Ok, so today’s wedding photos list is covering formal portraits. I’ve been photographing weddings for 7 years and this list of combinations has been my go-to when I’m consulting with couples. Most people don’t have a lot of experience shooting, and that’s ok. This list is meant to make your formals fast and easy. So be sure to communicate with your family, planner, and photographer, and feel free to copy and paste this onto your own word document or google doc.

FORMAL PHOTOS COMBINATIONS LIST

Bride & Groom + Officiant

Bride & Groom + Bride’s Grandparents

Bride & Groom + Groom’s Grandparents

Bride & Groom + Both Immediate Families

Bride & Groom + Bride’s Immediate Family

Bride & Groom + Groom’s Immediate Family

Bride & Groom + Bridal Party

Groom + Groomsmen 

Groom + Individual Groomsmen

Bride + Bridesmaids 

Bride + Individual Bridesmaids

EXPLAINED

Bride & Groom + Officiant

Usually, the officiant is first to be photographed since they’re the least associated with either family.

Bride & Groom + Bride’s Grandparents

Bride & Groom + Groom’s Grandparents

Sometimes grandma and grandpa are up in age and I like to have them photographed early on to ensure they can have enough time to head to the reception. 

Bride & Groom + Both Immediate Families

Bride & Groom + Bride’s Immediate Family

Bride & Groom + Groom’s Immediate Family

I like to send the family to the reception before taking my time with the bridal party. 

Bride & Groom + Bridal Party

Groom + Groomsmen 

Groom + Individual Groomsmen

Bride + Bridesmaids 

Bride + Individual Bridesmaids

I hope this list helps you out! If you’re in the Austin area I’d love to hear from you!