At Hurst Pictures, we absolutely love weddings — each one is a beautiful story waiting to be told.
We live for the laughter, tears, and unforgettable moments that make your day truly one-of-a-kind.
Capturing those memories so you can relive them for a lifetime is not just our job — it’s our passion.

Wedding Flowers and Book
Wedding ceremony outdoors with bride, groom, and bridesmaids holding bouquets, on a sunny day.
A group of people gathered outdoors at night for a celebration, including children and adults, with string lights overhead and wooden fence in the background. The woman in the center is exchanging rings with the man, surrounded by others holding bouquets of flowers, some smiling and clapping.
A wedding party walking arm-in-arm outdoors on a sunny day with green grass and trees in the background.

Wedding Photography & Videography Checklist

1. Pre-Wedding Preparation

  • Initial Consultation

    • Meet with couple to discuss vision, style, and must-have shots

    • Review wedding day timeline and locations

    • Confirm special traditions, cultural elements, or surprises

  • Planning & Logistics

    • Visit venues for lighting and layout scouting as needed

    • Confirm photography/videography permissions with venues

    • Create a shot list with the couple’s input

  • Engagement/Pre-Wedding Shoot

    • Select location

    • Capture romantic, casual, and posed shots for announcements/invitations

2. Wedding Day – Photography Shots

Pre-Ceremony

  • Bride getting ready: dress, shoes, jewelry, bouquet, hair & makeup

  • Groom getting ready: suit, cufflinks, boutonnière, watch

  • First look (if planned)

  • Detail shots: rings, invitations, vows, décor

Ceremony

  • Venue-wide shots and décor

  • Guests arriving and being seated

  • Wedding party entrance

  • Processional & bride’s entrance

  • Vows and ring exchange

  • First kiss

  • Recessional

Portraits

  • Couple portraits (variety of poses and backdrops)

  • Wedding party group shots

  • Family formals

  • Candid moments between formal poses

Reception

  • Venue and décor before guests enter

  • Grand entrance of the couple

  • First dance, parent dances

  • Toasts & speeches

  • Cake cutting

  • Bouquet and garter toss

  • Dance floor candids

  • Guest interactions

3. Wedding Day – Videography Coverage

  • Establishing shots of the venue and surroundings (drone if possible)

  • Bride and groom prep sequences

  • Audio recording of vows, speeches, and toasts

  • Multi-angle ceremony coverage

  • Slow-motion shots for cinematic moments

  • Guest reactions and candid interactions

  • Reception highlight clips

  • End-of-night send-off (sparklers, car, or other exit)

4. Post-Wedding – Editing & Delivery

  • Back up all files to multiple locations

  • Edit photo selections for color, lighting, and composition

  • Create a highlight video and a full-length film

  • Sync audio for speeches and vows

  • Apply color grading and special effects (if part of style)

  • Deliver via online gallery, USB, or custom keepsake box

  • Offer optional printed albums or extra highlight reels

A bride and groom sit closely on a vintage cream-colored sofa outdoors, with the groom kissing the bride's forehead. The bride has long dark hair, a white lace wedding gown, and a veil, and is holding a bouquet of white and blush roses. The background includes trees with fall foliage and a blurred open space.