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.

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Wedding ceremony outdoors with bride, groom, and bridesmaids holding bouquets, on a sunny day.
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.