Wedding Photography Checklist for Photographers

My wedding photography checklist is something I never shoot a wedding without and today, I’m sharing it with you! With wedding season just around the corner, I thought it would be helpful to give you a peek inside how I prepare my camera bag the day before the wedding and what other essentials I bring along.

Whether you’ve been photographing weddings for years, or this is your first, I hope this quick guide becomes a valuable resource as you prepare for this year’s wedding season.

I like to keep things simple with a two-bag system that I’ve used for years.

One bag is my camera bag. This is the one I carry all day. It has everything I need to shoot an entire wedding.

The other bag stays close by. I don’t carry it everywhere. It’s mostly for the reception or backup.

I created a wedding photography checklist I use before each wedding I photograph to make sure that I never miss anything. Because there’s nothing worse than driving to a wedding and realizing you forgot something important.

Bag One: My Go-To Camera Bag

Bag Two: The Reception/Just-in-Case Bag

💡 Pro Tip: Add a Styling Kit

One of my favorite little additions lately? A curated set of styling items. If you love detail shots, this can really elevate your flat lays. Think fabric swatches, ribbon, ring boxes, and more. Mine includes:

  • velvet ring boxes
  • spools of ribbon
  • fabric backdrops
  • acrylic styling blocks
  • small scissors
  • neutral trays
  • floral clippers
  • was seals

My Favorite Styling Items

 

wedding photography checklist

 

So there you have it, my tried and true two-bag system. It’s not fancy, but it works! This wedding photography checklist has saved me more than once. Want a printable version? I’ve got you! 👉 Grab it here, it’s free!

Do you have a wedding day checklist? I would love to see what’s on your list if you have one. If you don’t, I hope this post serves as a great resource to you in getting all set for a wedding day. Happy shooting!

 

 

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  1. Michele says:

    Thanks for sharing your list! I am just starting to do weddings and also a list lover.

    I am curious which Macro filters you are using as I am considering these as well.

    Thanks again for your insights, your work is lovely!

    ~michele

  2. Monashee says:

    Great list!! The shoes and change of clothes is a good one. I just had a wedding, and my shoes broke. Luckily I had a spare pare. Phew.

  3. Jess Bulloss says:

    We have a wedding coming up soon and this will be a BIG help! Thank you!

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