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Wedding Photography Checklist

Louisville and Lexington Wedding Photography


 

Louisville and Lexington wedding photographer Liz Haeberlin customizes the photos she takes on each and every wedding day. Liz promises that on your Big Day you will be able to relax and enjoy being a bride (or groom!)-- and not think about pictures!

But how will she know what pictures you want?

Answer: after you book Liz as your wedding photographer, you will get her Wedding Day Worksheet where you can circle in all the photos you want. That way she can focus on the photos you DO want....and you won't have to worry about anything being missed. You will also know she won't be wasting any time on certain photos you know you don't want.

Liz will go over your completed Wedding Day Worksheet 30 days before your ceremony so that she has a clear picture of all the pictures you want. Please use this Wedding Day Checklist to give you ideas to add to your Worksheet.

 

Wedding Photography Checklist

Pre-Ceremony

  • Wedding Dress hanging up
  • Bride getting her hair/makeup done
  • Still life shots of the bride’s shoes, jewelry,
  • Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue
  • Bride getting ready
  • Bride helping flower girl get dressed
  • Mother buttoning or zipping up the bride’s dress
  • Maid of Honor helping the bride with one last detail, such as the veil
  • Full-length shot of the bride in her gown, looking at herself in a mirror
  • Bridesmaids reacting to the bride in her gown
  • Father seeing the bride in her gown for the first time
  • Bride with her parents and siblings
  • Bride with her bridesmaids
  • Bride with the flower girl more!
  • Bride, full-length, medium, and close-up more! more!
  • Back of the wedding dress with train spread out
  • Detail shot of wedding dress
  • Close-up of the bride's bouquet
  • Groom getting ready with his father and groomsmen
  • Groomsmen putting on boutonnieres or ties
  • Boutonniere
  • Groom with his parents and siblings
  • Groom with the best man
  • Groom with his groomsmen
  • Groom with the ring bearer
  • Close-up shot of the wedding bands
  • Bride and groom separately making their way to the ceremony
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    Ceremony

  • Exterior photos of the church
  • Interior photos showing special features of church including stained glass, the altar or chuppah, pews, aisle, view looking down from loft
  • The invitation
  • The program
  • Decorations
  • Photos of special touches such as memorial table and aisle runner
  • Program attendant and guest book attendants in action
  • Guests arriving
  • Candles being lit
  • Aisle runner being unrolled
  • Seating of the grandparents
  • Mothers lighting candles
  • Mothers being seated
  • Arrival of the groom with pastor/priest/officiant
  • The bridesmaids walking down the aisle
  • The ring bearer and flower girl walking down the aisle
  • The groom's expression when he sees the bride
  • The bride walking down the aisle
  • Wide angle shot of the bride walking down the aisle shot from above
  • Wide angle shot of the bride walking down the aisel from behind
  • The bride being given away
  • The bride and groom at the altar or chuppah
  • Wide angle shot from behind the guests showing whole scene  more!
  • The readers, officiant, cantor, soloists
  • The bride and groom exchanging vows
  • The bride and groom exchanging rings
  • The bride and groom lighting a candle
  • Special moments
  • The kiss!
  • Bride and groom facing the guests
  • Bride and groom walking down the aisle as husband and wife
  • Bride and groom from behind as they walk away
  • Bride and groom from a distance as they hug, kiss and rejoice
  • Wedding party gathered around the couple in celebration
  • Bride and groom hugging family and friends
  • Candid shots of bride showing ring to bridemaids
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    Family Wedding Pictures

     

  • Bride & Groom with the pastor/priest/officiant
  • Bride & Groom with bride's parents
  • Bride & Groom with bride's family
  • Bride & Groom with groom's parents
  • Bride & Groom with groom's family
  • Bride & Groom with wedding party
  • Candid informal photos of the wedding party
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    Romantic Pictures of Bride and Groom

     

  • Full length at the altar
  • Close up at the altar
  • Close up smiling
  • Close up kissing
  • By the stained glass or other unique church feature
  • Full length walking away from the camera down the aisle
  • Candid shots of the couple sitting in a pew or on a bench chatting or laughing
  • Candid shots of the couple while they snuggle and nuzzle
  • Candid romatic shots of the couple while they walk and talk
  • Action shots of the groom giving bride a dance spin
  • Action shots of groom dipping bride
  • Action shots of bride and groom walking and holding hands
  • Close up of their hands with the wedding rings
  • Photojournalism shots of bride and groom interacting

  • Outdoor photos of the bride and groom with her dress spread out
  • Outdoor photos of the bride and groom holding hands walking away 

     

     

     

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    Reception

  • The bride and groom by limo
  • The festive wedding party inside the limo
  • Exterior and interior shots of the reception venue before couple arrive
  • Shots of special touches such as ice sculpture, chocolate fountian, keepsakes
  • Reception decorations
  • Table centerpieces
  • A room shot showing the table setup
  • The wedding cake, grooms cake, champagne, toasting glasses
  • The guest book and engagement photos
  • The entrance of the bride and groom
  • First blessing
  • Toasts and the couple reacting to toasts
  • The couple making their first toast
  • Cutting of the wedding cake
  • Bride and groom's first dance
  • Bride dancing with her father
  • Groom dancing with his mother
  • Wedding Party Dance
  • Anniversary Dance
  • Special dances
  • Bride and groom chatting with guests
  • Music DJ/Band/ and/or entertainers performing
  • Guests dancing
  • Bride and groom dancing with wedding party
  • Tossing of the bouquet
  • Tossing of the garter
  • Bride and groom's vehicle
  • Bride and groom leaving the reception
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    Storytelling moments throughout the day!