Brody Lee Photo Company

Wedding Day

Shotlist & Experience Guide

Refined storytelling for adventurous, heartfelt moments.

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01

Getting Ready

Bride & Groom preparation moments

Bride & Bridal Party

Hair & Makeup close-ups

Confirm whether this will be done before coverage begins — we can photograph “final touches.”

Bride's wedding party get-ready moments — matching robes, shirts, etc.

This could be documenting any pre-wedding celebrations; mimosas, bridal party sharing gifts or wishes with the Bride, matching shirts/robes.

Bride's personal wedding items for flatlay of details

Dress, rings, shoes, perfume, bouquet or extra florals, heirlooms, veil, jewelry, stationery, vow books, etc.

Bride's wedding party in formal attire & candid moments a-plenty!!

Bride & Bridal Party final touches

Personal keepsakes that make for a fun ‘thank you’ gift later!

Bride getting into her dress

Request that the Bride's party be in full attire before this moment.

Bride's Person of Honor or family zipping / lacing the dress

Bride's Person of Honor placing the veil & sharing a quiet moment with the Bride

Wedding party celebrating with the Bride

This could be a fun reveal moment for the Bridal Party or more time for photos together as the Bridal Party.

Portraits of Bride WITH Bridal Party (solos & group)

Personal keepsakes that make for a fun ‘thank you’ gift later!

Portraits OF Bridal Party (solos)

Personal keepsakes that make for a fun ‘thank you’ gift later!

Groom & Groom's Party

Groom & Groomsmen fun moments before getting dressed — capturing the anticipation

Go over what's planned for groomsmen while the Bride is finishing getting ready.

Groom's detail items — suit hanging, cufflinks, shoes, anything specific to them

Have all detail items ready — vow books, both sets of rings, stationery, etc.

Groom's last grooming moments — prior to the jacket and tie, casual mafioso energy

These are fun if you've got a crew in your party that's always wanted to be in Peeky Blinders lol

Groom & Groomsmen suiting up

Putting on jackets, helping with ties, last minute shoe shines.

Groom with Persons of Honor or Family — tying tie or fixing jacket and well-wishes!

Groom & Groomsmen candid hang before heading out

Portraits of Groom WITH Groom's Party (solos & group)

Personal keepsakes that make for a fun ‘thank you’ gift later!

Portraits OF Groom's Party (solos)

Personal keepsakes that make for a fun ‘thank you’ gift later!

02

First Look

Emotional reveals before the ceremony — please check all that apply

Bride & Family — First Look

Please list all family members that you plan to share a First Look with.

Groom & Family — First Look

Please list all family members that you plan to share a First Look with.

Bride & Groom — First Look

Please share if there are any ways we can make this moment shine.

Portraits after First Look (solos)

Personal keepsakes that capture the anticipation & glow before the ceremony.

03

Storytelling Details

Final moments of anticipation

Venue Details

Florals / Installations / Custom Floral Pieces

Personalized Signage / Stationary

Tablescapes / Food / Catering

Reception Activities / Special Vendors

Desserts / Cake

Wedding party & B+G heading to ceremony location

Preparations & details of the ceremony space

Reception space details

Priority: capture full-room detail before the space fills.

Ceremony space details

Final prep — touch-ups, prayers, best wishes, loved ones sending love

04

Ceremony

Every vow, tear, & kiss

Guestbook / attendants / Guest Reactions

Parents & grandparents being seated

Groom's Party processional

Bridal Party processional

Flower girls & ring bearers

Bride down the aisle

Groom's reaction as Bride walks down the aisle

Standard ceremony coverage — vows, rings, readings

The Kiss

Pronouncement of Marriage

Couple's exit

Confirm any special exit details — petal toss, sparklers, ribbons, etc.

05

Family & Guest Portraits

Family and guests to be photographed for portraits (Not all guests, just ones you're snapping pictures with!)

Bride's Family & Guests

BRIDE's Parents

Include names and relation.

