Photos are one of the few things from your wedding day that last forever — worth getting the choice right.
Questions to ask before booking
- Can I see a full gallery from a recent wedding, not just curated highlights?
- How many photographers will be there on the day — just you, or a second shooter too?
- What’s the turnaround time for the final gallery?
- Do you have backup equipment, and a contingency plan if you’re ill on the day?
- What’s included — an album, prints, digital files, a second outfit change?
The shot list your photographer should never miss
Before the ceremony: getting-ready details (the dress, rings, shoes), candid moments with the wedding party, the first look if you’re doing one.
During the ceremony: the walk down the aisle, the couple’s reaction to seeing each other, the vows, the rings, the first kiss, guests’ reactions.
Straight after: confetti or exit shots, family formals (worth having a shortlist prepared in advance so nobody’s chasing relatives), the wedding party together.
Reception: the entrance, first dance, speeches, cake cutting, and candid shots of guests actually enjoying themselves — often the photos couples treasure most a few years on.
Want a ready-made shot list and timeline you can hand straight to your photographer? Our Wedding Day Timeline is built exactly for this.
You don’t have to figure this out alone
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