After you've decided on the style of wedding photography that you prefer, you will need to choose which shots you would like taken. This comprehensive guide of 175 shots and poses should help you in that decision. Included are shots and poses which apply no matter the setting as well as shots and poses that are specific to a particular setting. Many of these shots can be formal or casual. Make sure to allow the photographer plenty of time to take all of the shots that you would like taken. In order to make it easier, you can print out the list, check the photos you want and show it to your photographer.
Prior
to the Wedding
Engagement photo
for newspaper
Formal engagement
photo
Casual engagement
photo
Prior to the Ceremony
Bride dressing with
help of Mother
Bride dressing with
help of attendants
Bride alone, full
body shot
Bride looking into
full-length mirror
Bride alone, 3/4
view
Bride alone, head
and shoulders shot
Bride looking into
mirror, head and shoulders shot
Groom dressing with
help of Father
Groom dressing with
help of attendants
Groom alone, full
body shot
Groom looking into
full-length mirror
Groom alone, 3/4
view
Groom alone, head
and shoulders shot
Groom looking into
mirror, head and shoulders shot
Maid/Matron of Honor
placing garter on bride
Mother adjusting
Bride's veil
Bride showing something
new, something borrowed and something blue
Bride with each
of her attendants
Groom with each
of his attendants
Bride with Maid/Matron/Man
of Honor
Groom with Best
Man/Maid
Bride with Flower
Girl/s
Groom with Ring-Bearer
Bride and Groom
with entire wedding party
Bride with mother
Bride with father
Bride with mother
and father
Bride with grandparents
Groom with mother
Groom with father
Groom with grandparents
Father kissing Bride
Mother kissing Groom
Bride pinning boutonniere
on Father
Groom pinning boutonniere
on Father
Bride putting corsage
on Mother
Groom putting corsage
on Mother
Bride placing penny/sixpence
in her shoe
Groom shining his
shoes
Bride giving ring
to Maid/Matron/Man of Honor
Groom giving ring
to Best Man/Maid
Bride profile
Groom profile
Bride looking out
the window
Groom looking out
the window
Individual portrait
of each person in wedding party
Bride giving bouquets/boutonnieres
to her attendants
Groom giving bouquets/boutonnieres
to his attendants
Bride in mirror,
finishing touches
Groom in mirror,
finishing touches
Bride leaving for
wedding
Groom leaving for
wedding
Mother and father
waving at Bride
Mother and father
waving at groom
Mother and/or Father
of Bride wiping tears
Mother and/or Father
of Groom wiping tears
Bride arriving at
ceremony site
Groom arriving at
ceremony site
Best Man/Maid wiping
Groom's brow
Maid/Matron/Man
of Honor wiping Bride's brow
Best Man/Maid pulling
Groom into church/site
Maid/Matron/Man
of Honor pulling Bride into church/site
Picture of Bride
entering church/site
Picture of Groom
entering church/site
Picture of church/site
Ceremony Photos
Usher/Groomsmen
seating Mother and/or Father of Bride
Usher/Groomsmen
seating Mother and Father of Groom
Usher/Groomsmen
seating Bride's Grandparents
Usher/Groomsmen
seating Groom's grandparents
Photo of Musician/s(Organist,
Soloist, etc.)
Photo of Officiant
Groom and his attendants
waiting for the bride to walk down the aisle
Bride with her attendants
and Escort, about to enter
Flower girl and
ringbearer coming down aisle
Bridesmaids/Bridesmen
coming down the aisle
Maid/Matron/Man
of Honor coming down the aisle
Bride walking down
the aisle with Escort
Back view (train)
of Bride walking down the aisle
Photo of moment
that Bride and Groom meet at altar
Photo of entire
wedding party at altar
Close-up of Bride,
Groom and Officiant
Photo of wedding
from distance (back of church/site)
Mother of Groom
and Mother of Bride lighting unity candle
Bride and Groom
lighting unity candle
Medallion ceremony
Hands ceremony
Additional Ceremonies(Communion,
etc.)
Groom placing ring
on Bride's finger
Bride placing ring
on Groom's finger
First kiss as man
and wife
Receiving line
Guests throwing
rice/birdseed
Guest blowing bubbles
Couple leaving for
reception
Parents of couple
leaving for reception
Grandparents of
couple leaving for reception
Special guests leaving
for reception
The Reception and After
Photo of Reception
site, exterior
Photo of Reception
site, interior
Photo of Wedding
cake
Photo of Bride's
cake
Photo of Groom's
cake
Photo of Buffet/Food
table
Photo of Head Table
Bride and Groom
slicing cake
Bride feeding cake
to Groom
Groom feeding cake
to Bride
Couple feeding cake
to each other
Couple toasting
each other
Witnesses signing
marriage license
Food/Punch servers
Reception decorations
The Couple's first
dance
Groom dancing with
Mother
Bride dancing with
Father
Groom dancing with
Mother-in-Law
Bride dancing with
Father-in-Law
Attendants' dancing
Parents' of Couple
dancing
Misc. Guests dancing
Bouquet toss
Groom taking garter
off Bride
Garter toss
Girl/Woman catching
bouquet
Boy/Man catching
garter
Boy/Man putting
Garter on Girl/Woman
Best Man's toast
Other Attendants'
toasts
Toasts from Parents'
of couple
Photo of entertainment
(DJ, Musician, etc.)
Centerpieces/Tables
Food being served/eaten
Bride mingling with
guests
Groom mingling with
guests
Bride and Groom
mingling with guests
Bride with her Parents
Groom with his Parents
Bride and Groom
with both sets of Parents
Groom, Father, Grandfather,
Son (generational photo)
Bride, Mother, Grandmother,
Daughter (generational photo)
Bride and Groom
with both sets of Grandparents
Bride and Groom
with various Guests
Bride and Groom
with special Guests
Candid photos of
Bride and Groom
Candid photos of
Guests
Apron/Money dance
Release of butterflies
Release of birds
Bubble-blowing shots
Petal throwing shots
Birdseed/Rice throwing
shots
College friends
Work Associates
Close-up of Groom's
hand (ring) under Bride's hand(ring)
Outdoor Couple poses
Decorating of "Get-away"
car
Couple kissing
Photo of Invitation
and Bouquet
Photo of bow tie,
Invitation and Boutonniere
Gift table
Couple opening gifts
Bride and Groom
saying goodbye to guests
Couple kissing/hugging
Parent's
Bride and Groom
walking to decorated car
Couple waving to
guests
Couple getting into
decorated car
Couple leaving in
car
Couple getting on
plane for Honeymoon
Reception site.
cleaning up
Bride's father with
empty pockets
Mothers' carrying
gifts to car
Groom's mother kissing
photo of Groom
Bride's mother kissing
photo of Bride
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