edie59

i am going to take some pictures of my nephew wedding i was wondering what i shouild be taqking pictures of

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Hmmmm, your nephew would be a got start!!!
Maybe even the bride!!!😜👿😳
SS

jethro779 Loc: Tucson, AZ

Then maybe them shoving the cake in each others faces.

rwilson1942 Loc: Houston, TX

Look for sample photos on wedding photographers web pages.

10MPlayer Loc: California

Standard shots are of the bride and groom (together and separately) and the rest of the wedding party. Some photographers like to do a closeup of the bride and groom's hands emphasizing the rings. Then shots of the people at the tables and on the dance floor. As mentioned above check out a wedding photographers's page or a wedding album if you have one or can borrow one.

Rongnongno Loc: FL

Stay away from his wedding, as a photographer that is. I just read your previous posts and you are not ready.

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

If it is a garden party you might want to think about before and after pictures, as well as the event itself.

What were the weeds like before (see title), how was the garden like afterwards? Did you get any good dirt in your pictures?

A few formal shots with everybody looking happy are generally appreciated, plus a few candids with people up to their elbows and expressing themselves can sometimes be good, or alternatively can be really unappreciated.

Guess it depends on the situation.

It's your row to hoe....

MtnMan Loc: ID

Take what interests you.

If they have an enlightened photographer they will invite you to also shoot their setups.

Not all who style themselves as pros get that.

WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio

Bobbee

Here is my general list. BUT..........I think Ron may be right.

Wedding dress lying over a chair
Zipping up or buttoning the wedding dress
Mother of the bride fastening the bride's necklace
The bride's garter
The bride's veil
A close up of the bride's shoes peeking out from under the dress
Bride (Back of Dress close up)
Bride looking into a mirror
Bride looking out window
Bride and bridesmaids putting on makeup
Bride (Back of Dress-full body)
Bride pinning corsage/boutonniere on mother/father
Bride hugging parents
Bride touching up
Bride and parents leaving for ceremony
Bride with father in background
Groom tying tie
Groom looking into mirror
Bride looking out window
Groom pinning corsage/boutonniere on mother/father
Groom hugging parents
Bride and parents leaving for ceremony
Bride--side view
Bride--front
Bride--with Train elevated over head
Bride with Bridesmaids




Wedding Photography Shots At the Ceremony
Outside of ceremony site
Guests walking into ceremony site
Bride and father entering ceremony site
Parents being seated
Grandparents being seated
Maid of honor walking down the aisle
Bridesmaids walking down the aisle
Flower girl and ring bearer walking down aisle
Groom waiting for bride
Ceremony musicians
Officiate
Altar or canopy during ceremony
Close up of bride, just before she makes her entrance
Bride and father walking down aisle
Groom seeing bride for first time
The back of bride and father walking down the aisle – groom waiting in the distance
Bride's father and Bride hugging at end of aisle
Shot of the audience from the bride and groom's point of view
The unity ceremony
Close up of bride and groom saying the vows
Wide shot of bride and groom saying the vows
Exchanging the rings
Close up of hands
The kiss
Bride & Groom walking up the aisle
Receiving line
Bride & Groom outside on steps
Guests throwing confetti/rose petals/birdseed
Bride & Groom hugging guests, laughing, getting congratulations
Bride & Groom getting in car
Bride & Groom in back seat


Posed Wedding Photography before the Reception
Bride alone (full length)
Bride with Maid of Honor
Bride with bridesmaids
Groom with bridesmaids
Bride with parents
Bride & Groom together
Bride & Groom with parents
Couple with grandparents
Bride & Groom with families
Bride & Groom with entire wedding party
Bride & Groom with flower girl and ringbearer
Groom with parents
Groom with best man
Groom with groomsmen
Bride with groomsmen
Bride--angled over shoulder
Bride sitting on alter-depending on dress
Grandparents being seated
Mothers being seated
Groom images full body and close up
Bridal Party entering
Groom--seated on stool
Bride Entering
Groom--formal
Bridal Party on Alter
Groom--casual
Bride and Groom
Groom--jacket over shoulder
Exchange of Vows
Exchange of Rings
Couple--facing each other
Unity Candle Lighting
Couple--facing each other--looking at camera
Presentation of Couple
Couple--kissing
Exiting the church
Couple--groom on one knee
Receiving line
Couple--angled towards each other
Couple--angled head on shoulder
Bride with Maid of Honor
Bride with Bridesmaid & Flower girls
Groom with Bridesmaids & Flower girls
Groom and Best Man
Groom and Groomsmen
Groom, Groomsmen, and Ring Bearer
Bride, Groomsmen, and Ring Bearer
Groom with ushers
Bridal Party
Bridal Party with Flower girl & Ring Bearer
Bridal Party with Flower girl, Ring Bearer, and ushers
Couple with parents
Bride with father



