Wedding Photo & Video Shot List Checklist
Make sure your photographer and videographer capture the shots that matter most. Use this checklist template for key moments, family groupings, and detail shots.
Use this template
Create a photo & video shot list from this template, then add your own family combinations, traditions, and must-have moments.
Share your final version with your photographer and videographer ahead of the big day.
Wedding Photo & Video Shot List Preview
Use this template as a starting point and customize it with your specific family groupings and special moments.
Getting ready
- • Dress, shoes, jewelry, and accessories
- • Bouquet and boutonniere close-ups
- • Hair and makeup final touches
- • Candid moments with wedding party
First look & couple portraits
- • First look reaction (if doing one)
- • Classic portraits of the couple
- • Candid walking and laughing shots
- • Creative portraits at chosen locations
Family & wedding party
- • Couple with each set of parents
- • Couple with immediate family (each side)
- • Couple with wedding party
- • Full group shot of both families (if desired)
Ceremony moments
- • Processional and walking down the aisle
- • Exchanging vows and rings
- • First kiss
- • Recessional as newlyweds
Reception details & events
- • Reception décor and table details
- • Cake, dessert table, and favors
- • Grand entrance and first dance
- • Toasts, cake cutting, and special dances
- • Dance floor candids and guest interactions
Send-off & final shots
- • Nighttime or sunset shots of the couple
- • Exit or send-off (sparklers, bubbles, etc.)
- • Final wide shot of venue or dance floor
Ready to build your shot list?
Start with this template, then plug in specific names, combinations, and moments that matter most to you.
About this template
This shot list checklist is meant to guide your conversations with your photographer and videographer and keep expectations clear.
Add your must-have shots and remove anything that doesn’t fit your style.
Save, edit & export with Pro
- Save your shot list
- Share it with your photo/video team
- Export a PDF or print for day-of reference