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AS THE DAY BEGINS
NOTES: Some Photographers don't offer these photos because couples rarely want more than one copy. This is where Aunt Emily can shine. She can shoot away when the professional isn't working. Ask her to relax while the pro is working to produce the images you are paying for. (She will understand if you ask her!)
Bride arrives: Yes No Bride in Dressing Room holding her dress: Yes No
Bridesmaids in Dressing Room: Yes No Helping put Dress/Veil on: Yes No
Bride putting garter on: Yes No Bride and Mom: Yes No
Bride and Maid/Matron of Honor: Yes No Bride and Flower Girl: Yes No
Groom Waiting/Watching clock: Yes No

IN THE STUDIO or OUTDOORS
NOTES: These portraits can be done before the ceremony. The Bride and Groom may or may not see each other-their choice. Photos can be outdoors weather permitting.
Groom with his Parents: Yes No Groom with immediate family: Yes No
Groom with Best Man: Yes No Groom Alone: Yes No
Bride with her Parents: Yes No Bride with immediate family: Yes No
Bride with Maid/Matron of Honor: Yes No Groom with Bridesmaids: Yes No
Brides with Groomsmen: Yes No

CANDIDS JUST BEFORE THE CEREMONY
Depending on the amount of time available, these might not get done by the professional photographer.
Guests Arriving: Yes No Grandparents: Yes No
Guest Book Attendant: Yes No The two Dads together: Yes No
The two Moms together: Yes No

PROCESSION
NOTES: Photos during the procession are best done at the beginning of the aisle in mid-stride. The photographer should ask each subject to pause for just two seconds, look right into the camera lens and smile.
Grandmother (1-4): Yes No Mothers (1-2): Yes No
Candle Lighters: Yes No Bridesmaids (1-8): Yes No
Flower Girl/Ring Bearer (1-2): Yes No Bride with her Escort: Yes No

CEREMONY
NOTES: Most photographers shoot from the back of the church, preferably from a balcony. Flash should not be used. At outdoor ceremonies photographers are usually more active, but they still try to shoot unobtrusively. For outdoor ceremonies, consider not having a white aisle runner, it visually overpowers everything else, effecting the video and the still photography.
Bride is given away: Yes No Groom receives his Bride: Yes No
Prayer or Address: Yes No Reading & Songs: Yes No
Vows: Yes No Rings: Yes No
Unity Candle: Yes No Miscellaneous: Yes No
Communion: Yes No Introduction of Couple: Yes No
Recession (Just Couple): Yes No

GROUP FORMALS (Before or After Ceremony)
These photos should take only 30-45 minutes.
Groom's Parents with Couple (1-2): Yes No Groom's Immediate Family (1-2): Yes No
Groom's Extended Family (1-2): Yes No Bride & Groom with Bridesmaids (1-2): Yes No
Bride & Groom with Wedding Party (1-2): Yes No Bride & Groom with Groomsmen (1-2): Yes No
Bride's Parents with Couple (1-2): Yes No Bride's Immediate Family (1-2): Yes No
Bride's Extended Family (1-2): Yes No Couple with all Parents: Yes No
Bride & Groom (2-4): Yes No Bride Alone (2-4): Yes No

LEAVING FOR RECEPTION
Greeting Guests after Ceremony: Yes No Getting into Car or Limo: Yes No
In Car, Carriage or Limo: Yes No

AT THE RECEPTION
Arriving at Reception: Yes No Dramatic Entrance: Yes No
Receiving Line (3-5): Yes No Buffet Table: Yes No
Overall Room Photos (1-2): Yes No Specific Decorations (1-3): Yes No
Couple Getting Meal: Yes No Wedding Party Getting Meal: Yes No
Head Table with Wedding Party: Yes No Head Table without Wed Party: Yes No
Hands showing Rings: Yes No Cake Table (Cake alone): Yes No
Toast Being Made (2-3): Yes No Cake being Cut (2): Yes No
Groom giving Bride a bite of cake (1-2): Yes No Bride giving Groom a bite of cake (1-2): Yes No
First Dances: Bride & Groom (3-5): Yes No First Dances: Father/Daughter Dance: Yes No
First Dances: Mother/Son Dance: Yes No First Dances: Groom & Bride's Mother: Yes No
First Dances: Bride & Groom's Father: Yes No Bride's parents dancing together: Yes No
Groom's parents dancing together: Yes No Sisters & Brothers Dancing W/Spounces: Yes No
Misc Dancing - Grandparents, Flower Girl/ Ring Bearer: Yes No Band or Disc Jockey: Yes No
Couple's car being decorated: Yes No Bouquet Throwing (1-2): Yes No
Garter being Removed: Yes No Garter being Thrown: Yes No
Bouquet & Garter catchers W/couple: Yes No Couple's Money Dance (2-6): Yes No
Miscellaneous Candids (20): Yes No

TIME PERMITTED
NOTES: Tell your photographer of family divorces, seperations, etc., that require extra sensitivity. No one wants to create discomfort by asking for groupings that would not be wanted or that might cause problems. Talk to you Photographer about these notes and this photo list. The Photographer should not exclusively run things, but should work with other professionals to be sure the situations are good for photos.

* During the dancing, for instance, the lights should stay bright enough for the photographer to focus.

* Table Photos aren't done for all people. You select those most important to you. Formal or Candid.

* It is not possible to anticipate all photos. The Photographer will expand or revise list as necessary to ensure your needs are met.
Couple's Last Dance: Yes No Couple Saying Goodbyes: Yes No
Couple getting into car: Yes No Couple waving goodbye: Yes No
Couple driving away: Yes No
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