Sentimental and precious moments are the most essential part of a wedding ceremony. With a good collection of wedding photos, these memories can be preserved in time. The secret to having fantastic wedding photos is to create a list of shots that you wanted to take on that day. By supplying your photographer with a list of must take shots, you can be sure to capture the most important of those moments so you’ll always remember. Make sure you discuss your expectations with your wedding photographer ahead of time for better results.

Below are the top 10 “must have” shots for a wedding ceremony.

1. Bride’s arrival with father (or individual responsible for giving the bride away).

2. Father, bride-to-be, and her attendants.

3. Father escorting the Bride up the aisle.

4. The first time the Bride and Groom are together.

5. Bride and Groom kissing.

6. The happy couple signs the register.

7. The Bride accompanying the Groom down the aisle.

8. Full length, posed shot of the happy couple.

9. Happy couple with their parents

10. The cake being cut by the Bride and Groom

Three helpful tips:

1. Arranging photography equipment. Make sure to have your camera checked so you can be sure it is in good working condition. Be prepared with more cameras you can use just in case they are needed.

2. Portable power source. Are the batteries fully charged? Have you got at least 2 sets of spare batteries (or more)? You may never need them, but if they run out, you are going to miss some special moments that will never be repeated!

3. Photo recording media (digital memory or film). Don’t skimp on recording media (whether memory cards or film); it doesn’t cost that much, and you will have extra money to spend if you’re not engaging a professional photographer. The same principle applies to memory/film; what if you get ready to take the picture of an unforgettable moment, and you find….

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