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11/09/2006 04:46:30 PM · #1 |
So, when you do the consult and signing of the contract, I am sure you all bring a check list of shots that the bride and groom absolutely want. So, whats on your list? My list is fairly small, and I would like to expand it.
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11/09/2006 04:48:08 PM · #2 |
Originally posted by jmlelii:
So, when you do the consult and signing of the contract, I am sure you all bring a check list of shots that the bride and groom absolutely want. So, whats on your list? My list is fairly small, and I would like to expand it. |
actually, i tell them to go to google and search "wedding photo checklist", pick one, modify it, and bring it on the wedding day...
worked just fine so far... especially if they give it to a wedding coordinator and not me.
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11/09/2006 05:41:15 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by jmlelii:
So, when you do the consult and signing of the contract, I am sure you all bring a check list of shots that the bride and groom absolutely want. |
Nope but in my questionnaire it does say feel free to provide a detailed list and attach it. :0)
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11/09/2006 09:22:43 PM · #4 |
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11/09/2006 09:27:35 PM · #5 |
Here's my basic shot list...
Shots Prior to the Ceremony
___ Wedding dress lying over a chair
___ Zipping up or buttoning the wedding dress
___ Mother of the bride fastening the bride's necklace
___ The bride's garter
___ The bride's veil
___ A close up of the bride's shoes peeking out from under the dress
___ Bride looking into a mirror
___ Bride looking out window
___ Bride and bridesmaids putting on makeup
___ Bride pinning corsage/boutonniere on mother/father
___ Bride hugging parents
___ Bride touching up
___ Bride spending moment alone looking out window
___ Bride and parents leaving for ceremony
___ Groom tying tie
___ Groom looking into mirror
___ Groom pinning corsage/boutonniere on mother/father
___ Groom hugging parents
___ Bride and parents leaving for ceremony
Wedding Photography Shots At the Ceremony
___ Outside of ceremony site
___ Guests walking into 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 ΓΆ€“ 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
___ Bride and groom walking away from camera, holding hands
During the Reception (to help your photographer, you may wish to list these shots in the order they will happen at your 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
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11/09/2006 09:37:08 PM · #6 |
Wedding Photography List
I copied one similar to this.
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11/10/2006 08:33:53 AM · #7 |
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11/10/2006 08:48:16 AM · #8 |
the advice I've had from several wedding pros is never have the list included or attached to the contract. Don't guarantee to hit all the shots either.
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11/10/2006 09:27:53 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by chispa:
Here's my basic shot list...
Shots Prior to the Ceremony
___ Wedding dress lying over a chair
___ Zipping up or buttoning the wedding dress
___ Mother of the bride fastening the bride's necklace
___ The bride's garter
___ The bride's veil
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Holy moly - that's an impressive list...
I don't believe I would ever dare being a wedding photographer in the US if that's the standard :)
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11/10/2006 11:03:13 AM · #10 |
Hey there, I just shoot and try to get everything. I let the BG know that it's impossible to get everything, but I try. Also, i do not provide a list, or even bring one. If a couple have a few specific shots they want, great. usually the shots they really want are thing like:
the bride with all her cousins,
or
the bride and groom with their college friends
almost every couple I've ever worked with don't care about "the list" anyways. They want to have fun, and aren't really that concerned about "the dress over the chair" shot anyways.
They want photos of themselves, and their friends and families having a good time.
edit: test sig
Message edited by author 2006-11-14 19:22:58.
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11/10/2006 12:51:14 PM · #11 |
My list that I have now, it covers some of the shots listed there. I explain to the BG to mark off ONLY THE MUST HAVES. We cover most of the list anyways, but its nice to have something to look back onto to make sure you didnt miss anything. Mostly we just tell them that we are professionals, and our creative thinking and professional thinking will get all the shots they would possibly want.
Really, I just want to look at others lists, should I be able to catch something I don't have on mine that I think is something that should be included.
Message edited by author 2006-11-10 12:51:54.
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11/10/2006 02:45:13 PM · #12 |
If I don't sign then on the spot, or mail them anything prior to meeting I send a 'suggested shot list' if found on some bridal website. It's to give them 'an idea' of the shots we take - at no point do I really want a written list as some brides can get real picky - "You missed Aunt Jane" and then they're pissed - or want a refund or something extra for nothing! If it's part of the contract then you may legally obligated to get Aunt Jane or what have you. If aunt jane is a no show or leaves early it's not your fault (so says my contract) but the bride may not see it that way.
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11/10/2006 02:52:05 PM · #13 |
this is good advice to follow.
the last wedding i did ended up with everything being behind schedule ( no chance to get preperation shots ), the weather being very uncooperative to the point that most of the folks involved in the wedding just wanted to get into the tent, and out of the cold wet wind - causing a mad rush to get the group photos.
prior to the wedding i asked that they give me a list of the people they positvely wanted shots of and thats it. nothing written in stone there either. the rest was left open for me and my assistant to figure out.
i would have hated to be at fault for for missing shots i commited to due to the loose planning of the entire event.
Originally posted by Gordon:
the advice I've had from several wedding pros is never have the list included or attached to the contract. Don't guarantee to hit all the shots either. |
Message edited by author 2006-11-10 14:54:07.
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11/12/2006 07:00:29 PM · #14 |
I don't do a check list - I have a conversation about a week or ten days before the date, preferably in person with both the bride and groom and perhaps the parents. We discuss who will be there, who the "main players" are (wedding party, parents, etc.) From who they talk about, I get a feel for who is the most important to them. I keep notes as we go along. A day or two later, I submit my ideas for formal photos to them, and invite them to add or subtract from that as much as they'd like.
Most of my clients aren't into formals, and prefer their photos of the important friends and family in a more candid style, but you never know until you really sit down and discuss what they want in their wedding photos. |
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