After rocking out at countless weddings, we've fine-tuned our shot list game to legendary status. But hey, we're not here to steal the spotlight – we want YOUR wedding to shine like the star it is! 🌟
We've got a nifty list that covers all the bases, ensuring we don't miss a beat. However, we're not the directors here; you are! We're all about making your day uniquely yours. So, spill the beans – show us your Pinterest boards, your personal shot fantasies, the whole shebang! We're like wedding wizards, turning your dreams into pixel-perfect reality.
We believe in the power of personalization, because, let's be real, your wedding is like no other. It's a symphony of two unique personalities, and we want every photo to scream "YOU." 📸✨
Our general shot list is like a canvas, and you're the artist with the paintbrush. Add a dash of your own flair, sprinkle in some personal touch, and let your personalities dance across the frames.
This is YOUR show, and we're just here to capture the magic. So, feel free to remix, add, or drop a beat from the list. After all, your wedding day playlist should be as unique as your love story! 🎶💖
Getting ready :
Bride:
Wedding day outfit or wedding dress hanging on the wardrobe, on the bedpost or over a chair
Veil, rings, flowers, invitations, jewelry
Wedding party and guest of honor getting dressed and applying makeup (if you're going to be wearing makeup)
Reading vows alone
Parent or other guardian helping to-be-wed with one last detail, such as veil, shoes or zipping up outfit
Full-length shot of to-be-wed in outfit looking in mirror
Detail shot of clothing, shoes, accessories, and any other special items (something borrowed, something blue, etc)
Emotional shot of to-be-wed with parent/s and/or stepparent/s
Touching shot of to-be-wed with sibling/s
To-be-wed hugging honor attendant or close friend
To-be-wed with wedding party
Groom:
To-be-wed getting ready with parent and pals (Psst: tying the tie is a classic)
Emotional shot of to-be-wed with parent/s and/or stepparent/s
Touching shot of to-be-wed with sibling/s
To-be-wed with arm around honor attendant (for example, the best man)
To-be-wed with wedding party
Wedding party putting final touches on outfit (boutonnieres or bowties, for example)
Reading vows
Drinking ( If they are ) and having fun
Both To-Be-Weds
Emotional shots of each to-be-wed talking to/hugging parents and siblings before the ceremony
To-be-wed #1 ready to go
To-be-wed #2 ready to go
Each to-be-wed separately making their way to the ceremony (in a limo backseat, hailing a cab, walking down the street/hall/stairs)
First look (if the couple is going to do one)
First touch: Holding hands around a building/room corner, Standing back-to-back....
Ceremony:
Guests entering the site
Ushers escorting guests to their seats
Ushers escorting parents to their seats (if applicable)
Close-up of to-be-wed #2 waiting for partner
Wedding party coming down the aisle
Flower girl and/or ring bearer coming down the aisle
Honor attendants coming down the aisle
Grandparents walking down the aisle (if applicable)
Wedding party waiting at the altar
To-be-wed #2 coming down the aisle (with or without parents)
To-be-wed #1 and Dad/escort/parents (if applicable) walking down the aisle
Close-up of to-be-wed #2 just before making entrance
Couple at the front (including the officiant)
Arch, altar or canopy from the back during ceremony
Wide shot of audience during ceremony, from couple's point of view
Faces of the couple as they exchange vows
Close-up of the couple's hands as they exchange wedding rings
The first kiss as a married couple
The couple's recessional
Couple outside ceremony site
Congrats shots: couple hugging, laughing, and crying with friends and family
Couple leaving ceremony site
Couple in limo backseat
Family Portraits
Couple together for portrait
Couple looking at each other
Couple hugging or kissing
To-be-wed #1 with parents and/or stepparents
To-be-wed #1 with entire immediate family
To-be-wed #2 with parents and/or stepparents
To-be-wed #2 with entire immediate family
Couple with all parents
Couple with immediate family members from both sides
Couple with wedding party of to-be-wed #2
Couple with wedding party of to-be-wed #1
Couple with whole wedding party
Reception :
Shot from outside reception venue
Reception details such as place cards, guest book, centerpieces, decorations, table settings, favors table, and champagne glasses
Stationery flat lay
Couple arriving to reception
Receiving line moments
Couple at head table
Parents' table
Guests' tables
Close-up of friends and family making toasts
Couple sipping champagne
Couple's parents talking to each other during dinner
Couple chatting up the guests
Detail shot of food
Couple's first dance
Parents dancing
To-be-wed #1 and parent dancing (such as father-daughter dance)
To-be-wed #2 and parent dancing (such as mother-son dance)
Wedding party dancing
Grandparents dancing
Kids playing or dancing (if applicable)
Musicians or DJ doing their thing
Guests going nuts on the dance floor
Couple laughing with guests on dance floor
Wedding cake (or dessert) table
Cake cutting moment
Couple feeding each other cake
Couple leaving reception
Couple waving from vehicle
Rear of vehicle departing
Our film style is best described as candid and photojournalistic, capturing genuine moments that reflect the true essence of our couples and their guests. We understand the importance of showcasing your unique personality in your wedding visuals, and our approach is to achieve precisely that through an unobtrusive and natural shooting style.
Explore a broader collection of our work on our wedding portfolio, with an exclusive focus on our NYC weddings available on our dedicated NYC Photography & Film page.
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