Wedding Photography

I know it might be a little late to help you out seeing as how you posted this question a year ago, but maybe this will help others. I have compiled a huge list of photos in preparation for my friend's wedding this weekend that I'd be more than happy to share. Sorry, it's a LONG list, but you have to take a lot of pictures at weddings!

Wedding Photographs before the Wedding Day
• Formal bridal portrait at studio – waist up and full length
• Wedding invitation

Wedding Shots Before the Ceremony
• Wedding dress lying over a chair
• Wedding dress hanging up
• Bride getting dressed
• Zipping up or buttoning the wedding dress
• Someone’s “hand on dress” dress detail
• Mother of the bride fastening the bride’s necklace
• The bride’s garter
• The bride’s veil
• Bride and mother in mirror – putting on veil
• A close up of the bride’s shoes peeking out from under the dress
• Bride looking in the mirror
• Bride looking out window
• Bride holding parents wedding photo
• Brides hands holding invitation
• Bride and bridesmaids putting on makeup
• Bride getting hair & make-up done
• Bride and maid of honor – adjusting something
• Bride pinning corsage/boutonniere on mother/father
• Bride hugging parents
• Bride touching up
• Bride – full length
• Bride – waist up
• Bride and mother – full length
• Bride and maid of honor, waist up
• Bride with father – full length
• Bride with father waist up
• Bride with mother and father full length and waist up
• Bride with siblings
• Bride with individual family members – waist up or full length
• Bride with anyone/everyone else of importance – waist up or full length
• Bride with bride’s maids – lined up
• Bride with bride’s maids – informal
• Bride and parents leaving for ceremony/getting in car to leave for church
• Flower girl hading bouquet to bride
• Bride with Flower girl
• Bride with ring bearer
• Groom full length
• Groom half length
• Groom close up
• Groom tying tie
• Groom looking into mirror
• Groom pinning corsage/boutonniere on mother/father
• Groom hugging parents
• Groom and parents leaving for ceremony
• Groom with best man
• Groom with best man “getting away”/candid gag shot(s)
• Groom and best man shaking hands
• Groom and best man adjusting ties
• Groom with all groomsman lined up
• Groom with groomsman – informal
• Groom with dad
• Groom with mom
• Groom with siblings
• Ring bearer’s pillow with rings
• Bridal bouquet

Wedding Photography Shots at the Ceremony
• Outside of ceremony site
• Guests walking into ceremony site
• Mother of the bride being escorted down the isle
• Grandparents being seated
• Maid of honor walking down the aisle
• Bridesmaids walking down the aisle
• Groomsman walking down the aisle
• Flower girl and ring bearer walking down aisle
• Groom waiting for bride
• Ceremony of musicians
• Altar or canopy during ceremony
• Groom and best man waiting at alter
• Close up of bride, just before she makes her entrance
• Bride and father in back of church getting ready to go down the isle
• Bride and father walking down aisle
• Groom seeing bride for first time
• The back of the bride and father walking down the aisle – with the groom waiting in the distance
• Bride’s father and Bride hugging at end of aisle
• Father giving away bride
• Shot of the audience from the bride and groom’s point of view
• The unity ceremony
• Alter from back of church – eye level, floor POV
• Close up of bride and groom saying the vows
• Wide shot of bride and groom saying the vows
• Exchanging the rings
• Close up of hands
• The kiss
• Bride and groom being introduced as husband and wife
• Bride and Groom walking up the aisle
• Bride and groom kissing at back of church
• Receiving line
• Bride and Groom outside on steps
• Guests throwing confetti/rose petals/birdseed/blowing bubbles
• Bride & groom hugging guests, laughing, getting congratulations
• Bride & groom getting in car
• Bride & groom in back seat

Posed Wedding Photography Before the Reception (These can also be taken before the ceremony)
• Bride – full length & waist up formal
• Bride with Maid of Honor
• Bride with bridesmaids – formal and informal
• Groom with bridesmaids
• Bride with parents
• Bride & groom together – full length & waist up
• Bride & groom with parents (his & hers)
• Bride and groom with each set of grandparents
• Bride & groom with families
• Bride & groom with entire wedding party – formal and informal
• Bride & groom with flower girl and ring bearer
• Groom with parents
• Groom with best man
• Groom with groomsmen – formal and informal
• Bride with groomsmen
• Bride and groom portraits together and separate
• Each bridesmaid & groomsman individually
• Three generations on grooms side
• Three generations on bride’s side
• Close-up of rings

During the Reception
• Outside of reception site
• Bride & groom arriving
• Bride & groom greeting guests
• Bride & groom silhouette
• Table centerpieces
• Table setting
• Bride & groom’s table (head table)
• Musicians or DJ
• Guest book
• Place card table
• Close-up of bride and groom’s place card
• Wedding cake
• Groom’s cake
• Gift table
• Decorations
• Bride and groom being introduced at reception
• A shot of bride & groom with guests at each table
• The buffet or, if having table service, a dinner serving
• Bride & groom’s first dance
• Bride & father dancing
• Groom & mother dancing
• Bride’s parents dancing
• Groom’s parents dancing
• Bride and groom dancing with grandparents
• Guests dancing
• Bride and groom’s hand over cake showing rings
• Bride & groom cutting the cake
• Bride & groom feeding each other cake/smashing cake
• Bride and groom kissing with cake in photo
• Toasts
• Bride & groom drinking champagne
• Signing the marriage license
• Bride showing ring to bridesmaids
• Bride’s ring hand on bouquet
• Bride throwing bouquet
• Groom removing garter
• Groom tossing garter
• Garter catcher putting garter on bouquet catcher
• Garter/Bouquet dance
• The getaway car
• Bride & groom leaving party/groom carrying bride away
• Bride & groom getting into car
• Bride & groom driving away
• Group shot of wedding guests

that's interesting, I also like to do.
I will be taking a lot of wedding photos.
When I have a baby, I will be taking photos, too.
I think these photos are very valuable.

hcromer has certainly offered a huge list, but you might also like to look at my article on wedding photography at http://www.qassia.com/photographing-a-wedding which includes a shooting list, but also offers practical advice to help you get the best results in the pre-and-post wedding shoots as well as on the day.