No matter how many weddings I shoot, life turning-points I capture, or emotions I preserve, I still find myself absorbed in the thrill of these significant moments - It’s so easy to become scattered as emotions brim (especially your own!)! This is why amidst the wedding hoop-lah, when tears are streaming, teeth are beaming, and arms embracing, it is essential to have already curated a family photo checklist with your bride/groom ahead of time that can be used after the wedding ceremony. Because in these animated moments, it is your job as a photographer to recenter yourself and work efficiently to organize photo groupings and capture that authentic energy. The best way to do that is to think ahead and be organized! So, photographers, here is my gift to you - a sample family photo checklist to use after the wedding ceremony (alter as needed as you collaborate with your bride/groom)! If used as your constant friend, it will guide you toward maximizing your photo sessions.

Newlyweds

• Newlyweds alone

• Newlyweds with all parents

• Newlyweds with both of their immediate families (nieces/nephews included)

• Newlyweds with siblings and siblings' spouses

• Newlyweds with all family members present

Bride

• Bride with her parents

• Bride with each parent separately

• Bride with their immediate family (including nieces/nephews)

• Bride with their grandparents

• Bride with individual siblings

• Bride will all siblings

• Generation photo (Bride with mom, grandma, great-grandma, etc)

Groom

• Groom with his parents

• Groom with each parent separately

• Groom with immediate family (including nieces/nephews)

• Groom with their grandparents

• Groom with individual siblings

• Groom with all siblings

• Generation photo (Groom with father, grandpa, great-grandpa, etc)

xoxo

savanna

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