Wedding Portrait Guide – Family & Group Shots


This list is a general starting point to help us plan your family and group portraits efficiently. You're welcome to adjust, add, or remove anything based on your needs and family dynamics.

✅ Why it matters:

  • Helps us know how much time to allot.
  • Ensures we don’t miss important people.
  • Keeps the session organized and smooth.
  • Gives you peace of mind on your wedding day.

💡 Important Notes:

  • Please let me know if there are any sensitive family dynamics (e.g. individuals who shouldn’t stand next to each other or be in the same photo).
  • If you're expecting elderly guests or young kids in these photos, we may want to schedule their groupings earlier for their comfort.
  • Share any cultural or traditional combinations you’d like included!


👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Family Portraits

👰 Bride Alone

🤵 Groom Alone

💑 Bride & Groom

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Immediate Family


Groom’s Side

  • Groom with Parents
  • Groom with Mom 💕
  • Groom with Dad 👨
  • Couple with Groom’s Parents
  • Couple with Groom’s Siblings



Bride’s Side

  • Bride with Parents
  • Bride with Mom 💕
  • Bride with Dad 👨
  • Couple with Bride’s Parents
  • Couple with Bride’s Siblings



👵👴 Extended Family

  • Couple with Immediate Family + Aunts, Uncles, Cousins
  • (We can break this down into smaller groups if needed to manage time.)


🌟 Extra Combinations (Optional but recommended)

  • Bride or Groom with Grandparents 👵👴
  • Couple with Both Sets of ParentsCouple with Godparents / Mentors
  • Friends from College / University 🎓
  • High School Friends
  • Work Friends / Colleagues 💼
  • Religious Group / Community Group
  • Couple with Officiant / Imam / Priest



Wedding Party


  • Bride with Bridesmaids
  • Bride with EACH Bridesmaid
  • Groom with Groomsmen
  • Groom with EACH Groomsman
  • Couple with entire Wedding Party
  • Couple with Flower Girl / Ring Bearer


📝 Important Pro Tips:

  • Appoint a friend or family member who knows the guests to help wrangle people for group shots. Ideally from each side!
  • Bring a printed list on the day-of and share it with your coordinator and other vendors who may need it.
  • If there’s limited time, prioritize the “must-haves” and we’ll work our way down the list.
  • If we run out of time, or we family/relatives are missing we can always take photos during the reception before the dances.


Please feel free to trip and adjust to your needs and family!