Photo Checklist

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Photo Checklist

A week or so before the ceremony, supply the photographer with a list of moments that are important to you. Keep in mind that each shot will take about four minutes.

Getting Ready
¨ Bride having hair and makeup done
¨ Bride's gown hanging on hanger
¨ Still-life shots of the bride's shoes,
something old, new, borrowed and blue
¨ Detailed shots of the bouquets
¨ Candid shots of the bridesmaids
¨ Mother helping the bride with veil
¨ Full-length shot of the bride in her
gown looking at herself in a mirror
¨ Groom getting ready with his father
and groomsmen

The Ceremony
¨ Exterior and interior shots of the site
before guests arrive
¨ Close-up of groom's expression while
waiting for the bride
¨ Bride walking down the aisle
¨ Groom reacting to seeing bride
¨ Bride and groom at altar or chuppah
¨ Close-up of the bride and groom's
hands as they exchange rings
¨ The kiss!
¨ Bride and groom hugging guests
¨ Bride and groom leaving

Before the Reception
¨ Bride and groom together
¨ Family photos with all combinations of
family members
¨ Bride and groom with wedding party

The Reception
¨ Still-life shots of place cards, menus,
centerpieces, decorations, table
settings, favors, invitation and
champagne glasses
¨ The cake
¨ Close-ups of friends
and family making toasts
¨ Bride and groom's first dance
¨ Bride dancing with her father and
groom dancing with his mother
¨ Guests dancing
¨ Bride and groom cutting the cake
¨ Newlyweds' vehicle
¨ Bride and groom leaving the
reception


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