Group Photos
Advice for writing your group shot list.
PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR VIPs
Keep your group shot list simple. Focus on immediate family and your bridal party so we can capture the most important people without taking you away from the celebrations for too long.
You’re welcome to include extended family, but the longer the list, the more time it takes. I recommend keeping immediate family and the bridal party as your ‘must-haves’, then capturing extended family and friends naturally throughout the day.
It’s a more relaxed, free-flowing and modern approach — giving you a great mix of organised shots and candid moments.
How I work
Right after the ceremony, I’ll organise a confetti throw (if you’re having one), then step back to capture all the hugs and congratulations. After that, we’ll gather everyone for a full group photo.
Once those moments are covered, I’ll ask the bridal party and immediate families to follow me and we’ll quickly work through your group list.
Keep your list focused on immediate family and the bridal party, starting with the largest groups first. If there are elderly grandparents, place them at the top so they’re not waiting around.
Typical Group List
Bride & groom with their children
Bride & groom with bride’s family (parents, siblings, in-laws, nieces, nephews, grandparents)
Bride with mum & dad
Bride with mum
Bride with dad
Bride and siblings
Bride & groom with both parents
Bride & groom with groom’s family (parents, siblings, in-laws, nieces, nephews, grandparents)
Groom with mum & dad
Groom with mum
Groom with dad
Groom and siblings
Bride & groom with bridal party (bridesmaids, flowergirls, best man, groomsmens, page boy)
Bride and bridesmaids (additional after ceremony photo)
*Groom usually has had his photos with his party outside already
Typical Group List
Bride & groom with everyone!
Bride & groom with their children
Bride & groom with bride’s family (parents, siblings, in-laws, nieces, nephews, grandparents)
Bride with mum & dad
Bride with mum
Bride with dad
Bride and siblings
Bride & groom with both parents
Bride & groom with groom’s family (parents, siblings, in-laws, nieces, nephews, grandparents)
Groom with mum & dad
Groom with mum
Groom with dad
Groom and siblings
Bride & groom with bridal party (bridesmaids, flowergirls, best man, groomsmens, page boy)
Bride and bridesmaids (additional after ceremony photo)
*Groom usually has had his photos with his party outside already
Typical timeline for a full day
Andy arrives
10.00
Get kit organised and capture a few establishing shots.
Bridal preparations
10.30
Capturing candid moments as they happen and bridal details.
Groom, best man & groomsmen
11.30
Arrive halfway through prep for natural moments — then outside once you’re ready.
Bride photos
12.15
Bridesmaids dressed, bride’s dress being tied. The final 20 minutes with everyone ready is ideal.
Ceremony
13.00
Photographing the ceremony from multiple angles, with minimal distraction.
Drink reception & photos
14.00
Confetti, hugs, family photos, couple photos and more.
Speeches
16.00
A great time to capture all the emotions and laughter
Couple evening photos
19.00
Additonal couple photographs, often at an additional location out with your venue
First dance
20.00
First dance, then 30 minutes of the party in full swing.