Raad Photography photo checklist
Getting Ready, Approx. 60 – 90 minutes
● Location exterior
● Dress hanging
● Dress details
● Jewelry
● Shoes
● Ring shots
● Wedding invitation, and other details
● Bride(s) and bridesmaids hair and makeup
● Bouquets, corsages, flowers
● Bride(s) finishing dress/veil with help from mother of the bride or bridesmaid(s)
● Bridal party candids
● Putting jewelry on (with help)
● Putting on shoes (with help)
● Bride(s) portraits
● Mother and bride portrait
● Father and bride portrait
● Parents and bride.
● Family and bride.
● Bride(s) with each bridal party member on their side (Optional)
● Bride(s) coming downstairs or leaving the location
● Groom(s) details (cufflinks, ties, socks, shoes)
● Groom(s) and groomsmen getting ready
● Groom(s) portraits
● Groom(s) group shots
● Groom(s) with each person on their side (optional at this time)
First Look, Approx. 30 – 45 minutes
● Before they see each other.
● Candid photos of the two of them.
● Bridal party/family reactions (if present)
● Photos of the two of them.
● Optional bridal party session
● Optional family photo session
The Ceremony, Approx. 45 – 60 minutes
● Venue exteriors.
● Venue interior details.
● Wedding vehicle
● Candid bride(s) and father/mother
● Candid bride(s) and bridesmaids/flower girls
● Candid groom(s) and groomsmen
● Candid guests inside and outside
● Bride(s) arrival in vehicle
● Bride(s) exiting vehicle
● Ushers seating guests
● Bridal party coming down the aisle
● Bride(s) walking down the aisle
● Closeup of Groom's reaction
● Father/mother/family giving the bride away
● Vows, closeup on reactions
● Rings closeup
● Closeups of all key members of the ceremony
● First kiss, and celebration after
● Recessional/couple walking back down the aisle
● Exiting the venue transition photo.
● Greeting guests outside
Post-Ceremony - Couple, Approx. 30 – 45 minutes
● Standard portraits of the couple together. Full length, ¾ length.
● Candid photos of them interacting.
● Photo of the back of the dress full length
● Portraits of bride/groom on their own
Bridal Party, Approx. 30 – 45 minutes
● Couple with each side of bridesmaids/groomsmen
● Couple with entire wedding party with children
● Couple with entire wedding party without children
● Couple with any children in the wedding party
● Bride(s) with bridesmaids
● Brides(s) with individual bridesmaids
● Groom(s) and groomsmen
● Groom(s) with individual groomsmen
● (Optional) individual portraits of all wedding party members
Family, Approx. 30 – 60 minutes
● Couple with all immediate family members (both sides)
● Couple with each set of parents
● Couple with both sets of parents
● Bride or Groom with their parents
● Bride or Groom with each individual parent
● Bride or groom with their parents and siblings
● Couple with each side of parents, siblings and siblings partners
● Couple with all siblings
● Couple with grandparents
● Bride or groom with their grandparents
Cocktail Hour, Approx. 15 – 30 minutes
● Candid of guests
● Small group photos with the couple and friends
Wedding Reception, Approx. 30 – 60 minutes
● Empty reception room (if possible)
● All decor and details brought in by the couple
● Introductions
● Speeches
● Candid reactions to speeches
● Cutting the cake
● The first dance
● Bride(s) with father/groom(s) with mother dances
● Guests dancing
● Musicians, singers, DJ
Sunset Session
● Do one.