"Must-Have: A Review of the 'Photo Guidelines' to Avoid Regrets on Your Wedding Day*"

2015.12.24 published

The Importance of Photos on the Wedding Day

A once-in-a-lifetime wedding ceremony♡ You want to capture lots of memories through photos, right? While guests will take many pictures, there are definitely shots that every bride wants captured.

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The opportunity to see the real decorations and wedding cake is only for a few hours on the day of the event. Since the bride cannot take photos herself on the wedding day, it’s essential to decide in advance on the layouts and moments that must be captured.＊

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Essential! Summary of Contents to Include in the Wedding Day 'Photo Instructions'

Even if you entrust a professional photographer, it's best to communicate the points that you want captured to avoid any regrets.♡

Create a 'photo instruction sheet' with the shots you would like taken, specifying the desired composition and poses for those must-have pictures.

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Here’s how to create a 'Wedding Day Instruction Sheet' to avoid regrets. Please use this as a reference for creating your instructions.＊

'Wedding Day Photo Instructions' Content ① Preparing Shots

When the couple arrives at the venue, they will first change clothes and do their makeup.＊

The waiting room is a private space where guests are not allowed, making it a scene that only the photographer can capture.＊

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Be sure to have any cherished items and details photographed. Since you won’t see parts of your outfit once worn, those should definitely be photographed.♩

Moreover, getting detail shots of accessories in the bridal room is truly a fleeting moment. The time for preparation shots is incredibly precious.♡

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'Wedding Day Photo Instructions' Content ② Guest Moments

Don’t you wonder what guests are doing after they complete their registration before the ceremony?

Guests signing the carefully crafted wedding tree or looking at the welcome board filled with memories ♡

Being able to look back at these moments later through photos will bring joy!

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'Wedding Day Photo Instructions' Content ③ The Ceremony

While many guests will take photos during the ceremony, shots taken from seats tend to be at the same angle.

Since the photographer can move freely, make sure to request angles that show your dress in the most beautiful way.＊

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The flower shower during the exit is also a scene that should definitely be captured. The moment the flower shower is falling and the look of the aisle afterward is beautiful.♡

The train of your wedding dress decorated with fallen flower petals is a moment you’ll want to capture without a doubt.

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'Wedding Day Photo Instructions' Content ④ Bouquet Toss

For the bouquet toss after the ceremony, it’s recommended to take photos from the bride's perspective so you can see the guests’ faces too. You’ll want to capture those vivid moments.♡

Some brides opt for bouquet pulls instead of a toss.

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Don’t forget to ask for photos of the guests who received the bouquet too.＊

Looking back at the delighted guests in the photos will evoke a sense of happiness.

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'Wedding Day Photo Instructions' Content ⑤ Bride and Groom During the Reception

During the entrance scene and the cake cutting, the photographer will capture many photos.♡

While special moments are important, make sure to capture the bride and groom’s expressions while listening to the toasts from the main guests and friends.

Interestingly, these moments often go uncaptured, so it’s recommended to ask for them to be included.

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During the bride and groom's speech, it’s also great to have some shots capturing the guests' reactions too. Let’s get those teary-eyed moments on camera!

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'Wedding Day Photo Instructions' Content ⑥ Post-Change Photos

The wedding dress is typically worn for both the ceremony and reception, so it will naturally be captured in lots of photos.

The crucial part is after the outfit change! Be sure to request many pictures of you in your favorite colored dress or traditional attire.♩

Especially, the shots of your entrance from behind are not visible to guests, so consider asking for those to be captured.♡

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'Wedding Day Photo Instructions' Content ⑦ Venue Floral Arrangements

You’ll want to capture the beautiful floral arrangements that you carefully planned during meetings as a memory.♡ Request photos of the main table from the bride and groom’s perspective to evoke those feelings on the big day when you look back.♩

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Whole venue shots and guest table arrangements can only be taken by the photographer, so be sure to ask for these.♩

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'Wedding Day Photo Instructions' Content ⑧ Gifts to Parents

The climax of the wedding ceremony＊ the moment of presenting gifts to the parents and family who have supported you up to this point.

Emotional moments should definitely be captured. ♩ Having the photographer close by will make you feel sentimental when looking back at those photos.＊

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'Wedding Day Photo Instructions' Content ⑧ Bride and Groom Zexy Shot

Between exiting the ceremony and re-entering for the reception, the photographer will take photos of the couple.

If you haven't done a pre-shoot or post-shoot, especially decide on some poses you'd like for these shots.♡

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How to Create the 'Photo Instruction Sheet'♡

Once you’ve picked out the compositions and moments you want captured, compile them on paper or in a digital format that can be given to the photographer.

Organizing the points and scenes you want shot in Excel or Word is great, but having example photos may make it even clearer.♩

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To Capture Every Moment♡ The Important 'Photo Instruction Sheet'

On your wedding day, it’s easy to forget to give instructions amidst all the excitement. Make it a priority to create a 'photo instruction sheet' for the photographer by the day before so that every precious moment is captured.♡

You'll be looking forward to seeing the finished photos! ♩

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