📸 The Ultimate Wedding Photography Shot List Every Couple Needs

Your wedding day is a whirlwind of love, laughter, and unforgettable moments—and capturing those moments perfectly is what makes your memories timeless.

Whether you're a bride, groom, or photographer, having a solid shot list ensures every essential moment is covered, from the bridal prep to the private last dance. We’ve broken it down into four key phases to keep everything organised and stress-free.



💍 Getting Ready

The quiet, emotional, and detail-rich start to the day.

  • Bride’s dress hanging/styled
  • Groom’s suit and accessories
  • Wedding bands & engagement ring close-ups
  • Bouquet & floral details
  • Bride getting makeup and hair done
  • Groom prepping with groomsmen
  • Candid shots of bride and bridesmaids
  • Mother zipping bride’s dress / emotional moments
  • Father seeing bride for the first time
  • Detail shots: invitation, shoes, perfume, cufflinks



👰🏽 First Look & Bridal Party

Intimate and group moments before the ceremony.

  • First look with groom
  • Bride & groom portraits
  • Bride with bridesmaids
  • Bride with Maid of Honour
  • Bride with sibling(s)-in-law
  • Groom with groomsmen
  • Full bridal party (group shots)
  • Couple with siblings
  • Couple with immediate family
  • Family formals



💒 Ceremony

The most emotional and symbolic part of the day.

  • Venue before guests arrive
  • Guests arriving/seating
  • Groom & groomsmen waiting
  • Bridal party walking down the aisle
  • Bride walking down the aisle
  • Groom’s reaction seeing the bride
  • Flower girl & ring bearer
  • Vows exchange
  • Ring exchange
  • First kiss
  • Signing of the register
  • Couple walking back down the aisle
  • Candid shots of guests during ceremony



🥂 Reception

Let the celebration begin!

  • Venue decor (centrepieces, signage, lighting)
  • Grand entrance of couple
  • First dance
  • Parent dances (Father/Daughter, Mother/Son)
  • Speeches & toasts
  • Guests’ reactions and laughter
  • Cake cutting
  • Bouquet toss / Garter toss
  • Candid guest interactions
  • Dance floor moments
  • Couple’s private last dance
  • Grand exit (sparklers, confetti, etc.)