Common Captures

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COMMONLY CAPTURED WEDDING IMAGES.

AT BRIDE'S HOME OR DRESSING AREA.

Mother or Maid / Matron of Honor adjusting veil.
Bride putting on garter with Bridesmaids looking on.
Bride in dressing room (standing or sitting in front of mirror).
Corsage being pinned on Bride's Mother.
Boutonniere being pinned on Bride's Father.
Bride and her Mother.
Bride and her Father.
Bride and her Grandmother.
Bride and her Grandfather.
Bride and her Grandparents.
Bride with her Brothers and / or Sisters.
Bride and Bridesmaids. (Group)
Bride with each of the Bridesmaids. (Individuals)
Bride leaving her home or other dressing area with her Parents and Bridesmaids.
Father helping Bride into car.

"PRIOR TO CEREMONY" AT THE CHURCH OR OTHER LOCATION.

Groom and Groomsmen.
Best man adjusting Groom's tie.
Groom and Best Man shaking hands.
Groom and Groomsmen shaking hands.
Groom with his Father.
Groom with his Mother.
Groom with his Father and Mother.
Groom with his Grandmother.
Groom with his Grandfather.
Groom with his Grandparents.
Bride and Maid / Matron of Honor.
Bride with her Parents.
Bride and Her Mother.
Bride and her Father.
Bride with her Grandparents.
Bride kissing her Father on the cheek.
Bride and her Mother with her Father looking on.
Bride and Bridesmaids in vestibule or dressing room.
Bride's Mother on usher's arm
Groom's Mother on usher's arm.
Grandparents accompanied down the aisle.
Other key people accompanied down aisle.

DURING THE CEREMONY (Pre-approved by Officiator)

(NOTE: these can be captured after ceremony ... often times these captures are more desirable, after the Ceremony because nothing should distract from the Ceremony)

Bridal party coming down the aisle.
Bridesmaids, Flower Girls, and Ring Bearer coming down the aisle.
Bride being taken down aisle by father
Father giving away Bride.

CHURCH - AFTER THE CEREMONY:

Bride and Groom coming down the aisle.
Receiving Line images.
Best Man signing certificate with Bride and Groom looking on.
Maid / Matron of Honor signing certificate with Bride and Groom looking on.

CHURCH - SETUP POSES:

Groom kissing Bride at the altar. (Full length)
Groom kissing Bride at the altar. (Upper or 3/4 pose)
Groom kissing Bride at the altar. (Upper portrait)
Groom putting ring on Bride's finger.
Bride putting ring on groom's finger
Bride and Groom lighting candles. (Full length)
Bride and Groom lighting candles. (Upper or 3/4 pose)
Bride and groom's hands with rings and flowers
Bride and Groom with officiator.
Bride and groom and bridal party with officiator
Bride with Bridesmaids and flowers.
Bride and Groomsmen.
Groom with Bridesmaids.
Bride and Groom at Church's door (or stained glass window) in silhouette.
Bride and Groom on the steps of Church.
Bride and Bridesmaids on the Church's steps.
Groom and Groomsmen on the Church's steps.
Group captures inside Church. (Alter, windows or other appropriate scenery)
Bride and Groom with Bridal Party standing.
Bride and Groom with Bridal Party sitting.
Bride and Groom (Each separately with Bridal Party).
Bride and Groom with Bride's extended family.
Bride and Groom with Bride’s immediate family.
Bride and Groom with Bride's Parents.
Bride with her Parents.
Bride with her Mother.
Bride with her Father.
Bride and Groom with Groom's extended family.
Bride and Groom with groom's immediate family.
Bride and Groom with Groom's Parents.
Groom with his Parents.
Groom with his Mother.
Groom with his Father.
Bride and Groom with both sets of Parents.
Bride and/or Groom with other key family members.
Bride and Groom with special friends.
Bride and groom leaving inside of Church.
Bridal couple getting into car.
Shot through the sun roof of the limo.
Shot while seated in limo.
Wide shot of Church or other ceremony site and the limo.
Mood captures in and around the church/grounds and/or limo.

OUTDOOR CAPTURES:

Bride and Groom outside the Church or other ceremony site.
Wedding Party outside the Church or other ceremony site.
Groom and Best Man.
Groom and Groomsmen outside the Church or other ceremony location.
Bride and Maid / Matron of Honor.
Bride and Bridesmaids on the Church's steps.

RECEPTION CAPTURES:

Wedding cake (prior to being cut).
Guest book.
Guests signing the Guest's book.
Wedding Favors.
Gift table.
Introduction of the wedding party.
Wedding party toasting Bride and Groom.
Close up of Bride and Groom toasting.
Close up of Bride and Groom at head table kissing.
Various captures of guests at their table during the meal.
Bridal Couple's first dance.
Parents dancing.
Bride and Father dancing.
Groom and Mother dancing.
Parents dancing.
Bridal party dancing.
Guest dancing.
Bride showing rings to Bridesmaids.
Various and numerous general dancing captures. (wide and close up)
Flower Girl and Ring Bearer.
Various captures of guests and Bridal Party. (as conditions permit)
Bride and Groom posed in front of the cake.
Cutting of the cake.
Bride and Groom feeding cake to one another.
Bride faking the bouquet toss.
Bride throwing the bouquet.
Catching of the bouquet.
Groom taking off garter.
Groom and garter.
Groom throwing the garter.
Catching of the garter
Bride and Groom with recipients of the bouquet and garter.
Guest departing.
Departure of Bride and Groom with them waiving, blowing kisses, etc.
Getaway car and any signs / decorations.
Bride and Groom getting into car.
Bride and Groom in the car as it departs.