Itinerary + Wedding Day Shot List Details
Formatting + Tips & Tricks from Angie Jean!
Let's start with the Itinerary!
This is a timeline you will submit, that will outline your entire day from start to finish. Need help with this? I'm here! This piece is crucial for me and my second shooter to navigate your day and understand when key moments are taking place. Once this document is e-mailed to Angie, she will review, and finalize together in your Pre-Wedding Day Consultation.
Please take a peek at the Timeline Details below! These might help you map out your day a little easier!
EXAMPLE WEDDING DAY TIMELINE: 10 HOUR PACKAGE
10 Hours of Wedding Day Photography Coverage: With a 1st Look!
*This package provides you 2 full hours of "cushion" and gives you flexibility at the beginning AND end of the day to capture more of the magical memories!
- 8am-12pm: Hair and Makeup for Bridal Party
- 11am: Photographer's Arrive (Creative Dress Photos: 30 min.)
- 11:30am: Photographer's Capture Detail Photos of rings, flowers, bridal details, etc. + bridal party getting ready
- 11:45: Bridal Party Photos in robes / getting ready / mimosa cheers photo op!
- 12:00pm: Bride puts on dress / photo op with Mom and Bridesmaids / finishing touches with jewelry, garter, shoes, etc.
- 12:30-1:00pm: 1st look and couples session
- 1:00-1:30pm: Formal Family Photos (AJP provides a detailed shot list template)
- 1:30-2:00pm: Formal Wedding Party Photos
- 2:00-3:00pm: Rest Before Ceremony (always be sure to build in 1 hour of rest time before your ceremony to 1. rest and 2. accommodate for lateness)
- 3:00-3:30pm: Ceremony!
- 3:30-4:00pm: Receiving Line (optional)
- 4:00pm-5:45pm: Flex time before reception! *Can use this time for a party bus, trolly, or bar hopping with wedding party! Fun Photo Ops with Wedding Party taken at this time!
- 6-9pm: Reception / Grand Entrance / Dinner / Cake Cutting / Speeches / First Dances / Dancing!
- 7:30pm: Sunset Shoot with Couple! (Time TBD on sunset)
- 9pm: Photographer's Check-In and Depart
EXAMPLE WEDDING DAY TIMELINE: 8 HOUR PACKAGE
8 Hours of Wedding Day Photography Coverage: With a 1st Look!
- 8am-12pm: Hair and Makeup for Bridal Party
- 12 pm: Photographer's Arrive (Dress Photos + Detail Photos with rings, flowers, bridal details, etc. Quick mini-shoot with these items)
- 12:30pm: Bride puts on dress / photo op with Mom and Bridesmaids / finishing touches with jewelry, garter, shoes, etc.
- 1:00-1:30pm: 1st look and couples session
- 1:30-2:00pm: Formal Family Photos (AJP provides a detailed shot list template)
- 2:00-2:30pm: Formal Wedding Party Photos
- 2:30-3:30pm: Rest Before Ceremony (always be sure to build in 1 hour of rest time before your ceremony to 1. rest and 2. accommodate for lateness)
- 3:30-4:00pm: Ceremony!
- 4:00-4:30pm: Receiving Line (optional)
- 4:30pm-6:00pm: Flex time before reception! *Can use this time for a party bus, trolly, or bar hopping with wedding party! Fun Photo Ops with Wedding Party taken at this time!
- 6-8pm: Reception / Grand Entrance / Dinner / Cake Cutting / Speeches / First Dances / Dancing! (AJP works with every DJ to ensure we capture all of your reception activities within the timeframe we're working with!)
- 7:30pm: Sunset Shoot with Couple! (Time TBD on sunset)
- 8pm: Photographer's Check-In and Depart
A few things to keep in mind with your Itinerary!
FIRST LOOK
We love FIRST LOOKS! This is such a special moment that allows you two to really soak each other up in a more intimate setting before the ceremony. Please allow 30 MINUTES in your timeline for the First Look Reveal + Couple's Session.
After the First Look, we will then transition into Formal Family Photos + Formal Wedding Party Photos. Please allow 1 HOUR in your timeline to photograph both Formal Family and Formal Wedding Party Photos.
