What Photos do you want?

Here's a list of photographs that your photographer can take at your wedding. You can just print out the page, check off the pictures that you want and then give the list to your photographer. Also, be sure to highlight any particular pictures that you absolutely don't want your photographer to miss!

HINT: Full-length pictures capture all the beauty and magnificence of the wedding dress, wedding attire and beautiful scenery or backdrops. Close-up or half length (above the waist) photographs better capture facial expressions and reveal more emotion.

The Bride ___ Bride dressing for wedding ___ Mother helping bride put on veil ___ Bride looking in mirror ___ Bride putting on garter ___ Bride-Full Length ___ Bride-Half Length ___ Bride-Close Up ___ Bride with mother-Full Length ___ Bride with mother-Close Up ___ Bride with father-Full Length ___ Bride with father-Close Up ___ Bride pinning on father's boutonniere ___ Bride with Both Parents-Full Length ___ Bride with Parents-Close Up ___ Bride with Grandparents-Full Length ___ Bride with Grandparents-Close Up ___ Bride with sisters-Full Length ___ Bride with sisters-Close Up ___ Bride with brothers-Full Length ___ Bride with brothers-Close Up ___ Bride with immediate family ___ Bride with Maid of Honor-Full Length ___ Bride with Maid of Honor-Close Up ___ Bride with her attendants-Full Length ___ Bride with her attendants-Close Up ___ Bride & flower girl/ring bearer ___ Father helping bride out of limo The Groom ___ Groom-Full Length ___ Groom-Half Length ___ Groom-Close Up ___ Groom putting on bow tie ___ Groom with mother-Full Length ___ Groom with mother-Close Up ___ Groom with father-Full Length ___ Groom with father-Close Up ___ Groom with Parents-Full Length ___ Groom with Parents-Close Up ___ Groom with Grandparents-Full Length ___ Groom with Grandparents-Close Up ___ Groom with sisters-Full Length ___ Groom with sisters-Close Up ___ Groom with brothers-Full Length ___ Groom with brothers-Close Up ___ Groom with Immediate Family ___ Groom & Best Man-Full Length ___ Groom with Best Man-Close Up ___ Groom & Best Man shaking hands ___ Groom & Groomsmen-Full Length ___ Groom & groomsmen-Close Up	Ceremony ___ Grandparents being seated ___ Groom's parents being seated ___ Bride's parents being seated ___ Flower girl walking down aisle ___ Ring Bearer walking down aisle ___ Bridesmaids walking down aisle ___ Maid of Honor walking down aisle ___ Father walking Bride down aisle ___ Father giving bride away ___ Bride & Groom at alter ___ Bride & Groom exchanging vows ___ Bride & Groom exchanging rings ___ Bride & Groom lighting candle ___ Bride & Groom-the kiss ___ Bride & Groom walking down aisle ___ Pictures of receiving line ___ Bride & Groom exiting church ___ Bride & Groom getting into limo ___ Bride & Groom's first toast in limo Formal Pictures ___ Bride & Groom Kissing ___ Bride & Groom-Full Length ___ Bride & Groom-Half Length ___ Bride & Groom-Close Up ___ Bride & Groom "gazing" at each other ___ Bride & Groom looking out window ___ Bride & Groom holding hands ___ Close-up of rings ___ Bride & Groom with Bride's parents ___ Bride & Groom with Groom's parents ___ Bride & Groom w/Bride's extended family ___ Bride & Groom w/Groom's extended family Reception ___ Parents being announced ___ Wedding Party being announced ___ Bride & Groom being announced ___ Bride & Groom's first dance ___ Wedding party dancing ___ Bride's dance with father ___ Groom's dance with mother ___ Best Man toasting Bride & Groom ___ Bride & Groom with Champagne glasses ___ Bride & Groom's kiss after the toast ___ Wedding Cake ___ Bride & Groom cutting cake ___ Bride feeding Groom ___ Groom feeding Bride ___ Kiss after cutting cake ___ Bride tossing bouquet ___ Groom taking off garter ___ Guests dancing ___ Bride & Groom's last dance
Other
___ Close up of invitation ___ Bride or Groom with special friends ___ Bride or Groom with special relatives ___ Picture of band or DJ ___ _________________________ ___ _________________________	___ _________________________ ___ _________________________ ___ _________________________ ___ _________________________ ___ _________________________ ___ _________________________

1. Assign your own “photographer’s assistant”
   
   This person’s allegiance will be to you, not the photographer. Choose someone close to you who will know your family and friends and be able to point them out to the photographer. Give your photo assistant his or her own copy of your “list of must-have shots” to check off as each one is taken. This way the pressure is off you to stay on top of your photographer.
   
   Make sure your loved ones look fantastic in all your shots by having your photo assistant check smiles and fix hair, dresses, flowers, etc. A little preventative care can help ensure everyone (and everything) is preserved in your photo album looking his or her best.
2. Inform photographer of special events
   
   Throwing a surprise or two into your wedding or reception helps to keep a magical, spontaneous atmosphere. For example, some brides like to slip out of the reception to change dresses and return with a grand entrance to dance the night away. Be sure to let your photographer in on the secret! Otherwise, you may miss what can be the best candid photos of special moments in your wedding or reception.
   
   Mix it up
   
   Have your photographer take different kinds of shots. Unusual angles or fuzzy focus can add interest to traditional photographs. Zoom in so close on the wedding cake you can see the texture, or photograph the bride and grooms hands as they talk at the reception table.
   
   In addition, guests at the reception tables often take candid photos. These provide a delightful complement to the more formal compositions of a professional photographer.
   
   When it comes time to place your photos in a wedding album, arrange them so their varying size and style will add visual interest to each page.

4. To color or not to color?
   
   Many of today’s brides are having their photographer snap both color and black and white photos.
   
   Black and white images provide a classic, timeless look. This traditional approach focuses in on your faces and expressions of love without the flashy distractions of color.
   
   Color adds a liveliness and reality to photos and can preserve a more accurate record of how your day really appeared. After all, you don’t want to have spent all that time anguishing over your wedding colors for nothing! Get the best of both worlds by combining the two approaches.
5. You (usually) get what you pay for

“PAY MORE FOR BETTER PICTURES, you'll kick yourself later if you don't. We paid more, but they turned out great!”

This does not mean you cannot save money on your photography budget, just remember not to cut corners on the quality of images. Once your wedding day is over, you will be left with your memories and your photographs. Make sure you have the best. With JMichael Photography you will have only the best film with professional devolping printed on Kodak Gold paper.

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Most people opt for the formal photography session after the wedding ceremony but here I've found a compelling agrument that you should consider about taking your photographs before the wedding ceremony.
Click here to read the case for before the ceremony photography sessions.

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