Every wedding is unique and this list is just a generic starting point for the kinds of pictures I would be taking at a generic wedding. When finalizing the photography details on your wedding day a personalized shot list will be created.

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Getting Ready before the Ceremony

• Bride / bridesmaids getting ready
• Groom / groomsmen getting ready
• Various angles / shots of others
• Details
• Special requests

Ceremony

• Decorations / Setting / Details
• Attendees / guest book
• Various activities before hand
• Seating of parents / grandparents
• Bridesmaids & Groomsmen entering
• Flower girl & ring bearer
• Bride w/ Father down the aisle
• Giving of the Bride
• Bride & Groom during ceremony (various angles/locations)
• All special events during ceremony (e.g. - exchanging rings, vows, singing, the kiss, pronouncement, etc...)
• Exiting the Altar / Church
• Signing the Marriage Certificate
• Special Requests

Reception

• Decorations / Setting / Details
• Reception setting / dining area
• Cake / Cutting / Feeding
• The Toast
• The Garter Removal & Toss
• Bouquet Toss
• Any Car Decorations
• Guests
• People helping at the wedding
• Any other significant events
• Special dances
• Bride & Groom exiting
• Special Requests

Bride & Groom

• The First Look
• Bride (various creative poses/angles)
• Bride & Groom (various creative poses/angles)
• Groom  (various creative poses/angles)
• Special Requests

Bridal Party

• Bride w/ bridesmaids
  Bride w/ indiv. Bridesmaids
• Groom w/ bridesmaids
• Bride & Groom w/ bridesmaids and groomsmen
  
• Bride w/ groomsmen
• Groom w/ groomsmen 
• Groom w/ indiv. Groomsmen
• Bride & Groom w/ flower girl & ring bearer
• Special Requests

Family

• Due to unique family dynamics, these shots vary from one wedding to the next.

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