I have heard that it is a good idea to create a list of "Must Have" wedding photos. This can be shared so that they photographer knows exactly what moments to NOT miss.
What is on your "Must Have" wedding photo list?
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For any wedding it's good for the photographer to get some shots of the Bridal preparations, then it's on to the main event! Traditionally, photographers will get some images of guests arriving, and the Groom with the Best Man. The Bride's arrival is key, and then the procession into the Ceremony (which, depending on the location and the type, may permit photography - without flash please!). After the event it's onto the main group shots - Bride & Groom, Bridesmaids, Best Man, Parents etc. followed by a Group shot if possible.
Some Brides come to me with huge lists of Group shots that they want, with all sorts of combinations and permutations ..... I have no problem with this, because after all this is her day, but I point out that it takes time to set up and pose each Group, and that Family & Guests have a very low boredom threshold and time spent waiting for the photographer to finish is time that the B&G don't have with their Guests. In the end, we usually trim the list down as much as possible, and I cover some of the permutations as informal group shots whilst I'm taking the candid shots.
Cutting the cake, the speeches and the First Dance bring up the rear.
To summarise - a good photographer has the experience to know the key shots that they need to capture so they don't need a list, but talk to your photographer about special shots you want (such as distant relations, best friends etc.) and you'll find they're more than willing to work with you. If they're not, consider getting someone who will give you the coverage you want!
Good luck.
Ian
ianH photography / www.ianH.co.k
Ian,
Thanks for an informative, well-thought response.
Hello Andria
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I would say that Ian gave a very detailed answer to this ' good idea'. To be direct the simplest answer is that if you feel that you need to list the moments NOT to miss, then you have not chosen the right photographer !
There should only be one thing on a "must have" wedding photo list - the best photographer you can find !
This doesn't need to be the most expensive, as price does not necessarily buy taste or talent. But the photographer should be a full time professional, with a proven track record and of good character, to make you feel at ease and exude confidence.
Hope this helps with any list making !
Linus
Hopefully you will be selecting your photographer based on a portfolio that demonstrates a nice sample of what they DO shoot, so you will already know what to expect. There are just so many wedding photography styles out there now that not every photographer will be shooting exactly the same things.
There are certainly key moments that shouldn't be missed, but as Shannon said, these shouldn't require a list. If you want a more in depth idea of what to expect, I wrote a blog post about this here: "A (wedding) day in the life of a..." .
This is, of course, only from my perspective as a photographer, so it's how I shoot a wedding. I welcome any comments or submissions from other wedding professionals too! :)
Anyway, I know that brides often ask for very specific things that can't be predicted. I was recently asked to take a picture of a bride with a photograph of her best friend that had passed away. I would have never known if she hadn't told me.
And Andria, I would ask your photographer about providing a photobooth. It doesn't have to be expensive and it doesn't have to be a "booth" either! I set one up at a friend's party over the weekend and it was a blast! You might even be able to have a friend set something up. Ask me if you want to know how to do it.
The family formals and bride & groom photos are a given must have. But aside from those a good photographer should be observant to anticipate a shot-worthy moment and skillful enough to capture those moments in an aesthetically pleasing manner. ^.^
~ Erika
Reading these answers reminds me how different weddings can be in different parts of the world! Here in the midwest, it is more common to shoot traditional group shots before the ceremony. If we don't have a good list to work from, it takes forever for some brides to think about who she wants in the next shot, and then round them up, and keep them in one place long enough to find the brother, sister, or cousin that is also supposed to be in the shot. Having that list, at the very least, of the group portraits goes a long way toward making the day go smoothly for us.
We include in our list we send to brides the traditional ceremony and reception shots as well. Mostly it serves as a "what to expect" list, and it also gives them a chance to let us know if they are having any special touches in their ceremony that may stray from the norm a little. That way we know what to expect, and can be prepared. I know that doesn't sound as cool as Shannon or Ian or Linus, bragging about how they know exactly what to expect from every wedding, but I guess I may not have gained the clairvoyance they have learned in their years of shooting weddings. We appreciate the fact that your wedding won't be the same as the one we did last week. So we like to be prepared.
Anyway, I thought that side hadn't been shared much from the answers I had read here.
And yes, a photo booth is a great addition to your reception.
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