During the Reception (list these shots in the order they will happen)
Outside of reception site
Bride & Groom arriving
Bride & Groom greeting guests
Table centerpieces
Table setting
Bride & Groom's table (head table)
Musicians or DJ
Guest book
Place card table
Close-up of bride and groom's place card
Wedding cake
Groom's cake
Gift table
Decorations (specify which _________________________)
A shot of bride & groom with guests at each table
Bride with college alums
Groom with college alums
The buffet or, if having table service, a dinner serving
Bride & Groom's first dance
Bride & Father dancing
Groom & Mother dancing
Guests dancing
Bride & Groom cutting the cake
Bride & Groom feeding each other cake
Toasts (specify who is giving them: ____________________)
Bride & Groom drinking champagne
Signing the marriage license
Bride throwing bouquet
Groom retrieving garter
Groom tossing garter
Garter/Bouquet dance
The getaway car
Bride & Groom leaving party
Bride & Groom driving away
Couple--Bride in front Groom behind on side Cake
Couple--Groom sitting
Bride arms around neck/chest
Couple with cake
Couple--Groom sitting Bride with hand on shoulder holding flowers
Cutting Cake
Couple--on floor using legs as back rest
Feeding Cake
Couple--on floor back to chest
Toast(s)
Couple Kissing
Head Table

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

Are they pulling weeds before or after the wedding? You probably want to do all the photography before they get grass stains on the wedding gown or the best man rips his tux from bending over for the dandelions.



Yes, of course I see there was a typo. But it is a funny one.

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

Oh, Boy!

aellman Loc: Boston MA

Get a book on wedding photography, and/or look for resources online, especially on YouTube. Wedding photos fall into two categories: posed shots (formals) and candids. You will want to shoot both. Most importantly, don't walk in there without educating yourself and being thoroghly prepared. You will asking for disaster.
Here are a few resources I came across:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5IZz5VwQNw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UuXB7FC-A8 (More than you need but some very good stuff)
http://digital-photography-school.com/wedding-photography-tutorials-for-wedding-photographers/
http://www.techradar.com/us/how-to/photography-video-capture/cameras/10-wedding-photography-mistakes-every-beginner-will-make-and-how-to-get-better-1320905
http://iso.500px.com/5-wedding-photography-tips-you-need-to-know-before-shooting-your-first-wedding/

Good luck > Alan

Rathyatra Loc: Southport, United Kingdom

[quote=edie59]i am going to take some pictures of my nephew wedding i was wondering what i shouild be taqking pictures of[/quote

Perhaps a close up of the weedkiller lol!

aellman Loc: Boston MA

Don't doubt it for a second... you are taking on a huge responsibility. I would have great reservations about going it alone, given your lack of experience.

If you could find someone who has worked on weddings as a photographer's assistant (second shooter) and bring them along, it will save you a lot of heartache and help you with both photography and logistics. Introduce this person as your assistant, although in reality they will be providing the expertise. This isn't very expensive and a REALLY good investment in your sanity and future family relations.
Find an assistant by Googling "Photographer's assistant <your location>" You may also have good results by calling a local professional photog, explaining that you're an amateur family member, and asking who they can recommend as an assistant. Some will see you as a competitor, but I bet someone will help you.

Feel free to send me a personal message if I can be of more help. I have about 50 weddings under my belt. Best of luck >Alan