How to Build the Best Wedding Photography Timeline

If you’ve booked 8 hours of wedding photography, you’re covered for all the important moments from getting ready to dance floor magic. Here's a breakdown of the photos we typically capture throughout the day:

Getting Ready (1 - 1.5 hrs)

Detail Shots (Rings, Dress, Bouquet, Invites)

Candid moments with your crew

Getting dressed & final touches

First Look (Optional - 30 mins)

The big reveal between you two

Sweet reactions and quiet moments

A few portraits while emotions are fresh

Wedding Party + Couple Portraits (1 hr)

Full wedding party shots

Bride/bridesmaids & groom/groomsmen

Couple portraits

Ceremony (30–60 mins)

Walking down the aisle

Vows, rings, first kiss

The recessional as newlyweds

Family Formals (20–30 mins)

Shot list planned ahead of time

Quick, organized, and painless with our help

Smiling faces of the people you love most

Golden Hour Couple Portraits (20 mins)

Soft light, romantic vibe

Just the two of you soaking in the day

Reception Highlights (2–2.5 hrs)

Grand entrance, dinner details

Toasts, speeches, & first dances

Candid guest moments, dance floor energy

Cake cutting, bouquet toss, fun traditions

Final Shots

Last-call dances, fun night portraits

Sparkler exit or special send-off