How many wedding photos do I want?
I'm wondering how many wedding photos people typically have a photographer take. We only have the photographer for 2 hours, so we'll have him for the ceremony and then for about an hour after to do some formal shots, and we'll cut the cake early so we can get pics of that as well.
We had to work out a special deal with this photographer since we really can't afford photography. He sent us a list of the prices for each individual sized photo, and I would like one 4 x 6 copy of every photo, and then get some wallets and one large print to give out to friends and to display in our home. Since the cost is really dependent upon how many prints we want, I'm wondering how many pictures people usually take of the ceremony and then the formal shots right after? Like 30 pics? or 50? or 100? How many have you had?
In your situation, I would suggest making a list of the photos you know you want such as "the I do kiss", "the unity candle", and "the exchanging of rings" after you have a list of your must have photos that will give you a good idea of the total number you will need. Here is a list of the most common wedding photo poses:
Outside of ceremony site:
___ Bride and father entering ceremony site
___ Parents being seated
___ Grandparents being seated
___ Maid of honor walking down the aisle
___ Bridesmaids walking down the aisle
___ Flower girl and ring bearer walking down aisle
___ Groom waiting for bride
___ Ceremony musicians
___ Officiant
___ Altar or canopy during ceremony
___ Close up of bride, just before she makes her entrance
___ Bride and father walking down aisle
___ Groom seeing bride for first time
___ The back of bride and father walking down the aisle – with the groom waiting in the distance
___ Bride's father and Bride hugging at end of aisle
___ Shot of the audience from the bride and groom's point of view
___ The unity ceremony
___ Close up of bride and groom saying the vows
___ Wide shot of bride and groom saying the vows
___ Exchanging the rings
___ Close up of hands
___ The kiss
___ Bride & Groom walking up the aisle
___ Receiving line
___ Bride & Groom outside on steps
___ Guests throwing confetti/rose petals/birdseed
___ Bride & Groom hugging guests, laughing, getting congratulations
___ Bride & Groom getting in car
___ Bride & Groom in back seat
Posed Wedding Photography Before the Reception (These can also be taken before the ceremony)
___ Bride alone (full length)
___ Bride with Maid of Honor
___ Bride with bridesmaids
___ Groom with bridesmaids
___ Bride with parents
___ Bride & Groom together
___ Bride & Groom with parents
___ Bride & Groom with families
___ Bride & Groom with entire wedding party
___ Bride & Groom with flower girl and ringbearer
___ Groom with parents
___ Groom with best man
___ Groom with groomsmen
___ Bride with groomsmen
During the Reception
___ Outside of reception site
___ Bride & Groom arriving
___ Bride & Groom greeting guests
___ Table centerpieces
___ Table setting
___ Bride & Groom's table (head table)
___ Musicians or DJ
___ Guest book
___ Place card table
___ Closeup of bride and groom's place card
___ Wedding cake
___ Groom's cake
___ Gift table
___ Decorations (specify which _________________________)
___ A shot of bride & groom with guests at each table
___ Bride with college alums
___ Groom with college alums
___ The buffet or, if having table service, a dinner serving
___ Bride & Groom's first dance
___ Bride & Father dancing
___ Groom & Mother dancing
___ Guests dancing
___ Bride & Groom cutting the cake
___ Bride & Groom feeding each other cake
___ Toasts (specify who is giving them: ____________________)
___ Bride & Groom drinking champagne
___ Signing the marriage license
___ Bride throwing bouquet
___ Groom retrieving garter
___ Groom tossing garter
___ Garter/Bouquet dance
___ The getaway car
___ Bride & Groom leaving party
___ Bride & Groom driving away
These are the most common photos found in most every wedding. Depending on the creativity of your photographer, there are a number of other shots he/she may suggest.
As a wedding planner, I always try to be aware of a vairety of photo opportunities unique to each location such as a beautiful tree, sunset, or stained glass window.
Photos are such an important part of your wedding because they record the most accurate account of your special day! You will be so busy on your wedding day, you may miss some of the important factors that make up your big day, and your photos will be there to tell you that story long after your wedding day is over.
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