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50 must-have wedding photos

The 50 wedding photos every gallery should include, grouped by moment. Print it, hand it to your second shooter, or drop it into Chroma & Code Studio as a shoot template. Cross-reference the wedding checklist and timeline so nothing slips.

Getting ready (8)

  1. Dress on hanger in window light
  2. Rings on invitation suite
  3. Bride's shoes with perfume + jewellery
  4. Groom's watch, tie, cufflinks flat lay
  5. Bride's makeup being finished
  6. Mother/bride first-look reaction
  7. Groom fixing tie in mirror
  8. Bridal party toast in matching robes

Ceremony (10)

  1. Empty venue wide before guests arrive
  2. Guests arriving and being seated
  3. Groom at altar as bride walks in
  4. Bride + escort processional
  5. First look from groom's face
  6. Wide vows from the back
  7. Tight ring exchange
  8. The kiss
  9. Recessional exit down the aisle
  10. Confetti moment outside

Formals & bridal party (8)

  1. Full immediate family
  2. Couple with each set of parents
  3. Couple with grandparents
  4. Couple with siblings
  5. Full bridal party group
  6. Bride with bridesmaids
  7. Groom with groomsmen
  8. Kids-only shot

Couple portraits (10)

  1. Walking-away hand in hand
  2. Forehead touch, eyes closed
  3. Dip and kiss
  4. Golden-hour backlit portrait
  5. Silhouette against sunset
  6. Behind-the-bouquet couple portrait
  7. Quiet moment (unposed) between shots
  8. Full-length in front of venue
  9. Detail: hands with rings
  10. Veil-frame with both underneath

Reception (14)

  1. Reception room wide, empty
  2. Detail: table setting, place cards
  3. Detail: cake untouched
  4. Detail: flowers close-up
  5. Detail: signage / seating chart
  6. Grand entrance
  7. First dance wide + tight
  8. Parent dances
  9. Every speech giver + couple reacting
  10. Toast — glasses raised
  11. Cake cutting
  12. Dance floor packed
  13. Candid guest laughter
  14. Sparkler / send-off exit

FAQ

How many photos should a wedding photographer deliver?

50–70 finished images per hour of coverage. An 8-hour wedding delivers 400–560 finished images across all these must-have shots plus candids and details.

What's the number-one shot couples regret missing?

A quiet couple moment between the ceremony and reception. Everyone remembers the vows and the first dance; nobody plans for the 10 quiet minutes in between that make the best image of the day.

Do I need a shot list if I have a good photographer?

Yes — but keep it short. Share your top 15 must-haves (people you can't miss + emotional moments you care about) and trust the photographer for the rest.

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