9
Getting the Must-Have Moments
In This Chapter
Photographing the wedding preparations
Documenting the special moments of the ceremony
Getting great pictures of the reception and the couple’s exit
You can break any wedding day into three parts: the preparation, the ceremony, and the reception. In this chapter, I give you an organized shot list of the moments and details you don’t want to miss and tips on how to capture them.
As you begin photographing weddings, one of the most important things you can do for yourself is to have a detailed shot list of things you don’t want to miss. Taking a shot list with you helps to keep things organized by allowing you to check off what you’ve already captured and anticipating what comes next. It also gives you a point of reference if you happen to draw a blank at any time during a wedding day. The information in this chapter and the portrait list in Chapter 8 give you a complete shot list for every part of the wedding. But, as always, feel free ...