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The wedding photo checklist (and the candids people forget)

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Your photographer has the formal shots covered. This checklist makes sure you also capture the candid, in-between moments — the ones guests catch best.

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Don't-miss shots

Getting ready, first look, ceremony, and family formals
Reception candids: toasts, dance floor, late-night fun
Guest's-eye moments — collected automatically via a QR album

Must-have shots, start to finish

Hand this list to your photographer and anyone helping capture the day so nothing important slips by between the big moments.

Getting ready, details (rings, dress, shoes), and the first look
Ceremony: processional, vows, the kiss, recessional
Family formals and full wedding-party groupings
Reception: entrance, first dance, toasts, cake, dance floor, send-off

Don't forget the candids

Your photographer can't be everywhere at once. The in-between moments — guests laughing, kids on the dance floor, quiet glances — are often the ones you treasure most, and they're best captured by the people living them.

Cocktail-hour mingling and reunions
Table-by-table candids during dinner
Late-night dance floor and the after-party

Frequently asked questions

How many photos should I expect from a wedding?

A full day typically yields 400–800 edited photos from a professional, plus hundreds more candids if you collect them from guests.

Should I give my photographer a shot list?

Yes — especially for family formals and any must-have moments. Keep it focused so they still have freedom to catch the candids.

How do I capture moments the photographer misses?

Ask guests to share their photos into one album so the candid, in-between shots all end up in the same place.

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