This is designed as a guide of the typical shots that will be taken at your wedding. Because every wedding is unique and situations vary, the photographs taken will vary as well. I love to shoot outdoors and at different locations inside the church. The more time we have available, the more creative we can be.

In this list we use the terms "traditional", "casual" and "photo journalistic" We define these terms in the following way. Traditional- These are the photos that are time honored traditions. They are usually at least somewhat posed and you are typically looking at the camera. Casual- Somewhat less posed, fun shots taken to supplement the traditional shots. They give your photos a personal touch. Photo journalistic- Shots that are taken spontaneously during the wedding day that capture the spirit of the day. They include mood shots as mentioned below, true candids that are taken without the subject's knowledge, or any other photograph that uniquely captures your wedding day.

Pre Wedding Bride arriving Bride with bridesmaids in dressing room-casual Mood shots (dress on hanger, shoes, etc.) Groom arriving Groom with groomsmen outside or in dressing room-casual Pinning on boutonniere and / or corsages Misc. casual spontaneous shots Outside of church Guest book and Gift attendants Formalities (though, not all are really that formal) Bride alone (full length, close up, in sanctuary, window light, outside,      many poses) Groom alone (2-3 shots) Bride with bridesmaids (traditional and casual) Groom with groomsmen and ushers (traditional and casual) Bride with each bridesmaid and flower girl Groom with each groomsmen and ring bearer Entire wedding party (traditional and casual) Groom with all the girls in wedding party (casual) Bride with all the guys in wedding party (casual) Bride with her parents Bride with each parent individually Bride with immediate family Bride with siblings (traditional and casual) Bride with grandparents individually Groom with his parents Groom with each parent individually Groom with immediate family Groom with siblings (traditional and casual) Groom with grandparents individually Bride and Groom with both set of parents Bride and Groom with Bride's parents Bride and Groom with Bride's extended family Bride and Groom with Groom's parents Bride and Groom with Groom's extended family Bride and Groom together (full length, close up, in sanctuary, window light,     outside, many poses both traditional and casual) Bride and Groom with ring bearer and flower girl Bride and Groom with Minister / Priest Bride and Groom with any other persons that they may request Ceremony Misc. photo journalistic shots just prior to processional Grandparents and parents coming down aisle Bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girl, and ring bearer coming down aisle Bride being escorted down aisle (2-3 shots) Many shots using available light during ceremony     (exchanging vows, exchanging rings, lighting unity candle, etc.) The KISS Bride and Groom coming up aisle Post Ceremony Misc. photo journalistic shots immediately following ceremony Bride and Groom exit (birdseed, balloons, etc.)(2-3 shots) Bride and Groom in car or limo (or wedding party)(2-3 shots) Bride and Groom driving away Reception Mood shots (rings on guest book, gift table, center pieces, etc.) Bride and Groom arriving and / or being announced Bride and Groom at head table with meal Misc. photo journalistic during dinner Cake cutting and Bride and Groom toast (4-8 shots)(traditional and casual) Best man toast, etc. Bride and Groom first dance (3-6 shots)(traditional and photo journalistic) Father – Daughter dance (2-5 shots)(traditional and photo journalistic) Mother – Son dance (2-5 shots)(traditional and photo journalistic) Wedding Party dance- each couple Misc. dance shots (photojournalistic and traditional) Bouquet and Garter shots (4-8 shots)(traditional and photo journalistic) Misc. party pics of guests, etc. Groom picking up Bride

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