The Must-Have Wedding Photos Every Couple Should Capture
You’ve spent months planning — from selecting the perfect venue to designing your invitations and curating your registry. Every detail deserves to be remembered.
Your wedding day will fly by, and having the right photographer ensures you can relive each moment — from the big kiss to the quiet tears no one else noticed. Whether you're getting married beneath the Spanish moss in Charleston, lakeside in Columbia, or on a rooftop in Atlanta, here are the essential wedding photos you’ll never regret capturing.
1. The Details That Tell Your Story
Before the day begins, your photographer will document the items you’ve poured your heart into: the invitation suite, heirloom rings, perfume bottles, florals, dress, and shoes. These set the tone for your album.
Wedding flat lay with vow books, rings, and invitation in Mount Pleasant, SC
2. The Getting Ready Moments
This is when the butterflies start fluttering. From champagne toasts with your bridesmaids to quiet moments with your parents, these photos are filled with emotion and anticipation.
Bridesmaids laughing and popping champagne during getting ready photos in Charleston
3. The First Look
One of the most emotional moments of the day — whether it’s done privately before the ceremony or during the aisle walk — your partner’s reaction is unforgettable.
4. The Ceremony from Every Angle
This is where it all comes together — wide shots of the setting, close-ups of vows, emotional guests, and your first kiss.
Wedding ceremony under a massive live oak tree in the Southeast
5. The Just-Married Glow
That freshly married moment deserves its own spotlight. Capture the raw joy and sweet relief immediately after saying “I do.”
6. Family & Group Portraits (But Make Them Fun)
Beyond the posed shots, let’s catch the hugs, laughs, and tiny moments between generations. These tell your family’s story.
7. Golden Hour Portraits
There’s no light like golden hour. This is your chance to sneak away, take a breath, and soak it all in together.
Bride and groom kissing at golden hour on a Charleston street
8. The Reception Magic
Dance floor laughs, first dances, toasts, and twirls — the reception is where the energy really shines. Let’s capture that vibe.
Wedding reception dance floor with guests letting loose in Charleston, SC
9. The Exit (Sparklers, Confetti & Vintage Cars)
Make your exit as memorable as your entrance — whether it’s a tunnel of sparklers or a romantic getaway car.
