With all the time, money and thought that has gone into preparing for your wedding, of course you want the photos to turn out perfect. But how do you control this moment? Yes, there are many great photographers, but even if you hire the coolest and most expensive professional, it is not a fact that he will realize exactly your vision of this unique day. So what to do?
We have compiled a comprehensive list of wedding photos that should be in every wedding album. Take it as a basis, if necessary add your own items or remove unnecessary ones, personalize it, and then share the list with the photographer. In this case, you will be sure that all the moments that are important to you will be captured.
PREPARATION
If you've ever been to a wedding - whether as a bride, groom, guest, parent or photographer - you know that the wedding begins before the guests start to gather. Preparation shots would be a great start for a wedding photo book.
Dress
Yes, it will be in all the photos where there is a bride, but to photograph it still clean and pristine, details, you will only be able to do so during the gathering. Don't miss the chance!
Wedding rings
A photo of your wedding rings will convey the strength of the vows you are about to make.
Invitations
A snapshot of your invitations will be the perfect opening photo in your wedding album - after all, they're where it all began. If you haven't decided on your invitations yet, it's time to use our tip article with the most original wedding invitations.
Make-up
In everyday life, we don't often do professional makeup. And this process looks quite mesmerizing on the photo!
Let's get dressed
The process of dressing the bride in her wedding dress is a bit of a mystery. But the photographer can peek with one eye, right? 😉 And by the way, most often the bride is helped by someone to dress, which means that someone close to her - her mom or best friend - is likely to be in the frame.
Bridal bouquet
While your beautiful bouquet will sooner or later lose its pristine, morning-wedding state, photos will never fade!
Photo with mom/dad
Waiting for the ceremony is the perfect time to photograph the bride and groom with their moms and dads. Take both group photos with both parents, as well as a duet. We think it is very symbolic to take such photos before the wedding, because the children are still in their parents' homes, so-called nests, from which they will soon fly out.
Solo shot
Let's face it - you look amazing! And although you and your future spouse are in this together, you deserve a few solo portraits as well.
BFF (Best Friends Forever)
Your best friends and girlfriends are of course invited to the most important celebration. Have fun and take pictures with them, because they are also, like parents, sending you off to family life and a little sadness in their hearts.
Wedding car
Another symbolic shot is the car rushing you into your new life.
CEREMONY
Let's specify that we proceed from the modern tendency to hold an off-site marriage registration ceremony, when the signatures in the registry office are already put by the newlyweds in advance. But nothing and no one can prevent you from interpreting these points under your wedding day schedule. Besides, in the registry office everything always goes according to plan and the photos are always plus or minus the same.
Venue
You've probably spent a great deal of time searching for the perfect location for your ceremony, and it deserves a page in your photo album or a stylish poster right in your living room.
The groom's exit
Surely you remember how in all American movies the bride walks down the aisle to the groom waiting for her. But where did he come from? Quietly came and stood there, teleported? But how could he, it's his holiday too! We are happy that this part of the ceremony was improved and the groom's exit is also accompanied by a strong reaction of the guests.
The groom and the groom's friends are waiting
Well, when the groom is already in place, you can capture him waiting for his beloved. From nervous giggles to stone faces, capture all the unbridled emotions that take place at the altar (ceremonial arch).
The flower girl and the ringbearer.
If you follow all the canons of a Western wedding, you will have little helpers. Usually small children and favorite pets are chosen for this role. Photos and videos with them walking down the aisle between the guests usually turn out incredibly cute, and sometimes in the frame are caught and funny situations, which is also great.
The bride's exit
One of the most significant moments of a wedding. The bride walks (or is led by her father) to the arch. All eyes are fixed on her! At this time, the photographer must be as focused as possible and have time to photograph the bride herself, and the reaction of the guests, tears of happiness and joy on their faces and....
groom's reaction
these photos are sure to be some of the most heartfelt you've ever seen.
Exchange of vows
From laughter to tears and shaking hands, the exchange of vows will be filled with highlights you'll want to keep in your love story forever.
First kiss
We're 99% sure it's the very picture you'll want to print out and hang on your wall as a poster.
