ALL WEDDINGS

RELY ON

TIMELINES

Wedding party poses outside on sunny day wearing light blue bridesmaid dresses and navy suits with floral bouquets.

There are so many moving parts, so many participants, and so many ways things can go wrong on a wedding day. I know this isn't the most exciting aspect of the wedding planning, but this is the one thing that can make or break your photography. 

Wedding party in formal black attire and white gown pose together on Mediterranean-style patio with cypress trees.

I develop the process of creating our own photography timeline, and it starts from my first conversation with the client.


The couple chose us because of our experience, our talent, and our expertise. To be able to deliver that, we need to set ourselves up for success to ensure they get the absolute best results from their photographs. 


We understand the importance of timing everything just right around the lighting, around the specific images or ideas the couple has, or around the limitations of the venue or wedding party. And it's up to us to communicate that to the couple, so that we're all on the same page. 


In order to build a perfect timeline, we need to consider these three tips:

Tip #1. First Look 

Tip #2. Sunset Hour 

Tip #3. Bridal Party 


Take a look at my sample wedding day timeline  and use it as a starting point for your own timeline. I'm here for any questions.

SAMPLE TIMELINE

  • 12:30-1:00p Anna Shastie Team to arrive 
  • 1:00-2:30p Bride Get Dressed/Portraits 
  • 2:45-2:50p First look
  • 2:50-3:30p Couple Portraits
  • 3:30-4:00p Bridal Party Portraits
  • 4:00-4:30p Family Portraits
  • 4:30-5:00p Couple Refresh
  • 5:00-5:30p Ceremony
  • 5:30-6:30p Cocktail Hour
  • 6:10-6:20p Couple Sunset Portraits
  • 6:35p Reception - Introduction
  • 6:50p Welcome Toasts
  • 7:30p Speeches
  • 9:00p Cake Cutting
  • 10:30p Photography Coverage Ends 

Bonus! 

FAMILY FORMAL SHOT LIST

BRIDAL PARTY

Bride +Bridesmaids 

Bride + Each bridal party member individually 

Groom + Groomsmen

Groom + Each bridal party member individually


Couple + Entire bridal party

Couple + Flower girl and ring bearer



FAMILY

Couple + Groom's parents

Couple + Groom's parents + siblings

Couple + Groom's parents + siblings + spouses/ kids

Couple + Groom's grand parent(s)


Couple + Bride's parents

Couple + Bride's parents + siblings

Couple + Bride's parents + siblings + spouses/ kids

Couple + Bride's parents + grand parent(s)


Couple + Both sets of parents

Couple + Both sets of families