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Photography & videography: Shot lists and family photos

List family groupings and important people; 10–15 groupings takes about 30–45 minutes.

The key points

Biggest group first
Names, not just roles
A person to gather groups
Divorced and blended families planned

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Photos & videoMake room for the photos — and the morning

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Photos & videoThe wedding photo shot list (including family groupings)

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How do we organize family photos?

List groupings in order from largest to smallest, name a relative who knows everyone to gather people, and keep it to about 10–15 groupings.

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How many family photos should we plan?

About 10–15 groupings, which takes 25–45 minutes.

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When should family photos happen?

Before the ceremony (after a first look) or immediately after, during the cocktail hour.

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Do we need a shot list for our photographer?

Not for every pose. A short list of family groupings, important people and cultural moments is what helps most.

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