groom with Dad (Full Length)
  2. Groom with Dad ( ¾ Length)
  3. Groom Shaking Dad’s Hand (Looking at Each Other)
  4. Groom Shaking Dad’s Hand (Looking at Camera)
  5. Groom Fixing Dad’s Tie (Profile)

Groom with Family

  1. Groom with Mom and Sister[s]
  2. Groom with Mom, Sister[s], and Grandmother[s]
  3. Groom with Dad and Brother[s]
  4. Groom with Dad, Brother[s], and Grandfather[s]
  5. Groom with Mom and Dad
  6. Groom with Mom, Dad, Brother[s], and Sister[s]
  7. Groom with Mom, Dad, Brother[s], Sister[s], Grandparent[s]
  8. Groom with Grandparent[s]
  9. Groom with Sister[s]
  10. Groom with Brother[s]
  11. Groom with Sister[s] and Brother[s]

Before the Ceremony

  1. Friends Signing Guest Book
  2. Signs Directing Guests to Wedding
  3. Guests Arriving

Ceremony

  1. Ushers Escorting Special Guests
  2. Parents Coming Down the Aisle
  3. Parents Lighting Candle
  4. Groom Entering with Minister
  5. Each Bridesmaid and Groomsmen Entering
  6. Flower Girl
  7. Ring Bearer
  8. Junior Bride and Groom
  9. Bride and Dad Before Walking Down Aisle
  10. Bride Coming Down Aisle
  11. Bride Kissing Dad At Alter
  12. Special Guests Watching Wedding
  13. Full Length From Back of Church
  14. Front from ¾ Distance Back
  15. Bride and Groom Lighting Candles
  16. Bride and Groom Kneeling
  17. Bride and Groom Kissing
  18. Bride and Groom Returning Down Aisle

Return to the Alter (after the Ceremony)

  1. Bride and Groom on Either Side of Minister (Full Length)
  2. Bride and Groom on Either Side of Minister ( ¾ Length)
  3. Bride Placing Ring on Groom
  4. Groom Placing Ring on Bride
  5. Bride and Groom Kissing
  6. Signing the Wedding Certificate
  7. Bride and Groom’s Hands Displaying Rings

Bride (after the wedding)

  1. Bride with Extended Family
  2. Bride with Other Special Individuals
  3. Bride with Immediate Family
  4. Bride with Parents
  5. Bride

Groom (after the wedding)

  1. Groom with Extended Family
  2. Groom with Other Special Individuals
  3. Groom with Immediate Family
  4. Groom with Parents
  5. Groom

Bride and Groom

  1. Bride and Groom (Full Length)
  2. Bride and Groom ( ¾ Length)
  3. Bride and Groom with All Parents
  4. Bride and Groom with Bride’s Parents
  5. Bride and Groom with Bride’s Immediate Family
  6. Bride and Groom with Bride’s Immediate Family and Grandparents
  7. Bride and Groom with Bride’s Extended Family
  8. Bride and Groom with Bride’s Other Special Individuals
  9. Bride and Groom with Groom’s Parents
  10. Bride and Groom with Groom’s Immediate Family
  11. Bride and Groom with Groom’s Immediate Family and Grandparents
  12. Bride and Groom with Groom’s Extended Family
  13. Bride and Groom with Groom’s Other Special Individuals

Bridal Party

  1. Ring Bearer and Flower Girl
  2. Junior Bride and Groom
  3. Bride with Maid of Honor
  4. Bride with Matron of Honor
  5. Groom with Best Man
  6. Bride and Groom with Bridesmaids and Groomsmen on Respective Sides
  7. Bride and Groom with Bridesmaids and Groomsmen Paired Up
  8. Groom with Groomsmen
  9. Bride with Bridesmaids

Exits Shots

  1. Leaving the Church
  2. Guests Throwing Rice or Seed or Flower Petals
  3. Bride and Groom Entering the Limousine
  4. Bride and Groom in the Limousine

Reception Photos

  1. Dining Area
  2. Table Setup with Flowers
  3. Centerpieces and Place Settings
  4. Wedding Cake
  5. Wedding Party as the Arrive
  6. First Dance
  7. Best Man Making Toast
  8. Bride and Groom Listening to Toast
  9. Best Man Between Newlyweds after Toast
  10. Additional Toasts
  11. Blessing of Cutting on the Bread
  12. Parents and Family Toasting
  13. Table Shots (3 to 4 Sitting, Rest Standing Behind)
  14. Candids of Guests and Events
  15. Candids of Bride and Groom Greeting Guests
  16. Bride and Groom with Grandparents
  17. Parents
  18. Grandparents
  19. Bridal Party Couples
  20. The Cake Cutting
  21. Bride and Groom Feeding Each Other
  22. Bride and Groom, “Cake Kissing”
  23. Bride Removing Garter
  24. Groom about to Toss Garter
  25. Bachelors Trying to Catch Garter
  26. Bride Tossing Bouquet
  27. Bachelorettes Trying to Catch Bouquet
  28. Favors
  29. Bride and Groom Departing

Hope that helps….

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