Here is a ‘Must Have’ Wedding Photography Shots list. I have tried to customize it with desi weddings. Still there would be a difference in locally held weddings and functions abroad:
Wedding Photography Shot List
- Prep Shots – Bride & Groom
- The Dress – Hanging or Draped
- The North Window Shot – Bride facing out northern most window
- Bride walking down stairs
- Bride looking out (window or door)
- Maid of Honor & Brides Mom – Zipping Dress
- Bride Applying Make Up
- Groom Fixing Hair
- Grooms Father & Relatives – Shehra bandi
- Groom Checking the Time
- Groom with Grooms Men & Fathers
- Bride with Bridesmaids & Mothers
- Bride with Mother & Father (also grandparents)
- Groom with Mother & Father (also grandparents)
- Reception/Banquet Hall Outside shot
- Centerpieces & Flower/Decorations
- Bride – Exiting car (Bride being helped out)
- Groom's arrival (car or horse) - Darwaza pakrai
- Groom's entry
- Groom waiting at the stage
- Wedding Venue Wide Shot (with & without guests)
- Nikkah (Khutba)
- Nikkah (signing papers - both bride and groom)
- Bride walking down aisle/Entrance ( Side Profile & Front )
- Groom holding out hand to help the bride
- Groom over the shoulder shot of bride ( & Vis Versa)
- Holding hands – Bride and Groom
- Shot of each table full of guests
- Shots of Bride & Groom with & without family
- Bride and Groom Portraits
- Bride & Groom with relatives & friends (giving salaami, flowers, gifts, blessings)
- Bride and Groom Hand & Ring Portraits
- Giving away wedding favors
- Food Shots (Cocktail Hour, Drinks, etc.)
- Bride & Groom Eating
- Guests Eating
- Guestbook Signatures
- Small Children Dancing/in groups
- Bride - Sehra bandi or any other rasaams
- Rukhsati
- Bride & Groom Leaving Venu ( Receiving Line)
- Bride & Groom – Inside car Shot
- Bride & Groom “Just Married” Vehicle – Driving Away
What other ‘must have’ wedding shots would you add to the list? I’m sure between us we could add many more!