Photographer's Checklist

(07-15-11)

                                                                                                Contact Numbers:      ___________________

General Information                                                                        ___________________

Please fill in the blanks below:                                                                                  ___________________

 

______________________ and ______________________will be united as one on _______________

   (name)                                         (name)                                                                   (mo/day/year)

at __________________________________________ located at _________________________,

(name of ceremony site)                                                            (street address)

in ___________________ .  The ceremony will begin at __________AM / PM,   with

          (city)                                                                      (time)      (cir one)

__________________________________ presiding.  An estimated ___________ of guests will attend.

              (name of clergy)                                                       number)

 

Site coordinator: _________________________________, Phone: (_____)________________                                                                            (name)

Processional coordinator: ____________________________, Phone: (_____)________________

(name)

Reception coordinator: ____________________________, Phone: (_____)________________

(name)

 

 

Please list the names of all attendants:

 

Best Man/person/male honor     ____________________

Maid/Matron of Honor/female honor   ____________________

Bridesmaids/female attendants   ____________________,       ____________________

____________________,       ____________________

Groomsmen/people/male attendants    ____________________,     ____________________

____________________,       ________________________

Flower Girl        ____________________

Ring Bearer         ____________________

Candle-Lighter(s)   ____________________,       ____________________

Ushers/Greeters     ____________________,       ____________________,

____________________,       ____________________,

____________________,       ____________________

 

Mother/Father        _____________________, ____________________

Mother/Father        _____________________, ____________________

 

Other Specific Guests/Attendants

(please list siblings, cousins, and other special guests, as well as their relation to you, that you would like the photographer to make a point of photographing).

____________________  ______________________    ____________________

____________________  ______________________    ____________________              ____________________  ______________________    ____________________

Photographer's Checklist (con't)

 

Prior to Ceremony

 

Your photographer will make every effort to attend your rehearsal.  This is important because  attendants and family tend to be more at ease with the photographer on the day of the actual ceremony, having met previously.  (Photos of the rehearsal are at an additional charge and will not be taken of the rehearsal unless specifically requested).  On the day of the ceremony, your photographer will arrive forty-five minutes to one hour prior of the processional in an attempt to capture all attendants in preparation of the big event.  Should you have special concerns, please do not hesitate to call.

 

 

(please cross off those photos that you do not want)

 

Site/Church, outside

Couple's Vehicle

Couple getting ready/dressed

Attendants getting ready/dressed

Alter/alter decorations

Guest book/pen

Other flowers, pew bows, all other decorations

Misc. guests entering/arriving

Gift table

 

All other attendants separately

All other attendants as a group

Bridesmaids (individually)

Bridesmaids (group)

Groomsmen/people (individually)

Groomsmen/people (group)

Clergy Member        

 

Reception area and all decorations

Cake(s)

Other tables (ex: punch, coffee, buffet)

____________________________

____________________________

____________________________

 

Other photos requested prior to ceremony :      ____________________

____________________

____________________

____________________

 

Photographer's Checklist (con't)

 

During Ceremony (allowed under rules of site)

 

All ceremonial locations and clergy members have individual, specific guidelines

(in some cases very strict rules) regarding photography during the ceremony.  Please be very specific regarding what is allowed/preferred, with your photographer.  In most cases, photos are allowed during the ceremony, as long as there is no flash; the flash is believed to detract from the religious aspect of the ceremony.

 

Please check one:

¨ Photos NOT Allowed during actual ceremony

¨ Photos are allowed without flash

¨ No restrictions on photography

¨ Regulations regarding photography unknown at this time

 

Please list other specific instructions (if any) regarding photography here:

¨ Other:            ________________________________________

________________________________________

 

In the event that photos are allowed during the ceremony, every effort will be made to capture the highlights where possible.  These include but will not be limited to:

 

(please cross off those photos that you do not want)

 

Clergy entrance

Candle lighting

All attendants entrance (includes parents)

Bride's entrance

Groom's/Partner's entrance

Bride being given away (and partner being given away, if applicable)

Clergy address to guests

Ring exchange

Unity candle lighting

Kiss

Communion

Couple's exit

Attendant's exit

 

Other requests:         ____________________

____________________

____________________

____________________

Photographer's Checklist (con't)

 

After Ceremony

 

After the ceremony, it is customary for the coordinator or clergy member to announce that guests are invited to move to the reception area or remain behind for photo opportunities.  This tradition is strictly the decision of the united couple. 

This photo session normally takes approximately 15-20 minutes, depending greatly on the number of guests and attendants involved.  This procedure is preferable to most photographers because it provides optimum opportunity to capture photos of all attendants so that requested group photos are achieved prior to the reception and/or departure.

Please ask that someone (perhaps the clergy member) announce that all family members and all attendants are requested to stay behind at the ceremony site for pictures, prior to the reception.

 

 

Please check one:

¨ Clergy/wedding party will return to ceremony area for photos directly after                     ceremony

¨ Couple will go directly to the reception area after the ceremony, and all photos (as specified) will be set up in the reception area rather than the alter/ceremony area.

¨ There will be no photos taken between the end of the ceremony and the beginning           of the reception

¨ Other: 

__________________________________________

__________________________________________

___________________________________________

 

After Ceremony/Prior to Reception

(please cross off those photos that you do not want)

 

Couple with clergy member

Couple kissing

Couple with parents

Couple with siblings

Couple with all attendants (separately and as a group)

Couple with all family members (as a large group)

Couple outside in front of site (as light permits)

Other after ceremony/prior-to-reception photos:

______________________________       ______________________________

______________________________       ______________________________

______________________________       ______________________________

Photographer's Checklist (con't)

 

Please fill in the blanks below:

 

A reception will directly follow the ceremony and will be held at ___________________________________

(name of reception site)

located at _________________________, in ___________________ .

(street address)                  (city)

The reception will begin at __________AM / PM.  An estimated ___________ of guests will attend.

(time)         (cir one)                              (number)

 

 

At the Reception        

 

Reception Coordinator:  _______________________________

(name)

Servers: ____________________, ____________________, ____________________, ____________________

            (name)                                      (name)                    (name)                                (name)

 

 

(please cross off those photos that you do not want)

 

Guests signing guest book

Couple in Receiving Line

Guests entering reception

Candids of guests and attendants

Reception Site Coordinator

Servers

Disc Jockey

First dance

Toast

Cutting/Sharing cake

Garter removal/toss

Rings

Bouquet toss

Guests dancing

Candids during reception

Vehicle

Couple exit/car

Outside ceremony site

Cleanup/Misc ending photos (tables, cake, guests leaving, etc)

Other specific requests/comments/notes:

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