Ladies (and gentleman) what kinds of photos would you (or would have) like to see from your wedding?

Most importantly, you should consult with your bride and groom. Ask them to make a list of any special shots that they would like to have- for example, if the bride wants a picture with her great aunt Millie, or the groom wants a picture with his co-workers. You only get one chance to get all the right shots, so make sure you get as much info from them as possible! Make sure to get an itenerary from them so you know how the night will go and you know when and where the events will be happening.

Other than their specific requests, make sure you get all of the formal shots done (whole bridal party, bride with bridesmaids, bride and groom with family, etc.). And some candids of everyone getting ready before the ceremony and cutting loose at the reception!

Mix styles somewhat- take some artsy pictures (angled, shadowed, etc.), as well as some facing forward, well lit shots. I loved our engagement pictures that our photographer took, but we didn't really have even one good shot where we were both smiling and looking at the camera! And we wanted one like that for the paper! So it's good to have both styles in there!

I LOVE candid shots of the bride and groom, they always turn out nice. Another one that is always fun is the groom with all of the bridesmaids and the bride with all of the groomsmen, love that one. Make sure you get an individual shot of the bride with each bridesmaid and groom with each groomsman/usher, get one with the kids if they have any in the wedding. Oh, and can you believe this... at my cousin's wedding, the photographer forgot to take one of the bride and her Mom! Probably one of the most important shots, don't miss it!

* solo shots of the bride and groom, and photos of the two of them together

* pics with parents, siblings and grandparents

* bridal party photos (posed, and candids) - also "fun" pictures of them laughing or horsing around or dancing

* tight detail shots (shoes, hairstyle, jewelry, stationery and invites and programs, food, cake, the couple's hands and rings)

* pictures of the rings sitting on other objects (piano keys, Bible, in someone's hand, family photos)

* shots of the couple walking away, from the back

* shots under an umbrella if it's raining

* family members' reactions to first dance, ceremony, cake cutting, etc.

The only photos I really wanted was a portrait of my husband and I, and a portrait of my husband and I with his kids. We also got a portrait of just the kids and my hubby and just his kids as well as ones of my parents and his mother and step-father. We also took the opportunity to have a photo (with a change of vest) of my husband and all his siblings. We chose not to have attendants, so having all the attendant photos was unnecessary.

There are checklists here and there online of what people want. I'd find a few and print them out then talk to the bride about what is most important to her. We tried to keep the formal photos to a minimum. I love the photos taken during the reception. In fact, one of my relatives who attended has since died and I sent a copy of the photo to his kids - they loved it and used it during the funeral.

I want to have family shots but I look forward for alot of bride and groom shots. For example, doing our vows, signing marriage certificate,and as we walk out. The little moments count to me.

I love the candids...the bride getting ready, the guests dancing, people laughing...all the moments that are often forgotten because they are smaller. I love black and white and sepia photos as well..they give the photos a classic feel to the photos.

we want

1)me (bride) on my own

2)groom on his own

3)a couple of us both

4)some with us and his parents

5)some with us and my parents

6) then us with both sets of parents

7)us with our daughter who also happens to be the flower girl

8)bride and MOH

9)groom and BM

10)bride, groom, MOH and BM

11)not forgetting bride and groom with the minister who performed the ceremony

after that we have asked all of the guests to bring along their own cameras and take thier own pics then post them on to a webiste for us to get some pretty cool random pics

it seems alot but you have to be detailed with your photographer otherwise they wont know what you want