10 Essential Wedding Shots

By Martin Thomas

A wedding ceremony is a very special day full of sentimental and precious moments. Capturing these moments will help you preserved memories in time. The secret to having fabulous wedding photos is to create a list of shots that you wanted to take on that day. Setting out the list of not only where to take the shots but also the different combination of who should be in the shots is a smart step.

Below are the to 10 "must have" shots for a wedding ceremony.

1. The person picked to give away the bride, or the father accompanying the bride

2. Before the ceremony: a grouping of the bride and her female attendants with the person who will give her away.

3. Father escorting the Bride up the aisle.

4. The first time the Bride and Groom are together.

5. Bride and Groom kissing.

6. The register being signed by the Bride and Groom.

7. The happy couple, just married, walking back down the aisle.

8. Full length, posed shot of the happy couple.

9. Happy couple with their parents

10. The cake being cut by the Bride and Groom.

3 Best tips for a great job:

1. Camera and Spare Camera. Verify that your camera is working in good order! Don't trust that it is fine because it was working when you last used it! And bring a backup camera, or ensure there will be one you can use if needed.

2. Batteries. Have they been charged? Do you have a few extra sets for backup? There is a possibility they might be needed. Well, maybe not, but just imagine having the batteries peter out during the first dance!

3. Films and Memory cards. You will save hundreds, regardless, if you do not use a pro, so get a lot as it doesn't cost much. Similar to the batteries, you would be disgusted to bring out the camera at the first dance and realize.... - 30452

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