Living Arch
The moment when the newlyweds walk along a lively corridor, lined by the closest people, should definitely be on the photo. The photos will turn out bright and festive, because usually guests at this moment throw rice, rose petals, explode clappers and shout joyfully in the air.
COUPLE'S PHOTO SHOOT
You did it! Now it's time to take your first photos as husband and wife.
In a dress and in a suit
Yes, the most important thing is the emotions and feelings that the photographer will catch on your faces in close-ups and portraits, but don't forget to take full-length shots. You'll never be more dressed up than you are today!
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Hand in hand
A symbolic shot - both in sorrow and in joy, always together, always there for each other.
Embrace
Classic. It's nowhere without it, but we can't help but write about it.
Kiss on the forehead
A simple, yet sweet and gentle pose.
Spin me, spin me, spin me!
A romantic pose that will add dynamics to the photo shoot.
Your thing
Ultimately your favorite wedding photos will be the ones that best reflect you and the true personality of your lifelong love. Listening to the photographer is important and necessary, but don't forget to add your own part to the photo!
GROUP PHOTOS
A wedding is chaotic: you'll be approached by people you may not have seen in years, you'll be introducing people from completely different areas of your life. That's why it's so important to have a plan of action, who you'll be taking photos with and when. Here's our list of must-have group photos.
Newlyweds with friends of the groom and bridesmaids
Women vs men 😎
Newlyweds and parents
Don't miss out on a photo with the people who made you experience this incredibly happy moment!
Newlyweds and a new family
Bring everyone together! Today your families have become one - take a picture of it.
Newlyweds and babies
If you will have young children at your wedding, know that this is a magical, fairy tale experience for them. Their participation in the photo shoot will not only fill them with joy, but will also give you photosthat you will treasure when they grow up.
Married couple and grandparents
If your grandparents were able to attend your wedding, don't take it for granted, because not everyone is so lucky. Take the time to take meaningful photos with them and know that this day is as special to them as it is to you.
Generations
It's not every day that several generations of a family get together; take pictures of it while you can - you'll be very glad you did in the future.
Bride and bridesmaids
Grab your best friend and take some pictures with the one who has been by your side the whole time.
Groom and best man
A best friend is tested in the marriage of one of you. If he is there for you on such an important day, then he is indeed a best friend.
Groups
From your college friends to your coworkers, be sure to take pictures with groups from all different periods of your life.
RECEPTION
Empty banquet hall
It won't be any prettier than it is now, so you should be able to get a picture of it before the guests arrive.
Table décor
Flowers, arrangements, place cards - you've spent a lot of time choosing and finding it all. Don't forget to capture this beauty!
Cake
One of the most important characters of the evening should also be captured in its pristine form.
The arrival of a couple
The most exciting part of the day is over, now you can finally relax and have fun. All these emotions will be on the faces of the bride and groom at the moment of appearance in the banquet hall.
Toasts and speeches
From laughter to tears - all this you will be able to photograph during the congratulations from your loved ones. The main thing is to catch the emotions of both the bride and groom and the guests.
Dancing
There will be plenty of candid and fun photos to take on the dance floor.
First dance
Well here without further comment - it should be captured in photos and video.
A father-daughter dance
Get your handkerchiefs ready: it's a touching moment you'll always treasure in your heart.
Musicians and presenter
Photograph your wedding entertainment so you'll never forget who made you dance and party all day and night long!
Last dance
When it's time for the last dance, the air will be filled with emotion, creating spectacular and authentic photos that are perfect for completing your wedding album.
The bouquet toss
One of the most intense moments of the evening is the fight for the bouquet. Sometimes passions and battles flare up, leading to comical situations and very funny shots.
EXIT SHOTS
Let there be light!
If your wedding stretches into the night, you'll have magical lighting to play with in your photos. From Bengal lights to garlands, sunset doesn't mean the end of flawless photos.
Goodbye hugs
Ask the photographer to capture the moment of saying goodbye to your loved ones - you will get very touching shots.
Escape of the bride and groom
Running out of the room, holding each other's hands, and as if unintentionally being caught on camera.
Such a photo will perfectly complete the wedding photo book - place it on the last page or on the back cover.
And it will also make a wonderful thank you card, which is sent out to guests after the wedding as a token of gratitude.
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