Found this in a great book title "Style Your Dream Wedding" by Susie Coelho. This is one of the books that I use for my inspiration. This is a list of Photograph suggestions that will add to your bridal portfolio.
Getting Ready
Bride's Clothes hanging on the wardrobe, on the bedpost, or over a chair.
Bridesmaids doing bride's hair and make-up.
Bride and Bridesmaids getting dressed, applying makeup.
Mother/maid of honor/aunt/others helping bride with one last detail, such as veil.
Full-Length Shot of bride in gown checking herself out in the mirror.
Detail of clothing, shoes, garter, something borrowed, something blue.
Bride with parents/stepparents
Bride with siblings
Bride Hugging honor attendants
Bride with Bridesmaids
Bride with all the women.
Groom getting ready with dad and pals (tying the tie is a classic)
Groom with Parents/Stepparents.
Groom with Siblings
Groom with his arm around Best man
Groom with all the groomsmen
Groom with all the groomsmen smoking cigars
Groomsmen putting on boutonnieres or bow ties
Dad's last-minute advice to groom
Groom Ready to Go
Bride Ready to Go
Bride and Groom separately making their way to the ceremony (in a limo, hailing a cab, walking down the street/hall/stairs
The Ceremony
Guests streaming into the site
Ushers escorting guests to their seats
Ushers escorting Moms and Grandmother's to their seat
Close up of groom's adorably nervous mug waiting for his other half
Bridesmaids and groomsmen walking down the aisle
Flower girl and/or Ring bearer entering
Honor Attendants walking down the aisle
Honored Guests being seated before the wedding
Wedding Party waiting at the alter
Groom Walking down the aisle
Bride and dad/escort/parents walking down the aisle
Close up of Bride just before she makes her entrance
Bride and Groom at the alter
Alter from the back during the ceremony
Wide shot of audience during ceremony, from Bride and Groom's point of view
Faces of Bride and Groom as they exchange vows.
Close up of Bride's and Groom's hands as they exchange rings
The Kiss
Bride and groom preceding up the aisle, guests' smiling faces at their sides
Bride and Groom outside ceremony site
Congrats shots; bride and groom hugging, laughing, with good Friends and family.
Bride and Groom leaving ceremony site.
Before or Immediately after Ceremony at the Church
Bride and Groom together
Bride with her parents
Bride with her entire immediate family
Groom with his parents
Groom with his entire immediate family
Bride and Groom with all Parents
Bride and Groom with immediate family members from both sides
Bride and Groom with groomsmen
Bride and Groom with Bridesmaids
Bride and Groom with whole wedding party
The Reception
Shot from outside reception site (to set the tone)
Family Tables
Guests' Tables
Reception Details such as the place cards, guest book, centerpieces, decorations, table settings, favor tables, and champagne glasses
Bride and Groom Arriving
Receiving line moments
Close-up of Friends and family making toasts
Bride and groom sipping champagne
Bride and Groom chatting up the guests
Bride and Groom's First Dance
Parents dancing
Kids playing or dancing
Musicians or DJ doing their thing
Guests going nuts on the dance floor.
Bride laughing with bridesmaids
Cake Table
Bride and Groom cutting the cake.
Bride and Groom feeding each other
Dessert Table
Bouquet Toss
Tossing and catching of the garter
Bride and Groom leaving waving form getaway car's backseat
Rear of Car departing.
I hope this is helpful. Also just a tip contract with your Photographer for the event not a 3 or 4 hour time period. You will be be so happy that you spent the little extra time to capture all of the wonderful reception.
Clay
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
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