The Only Photography Checklist You’ll Need

Written By Paula Ford

So, you’ve got a big event coming up. Maybe it’s your wedding, your cousin’s bat mitzvah, or your dog’s first birthday party (hey, we don’t judge). Whatever it is, you’ve decided that this moment is worth documenting forever.

Before you go full paparazzi or hand over your camera to Uncle Bob who once took “a really good picture of the moon,” check out this photography checklist.

  • Hanging wedding dress

  • Hanging bridesmaid dresses

  • Wedding shoes

  • Wedding ring next to engagement ring

  • Bridal bouquet

  • Bridesmaid bouquets

  • Hair/Makeup done

  • Bride getting hair done

  • Bridesmaids getting ready

  • Bridal party toasting

  • Bride with mom

  • Bride with maid/matron of honor

  • Bride with each bridesmaid

  • Group shot with respective wedding parties

  • Bride with sisters

  • Mother helping bride put on jewelry

  • Bridesmaid zipping up bride's dress

  • Putting veil on

  • Father of the bride first look

  • Groom with dad

  • Groom with best man

  • Groom with groomsmen

  • Bride leaving for ceremony

  • Groom getting ready

  • Pinning of boutonniere

  • Venue

  • Decorations and flowers

  • Guests arriving

  • Group shots

  • Candid mingling

  • Ceremony programs

  • Ushers seating guests

  • Grandparents being seated

  • The processional

  • Groom waiting for bride

  • Groom's reaction of bride

  • Bride walking down aisle

  • Vows and alter

  • Rings

  • The kiss

  • The recessional

  • Place cards

  • Signature drinks

  • Signage

  • Guests

  • Appetizers

  • Decorations

  • Tables and decorations

  • Band/Dj

  • Favors

  • The couple/guest of honor arriving

  • Wedding party introductions

  • Bouquet

  • Toasts

  • Cake

  • First dance

  • Family dances

  • The party

  • Posed picture with each table

Portraits, this one’s for weddings but good news, you can edit it for your specific event!

  • The couple

  • Bride with family

  • The couple with each family

  • Groom with family

  • Bride with bridesmaids

  • Groom with bridesmaids

  • Groom with groomsmen

  • Bride with groomsmen

  • Bride with maid/matron of honor

  • Groom with best man

  • Entire wedding party

  • Bride with siblings

  • Groom with siblings

  • The couple with siblings

  • The couple with cousins

  • Bride with parents

  • Groom with parents

  • The couple with flower girl

  • The couple with ring bearers

Paula Ford
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