Wedding pictures are the memories that will live with you forever once your wedding day is gone. So, the wedding photography checklist is different for every couple, and it’s crucial for the best photo shoot. Don’t let your special day be ruined because of the miscommunication before the wedding day.
Every studio has its own photography checklist, so a couple must go through their standard checklist and decide what things they want for their photo shoot. At Cam Studio, we always discuss the photoshoot checklist with our clients and ask them what they want for their wedding photo shoot.
Take a look at the ultimate wedding photography checklist for better understanding.
1. Meet the photographer:
Have a detailed meeting with your wedding photographer before the wedding. So you will get to know him or her and be comfortable with the photographer.
Tell the photographer the do’s and don’ts—what you like to be covered in the wedding and what you want to be left out. Invite the photographer to your home to discuss all these things and be friends with the photographer.
2. The bride leaves home:
It’s incredibly challenging for any woman to permanently leave her home and loved ones to start a new life. Capturing this moment is crucial, as it brings together every family member.
Some moments that should be captured involve:
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Parents accompany the bride to the car, sending her off to her new home.
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Brothers or cousins who open the door of the car
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Final hugs and goodbyes in the car
3. Ceremony Coverage:
The first time you look at your life partner and smile at each other during the ceremony is a wonderful and cheering moment to capture. Proper coverage of the whole ceremony is crucial to preserving all the precious moments.
A list of some moments that should be covered at a wedding includes
- Family and friends of the groom are waiting at the entrance of the venue.
- Guests are sitting and waiting in excitement for the couple to walk down towards the stage.
- Cousins and sisters waiting to throw flowers on the couple
- The reaction of the groom when he sees the bride in the wedding dress
- Coverage of the exchange of vows
- Couple interaction with the guests
- Family and friends take group pictures with the groom and bride.
4.Wedding album:
Decide before the wedding day what type of pictures you want your photographer to take. You want solo pictures of both the groom and bride, or you want more focused couple pictures. Decide how you want your friends and family pictures to be taken. It’s recommended to take separate group pictures with your loved ones.
Wedding photography albums are like a gold treasure, which a couple should keep with them to enjoy the memories after the event is over. So it’s important that your loved ones also be part of these memories.
Discuss this with your photographer before the special day so nobody misses out on the wedding photography and videography.
5.Outdoor photoshoot:
Outdoor wedding photography has been in trend for the last few years and it’s recommended by Cam Studio to do a photoshoot in exotic locations like Bad Shahi Mosque, Shahi Qilla, Eiffel Tower Lahore, Bagh-e-Jinnah, Faisal Mosque, etc. The outdoor location also depends on the city where you are living. Search locations according to your city and also take suggestions from the photographer for better ideas and decisions.
6. Indoor photoshoot:
One of the most modern and trendy options these days is an indoor photoshoot, where you can rent a studio or a whole set for your wedding photography and take the most iconic and memorable pictures with your partner.
Some of the famous indoor photoshoot studios in Lahore are Guddu Shani, Dimension V2.0, La Murulla, Europe Street West Side, etc.
7. Photoshoot timings:
Choose the day timing that will enhance the quality of your wedding pictures and that will not exhaust you due to high sun exposure. The recommended time for a photo shoot is after 3 p.m. because of the better lighting and less sun exposure, which makes your photos perfectly balanced for the occasion.
8. Time is important:
Time is the key in wedding photography, whether it’s outdoor or indoor. If you want your pictures to be taken in the best lighting and places, then you have to follow the schedule.
Set a schedule with your partner and also with the photographer. Make sure that everyone, including you, will be on time at the location to start and complete the wedding photography.
9. Use Props for fun:
To make your wedding photoshoot more fun and memorable, use some props. Take suggestions from your photographer about which props are in trend these days. You can also search for some cool props for your wedding pictures.
Most commonly used props include:
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Sunglasses
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Guitar
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Fancy Mirrors
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Decoration Pieces
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Paintings
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Fireworks
10. Matching outfit:
Try to wear a matching outfit for your wedding photoshoot; it will enhance the overall look of the pictures. Wearing matching outfits is good for balancing the color and not making pictures too dull.
Before the shoot, discuss this with your partner, and choose the attire according to the chosen set or studio. Have a conversation with your photographer regarding this, so you will have a better idea of what type of dress colors will go with the selected background theme.
11. Assisting photographer:
Ask for a second photographer as an assistant backup at the wedding. One photographer cannot cover all the photography requirements and be at every single place for coverage. If you want a dedicated photographer for the wedding couple and separate ones for friends and family, then a second photographer is needed.
Discuss this with the studio before the wedding, so every person will get a chance to be in your wedding pictures.
12. Friendly Photographer:
It’s good to have a friendly relationship with a photographer, so he or she can assist you with every query related to wedding photography. If you have any questions or just want to feel comfortable with who you are shooting with, it’s always good to have a friendly photographer.
This type of service and behavior can only be expected from professionals like Cam Studio. Always be mindful of how to go forward with it; it’s a matter of your lifetime memories.
13. Gifts unboxing:
One of the most exciting and heartfelt moments is when your loved ones give you a gift at your wedding. And what makes it more interesting and exciting is when you take off the wrapper and open your gifts.
Ask your photographer to cover this moment for both the picture album and videography. It will always be a fun part of the wedding pictures and videos to see and revive the memories of the gifts unboxing.
Final Thought
These are some of the most important points for your wedding photography checklist. Go through these tips and discuss them with your partner and family members. Our team at Cam Studio hopes you will get a lot of benefits from following this checklist.
Are you having difficulty deciding what to do and don’t do on your big day? Give us a call or visit us; our professional and trained team will handle all the wedding-related queries. Good luck and best wishes.