Shot List

You may've heard of some couples preparing a "shot list" for their photographer. You definitely don't need to worry about this with us! We have captured hundreds of weddings and understand the key moments you'll want to cherish forever. We are happy to pay special attention to anything that's important to you. Please let us know and we will do our absolute best.

Please remember any shot list(s) are like a "Guide" for your photographer. They tell your photographer what you plan to do during your wedding -- no matter if your photographer were there or not.

Your photographer doesn't take the place of a coordinator. 

A photo list is not a set of instructions. Your photographer will not be trying to make certain moments happen just because they appeared on a list. That's the role of the couple, their close family, the day-of coordinator or a wedding planner. Your photographer is not a day-of coordinator.

We'll always try our best to capture photos on a list! Please remember a wedding is not a staged photo event, and your photographer is focused on capturing natural moments with a photojournalistic and storytelling approach. Your photographer won't be able to carry a list around all day and constantly monitor it, or orchestrate moments that didn't really happen just because they were listed.

For example, let's say that you write in your questionnaire that you'd like a picture of your mother helping you put on your dress. Your photographer will try his/her best to capture this moment with flattering photos. Your photographer can give gentle guidance to make sure the light and positioning is flattering. However, your photographer expects that your mother will already be present in the getting-ready room, and will already be actively involved in helping you most of the time while you're putting on your dress. Your photographer will not search the venue to find your mother to create this shot. If your mother left the room and went on an errand, your photographer will not instruct everyone to wait for her to come back because you had wanted a certain picture. If you think you might need someone to take charge like this to orchestrate activities or moments, we suggest asking a trusted family member or close friend. An excellent day-of coordinator is worth every penny!

Please also be mindful that your photographer cannot be in two places at once. If your photographer is taking pictures of the bride putting on her dress, he/she cannot also be taking pictures of the groomsmen at the same time.