NO FIRST LOOK
No first look, no problem! We navigate the day tailored to your vision and LOVE capturing that first look as the Bride walks down the aisle. So sweet and magical - especially when you have two shooters capturing every emotion of Bride AND Groom!
Post-Ceremony, we will head straight into the Formal Family + Formal Wedding Party Photos + Couple's Session. A receiving line is not recommended, if you do not have a first look. Please allow a minimum of 1.5 HOURS in your timeline for these special photos. 30 minutes for Family, 30 minutes for wedding party and 30 minutes for the couples session.
PRO TIP: To cut down on photography time after the ceremony - request Bride with Bridesmaids and Groom with Groomsmen photos be taken BEFORE the ceremony, in order to knock those shots of your list and save you a few extra minutes to celebrate!
SUNSET
We like to steal the Bride and Groom for 10-15 minutes during the reception to capture the love and magic as the sun goes down! This is optional, but gives you another moment alone with your Love!
FALL AND WINTER WEDDINGS! Please keep an eye on the sunset time, when planning your ceremony time! This will impact our ability to photograph formal shots post-ceremony, if there is no First Look. Angie is ALWAYS mindful of the sunset, but it's helpful to think of this when planning!
NOW, LET'S DIVE INTO THAT SHOT LIST!
We got you covered!
Do not worry about adding the shots like "bride getting ready, bride with bridesmaids, ring shots, reception table scapes" -- we literally cover every inch of your BIG DAY from start to finish! Including the emotions, the candid shots, the dance floor magic, and Grandpa gettin his groove on! Know you are in GREAT HANDS! If there is something special I may not know about, include that in the questionnaire! (Example: Special Heirloom from Grandma who's watching from Heaven!)
Formal Family Shot List //
Think of "The Framers!" for Mom, Dad, and Grandma Alice!
For Family Group Shots, we typically photograph BOTH the Bride and Groom with each side of the family. We start with Mom and Bride and add-in as we go with + Dad, + Groom, + Siblings, + Siblings Kiddos, + Grandpa and Grandma!
See example below for formatting.
Formal Wedding Party Shot List //
We capture individuals with Bride and each Bridesmaid + Groom with each Groomsman. We then transition to Bride with all Bridesmaids + Groom with all Groomsmen and then FULL Wedding Party!
I grab a few candid and "in the moment" shots as we photograph you with these special people, as well. Hugs, handshakes, or that famous Sorority pose - we capture it all and understand these people mean the WORLD to you!
See example below for formatting.
Formal Family Formatting
When listing out your shots, please format your list as follows, using both the Pronoun AND the name in parentheses as shown. This makes it EASY PEASY for us to audit who's on your list. Mom, CHECK! Dad, CHECK! Brother John, CHECK!
Bride with Mom (Susan)
Bride with Dad (Dave)
Bride with Mom and Dad (Susan and Dave)
Bride with Mom and Dad + Brother (John) + Sister (Leslie)
Bride with Mom and Dad + Brother (John) + Sister (Leslie) + Groom
Bride with Siblings (John and Leslie)
Bride with Siblings (John and Leslie) + Groom
...... and so on! Angie will help organize the shot list, so it makes the most sense logistically adding and subtracting individuals.
Formal Wedding Party Formatting
This one is pretty straight forward! Please use the same formatting as The Formal Family Shot List - using their role in your party AND their name to ensure we have individual shots planned with everyone in your wedding party.
Bride with each Bridesmaid Individually (Bri, Stephanie, Amber)
Bride with all Bridesmaids
Bride with all Bridesmaids + Personal Attendants (Sydney and DeNell) + Flower Girl (Zoe)
Bride with each Personal Attendant Individually (Sydney and DeNell)
Bride with Flower Girl (Zoe)
Groom with Ring Bearer (Miles)
Bride and Groom with Flower Girl and Ring Bearer (Zoe and Miles)
........ and so on!
Don't forget the Officiant, Ushers, Candle Lighters, Ring Bearers, Personal Attendants, and special family (aunts/ uncles) or friends that are helping at the reception or ceremony!