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)
- Bride Full Length
- Bride Full Length Profile
- Bride ¾ Length
- Bride ¾ Length Profile
- Bride, Head and Shoulders
- Bride, Head and Shoulders (Profile with Flowers)
- Bride Looking into Mirror
- Bride Fixing her Lipstick
- Bride Leaving for Wedding
- Bride Full Length (Back of Dress)
Bride with Attendants
- Bride with Each Girl (Full Length)
- Bride with Each Girl (¾ Length with Flowers)
- Bride with Each Girl (Looking At Each Other)
- Bride with all Bridesmaids in Grouping
- Bride Sitting with Bridesmaids Around Her
Bride with Mom
- Bride with Mom (Full Length)
- Bride with Mom ( ¾ Length)
- Bride with Mom (Looking at Each Other)
- Bride with Mom (Fixing Veil)
- Bride Giving Mom a Kiss
Bride with Dad
- Bride with Dad (Full Length)
- Bride with Dad ( ¾ Length)
- Bride with Dad (Looking at Each Other)
- Bride Fixing Dad’s Tie (Turned Profile Towards One Another)
- Bride Giving Dad a Kiss (Dad Looks At Camera)
Bride with Family
- Bride with Mom and Sister[s]
- Bride with Mom, Sister[s], and Grandmother[s]
- Bride with Dad and Brother[s]
- Bride with Dad, Brother[s], and Grandfather[s]
- Bride with Mom and Dad
- Bride with Mom, Dad, Brother[s], and Sister[s]
- Bride with Mom, Dad, Brother[s], Sister[s], Grandparent[s]
- Bride with Grandparent[s]
- Bride with Sister[s]
- Bride with Brother[s]
- Bride with Sister[s] and Brother[s]
Groom (before wedding)
- Groom Full Length
- Groom Full Length Profile
- Groom ¾ Length
- Groom ¾ Length Profile
- Groom Fixing his Tie in Mirror
- Groom Leaving for Wedding
Groom with Groomsmen
- Groom with Each Groomsmen ( ¾ Length)
- Groom with Each Groomsmen (Full Length
- Groom with Entire Party of Groomsmen
Groom with Mom
- Groom with Mom (Full Length)
- Groom with Mom ( ¾ Length)
- Groom with Mom (Fixing Flower – Profile)
- Groom with Mom (Looking at Each Other)
- Mom Giving Groom a Kiss on Cheek
- Groom Giving Mom a Kiss on Cheek
Groom with Dad
- Groom with Dad (Full Length)
- Groom with Dad ( ¾ Length)
- Groom Shaking Dad’s Hand (Looking at Each Other)
- Groom Shaking Dad’s Hand (Looking at Camera)
- Groom Fixing Dad’s Tie (Profile)
Groom with Family
- Groom with Mom and Sister[s]
- Groom with Mom, Sister[s], and Grandmother[s]
- Groom with Dad and Brother[s]
- Groom with Dad, Brother[s], and Grandfather[s]
- Groom with Mom and Dad
- Groom with Mom, Dad, Brother[s], and Sister[s]
- Groom with Mom, Dad, Brother[s], Sister[s], Grandparent[s]
- Groom with Grandparent[s]
- Groom with Sister[s]
- Groom with Brother[s]
- Groom with Sister[s] and Brother[s]
Before the Ceremony
- Friends Signing Guest Book
- Signs Directing Guests to Wedding
- Guests Arriving
Ceremony
- Ushers Escorting Special Guests
- Parents Coming Down the Aisle
- Parents Lighting Candle
- Groom Entering with Minister
- Each Bridesmaid and Groomsmen Entering
- Flower Girl
- Ring Bearer
- Junior Bride and Groom
- Bride and Dad Before Walking Down Aisle
- Bride Coming Down Aisle
- Bride Kissing Dad At Alter
- Special Guests Watching Wedding
- Full Length From Back of Church
- Front from ¾ Distance Back
- Bride and Groom Lighting Candles
- Bride and Groom Kneeling
- Bride and Groom Kissing
- Bride and Groom Returning Down Aisle
Return to the Alter (after the Ceremony)
- Bride and Groom on Either Side of Minister (Full Length)
- Bride and Groom on Either Side of Minister ( ¾ Length)
- Bride Placing Ring on Groom
- Groom Placing Ring on Bride
- Bride and Groom Kissing
- Signing the Wedding Certificate
- Bride and Groom’s Hands Displaying Rings
Bride (after the wedding)
- Bride with Extended Family
- Bride with Other Special Individuals
- Bride with Immediate Family
- Bride with Parents
- Bride
Groom (after the wedding)
- Groom with Extended Family
- Groom with Other Special Individuals
- Groom with Immediate Family
- Groom with Parents
- Groom
Bride and Groom
- Bride and Groom (Full Length)
- Bride and Groom ( ¾ Length)
- Bride and Groom with All Parents
- Bride and Groom with Bride’s Parents
- Bride and Groom with Bride’s Immediate Family
- Bride and Groom with Bride’s Immediate Family and Grandparents
- Bride and Groom with Bride’s Extended Family
- Bride and Groom with Bride’s Other Special Individuals
- Bride and Groom with Groom’s Parents
- Bride and Groom with Groom’s Immediate Family
- Bride and Groom with Groom’s Immediate Family and Grandparents
- Bride and Groom with Groom’s Extended Family
- Bride and Groom with Groom’s Other Special Individuals
Bridal Party
- Ring Bearer and Flower Girl
- Junior Bride and Groom
- Bride with Maid of Honor
- Bride with Matron of Honor
- Groom with Best Man
- Bride and Groom with Bridesmaids and Groomsmen on Respective Sides
- Bride and Groom with Bridesmaids and Groomsmen Paired Up
- Groom with Groomsmen
- Bride with Bridesmaids
Exits Shots
- Leaving the Church
- Guests Throwing Rice or Seed or Flower Petals
- Bride and Groom Entering the Limousine
- Bride and Groom in the Limousine
Reception Photos
- Dining Area
- Table Setup with Flowers
- Centerpieces and Place Settings
- Wedding Cake
- Wedding Party as the Arrive
- First Dance
- Best Man Making Toast
- Bride and Groom Listening to Toast
- Best Man Between Newlyweds after Toast
- Additional Toasts
- Blessing of Cutting on the Bread
- Parents and Family Toasting
- Table Shots (3 to 4 Sitting, Rest Standing Behind)
- Candids of Guests and Events
- Candids of Bride and Groom Greeting Guests
- Bride and Groom with Grandparents
- Parents
- Grandparents
- Bridal Party Couples
- The Cake Cutting
- Bride and Groom Feeding Each Other
- Bride and Groom, “Cake Kissing”
- Bride Removing Garter
- Groom about to Toss Garter
- Bachelors Trying to Catch Garter
- Bride Tossing Bouquet
- Bachelorettes Trying to Catch Bouquet
- Favors
- Bride and Groom Departing
Hope that helps….