BRIDE's Siblings

Include names and relation.

BRIDE's Besties

Include names and relation.

BRIDE's Special Persons — grandparents, far-traveling guests, etc.

Include names and relation.

BRIDE with flower girl(s) & ring bearer

BRIDE's Extended Family — aunts, uncles, cousins, godchildren, etc.

Include names and relation.

Groom's Family & Guests

GROOM's Parents

Include names and relation.

GROOM's Siblings

Include names and relation.

GROOM's Besties

Include names and relation.

GROOM's Special Persons — grandparents, far-traveling guests, etc.

Include names and relation.

GROOM with flower girl(s) & ring bearer

GROOM's Extended Family — aunts, uncles, cousins, godchildren, etc.

Include names and relation.

Family Portrait Order

Photograph family groupings with Bride + Groom at ceremony location. Coordinate extended family groupings in advance — grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, and cousins. More people might mean a larger space to accommodate the size of the photo.

BRIDE family groupings

Parents —> Siblings —> Besties —> Special Persons —>

GROOM Family Groupings

Parents —> Siblings —> Besties —> Special Persons —>

Group Photo

Parents + Siblings —> Besties —> Special Persons —>

EXTENDED FAMILY Groupings

Location specific; Family —> Friends —> Next Group Photo

BRIDE & GROOM FAMILY Groupings — BIG family photo

Parents + Siblings + Special Persons + Extended Family

BRIDE & GROOM FRIEND Groupings

Besties —> Special Persons —> Extended Family

06

Wedding Party Portraits & Personalities

Wedding party members deserve to photos with the happy couple!

Bridal Party

Bridal party — quick formals at designated photo location (if they have not be snapped at Get-ready's)

MOH, BM's, Group Photo

Groom's Party

Groom's Party & Groomsmen — quick formals at designated photo location (if they have not be snapped at Get-ready's)

BM, GM, Group Photo

Combined Wedding Party

Combined wedding party — formal, at designated photo location TBD

Combined wedding party — candid group moments

07

Cocktail Hour

Jubilation for the happy couple, bar is open, vibes are good

Bar & vendor details — signature drinks, family-cooked specialty foods, craft appetizers

Speeches & toasts

Best Man, Maid of Honor, or any other special persons.

Parents of Bride & Groom, Grandparents

Large family & friend groups

Hometown buds, college roommates, long-time friends, etc.

Special friend groupings as needed

Flag Brody down in the moment for any unlisted groups.

Document the feeling of Mr & Mrs

08

Newlywed Portraits

Romantic, Authentic, and Natural

Capture the scene, the moment, the couple.

Bridal Moments

Celebrated, Loved, and Beauty.

Groom moments

Soul-bound, Smitten and Proud.

Special Requests

Please share how we can best tell your story: locations, heirlooms, etc. If there's nothing that comes to mind then the day will show us something fun — since you both have been planning for this day, I'm sure we'll find a magical moment!!

Couple · Sunset Session

Variety of shots across multiple locations — SUNSET TIMES VARY

This could be a few shots just as the light breaks the clouds and makes for a golden glow across the evening.

09

Reception

Celebration, dancing & send-off

Grand entrance / wedding party entrance

Guest reactions are great at this time too!

Speeches & toasts

Best Man, Maid of Honor, or any other selected speakers.

Parents of B+G — during speeches & toasts

Large family & friend group shots

Sorority, school friends, long-time friends, etc.

Special friend groupings as needed

Flag Brody down in the moment for any unlisted groups.

Dinner details — plating & meal presentation before serving

Bar & vendor details — signature drinks, family-cooked specialty foods

Family cooked meals, special foods made for the day, signature drinks.

Dancefloor

B+G first dance

Parent Dances

Fun dance floor coverage — energy, hype, full celebration

Special dances / group dances

Reception exit — special send-off

Confirm any specific exit logistics with couple & coordinator on the day.