WEDDING CHECKLIST The following is a list of suggested candids to serve as a guide for you and the photographer on your wedding day. This list is a very important tool to use to communicate your preferences, and those preferences will be observed as closely as possible. Please mark the box next to each item which describes a photo you would like to see in your preview album. It is important to know that all these poses are not possible to capture on film because of time and location restraints. Chip McGrath Photography can not guarantee any pose or be liable for any omissions of any participants. The following document will serve as "The Contract" between the YOU (we are contracting with the Bride) and Chip McGrath Photography. A word about TRADITION.... We respect your choice! Traditionally, the Bride and Groom have avoided seeing each other in their wedding attire before the ceremony. In recent years, many have chosen to observe this tradition in a different way. Many now prefer to set aside time before the ceremony for the Bride and Groom to share a special moment together. Immediately thereafter, formal portraits of the Bride and Groom are taken, as well as many other group pictures that previously were taken after the ceremony. Besides a more relaxed photography session, the guests and bridal party are usually grateful for the prompt appearance of the Bride and Groom at the reception.At the Bride's Home (or Church) before the ceremony, photos of the Bridal Preparations are taken. The beautifully posed and lighted photographs of the Bride, Bridesmaids, and Parents that will enhance your album are all taken prior to the wedding. It is important that ample time be given so that neither you nor the photographer are rushed. There are several factors that can be used to determine the time needed, such as distance to the Church, number of bridesmaids, additional relatives, and so on. Allow at least 90 minutes or two hours. Please arrange to have the flowers on hand before the photographer arrives. Delegate last minute details to individuals not directly involved in the Wedding. The bride should only be concerned with getting dressed and getting pictures. The list below is the basic chronological order in which we prefer to work. Session One--The GroomPortraits of Groom Groom looking at ring Groom and Best Man Groom and The Groomsmen Groom and Parents Groom with Siblings Groom and his family Groom with Ring Bearer Groom and Best Man checking the time Last instructions from clergyman Groomsmen "dragging" groom into church Session Two--The Bride Mother adjusting bride's veil Bride and Maid of Honor Flower girl admiring bride's gown Bridesmaids admiring ring Father placing penny in Bride's shoe Bride giving bouquets to attendants Bride putting boutonniere in dad's lapel Bride pinning on Mother's corsage Bride putting on finishing touches Portraits of the Bride Close-up of Bride and Parents Bride with Siblings Bride with Family Bride and Bridesmaids Bride in poses with friends helping Bride's Mother and Groom's Mother Signing of Marriage License Guest signing guest book Church Exterior scenic view Session Three--The Ceremony The following photographs are taken just prior to and during the ceremony, as Church Rules and time permit. Note: We strongly urge that friends with cameras refrain from taking photographs during the ceremony and the formal photography session. This will avoid violating church rules and customs, and it will avoid multiplicity of flash which can tire and confuse everyone. Also, any flash can interfere with the photographer's lighting equipment, which will prolong the session. Permission should be secured in advance should pictures be desired during the ceremony. Please note any rules or restrictions here: Most ceremony poses can be staged after the actual ceremony has been completed. Groom's Mother on usher's arm Bride's Mother on usher's arm Bride and Dad, close-up view Bride and bridesmaids in vestibule Bride and father in vestibule Bride, father, and attendants lined up View from rear as Bride goes down the aisle Time exposures from the rear of the church (no flash--natural light) General views during ceremony, if permitted Close-up views The kiss at the end of the ceremony Newlyweds coming down the aisle Close-up taken at rear of church Parents hugging and kissing couple Session Four--Bride and Groom Taken either before or after the ceremony, Formally Posed family groups make up a significant part of the couple's album. Please inform both sides of the family to be patient and be available for pictures. Please designate someone to help Grandparents. Posed pictures reenacting ceremony Bride and Groom and entire wedding party Couple with Flower Girl and Ring Bearer Bride and Groom, Best Man and Maid of Honor Bride and Groom and Bride's Family (Bride/Groom - Mom/Dad - Grandparents - Brothers/Sisters) Bride and Groom and Bride's Grandparents Bride and Groom and Bride's Parents Bride and Groom and Groom's Family (Bride/Groom - Mom/Dad - Grandparents - Brothers/Sisters) Bride and Groom and Groom's Grandparents Bride and Groom and Groom's Parents Portraits of the Bride and Groom Close-up of hands, emphasizing rings Outdoor or romantic views Please indicate location of formals: On platform On Steps of platform Outside Session Five--Reception and DepartureReceiving line at reception Photograph of Cake Bride and Groom posed by cake Cutting Cake Bride feeding Groom Groom feeding Bride Best Man giving toast Newlyweds toasting each other Bridal party toasting Newlyweds Bride and Groom having the first dance Photograph of Orchestra or Band Candid photographs of any special friends Photograph of the table settings The head table Photograph of gift table Spotlight of invitation and bouquet Bride and Groom looking at gifts Bride showing rings to girlfriends Friends and relatives congratulating couple General views of guests crowding around Candid of Clergyman congratulating newlyweds Candid of Soloist Bride and Groom in archway of Church Candids at the reception are a fun part of the wedding. This is your time, so feel free to call upon the photographer to take pictures of you with any special friends. Guests - Various Candids Bride throwing bouquet Ladies trying to catch bouquet Lucky lady with bouquet and Bride Groom removing garter from Bride's leg Groom throwing garter Guys trying to catch garter Groom with lucky? guy Newlyweds waving as they leave the reception Bride and Groom in "going away" attire Best Man and Ushers decorating car Guests throwing birdseed or blowing bubbles Bride and Groom leaving the Church Wedding party getting into cars Bride and Groom seated in car Newlyweds looking out rear window of car Additional POSES...special PEOPLE or EVENTS you would like photographed, please be specific:
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THE CONTRACT (Cont'd) Digital images are available on CDR or CDR-W and DVD formats Software and formats are subject to change with technology.
I authorize CHIP MCGRATH PHOTOGRAPHY to photograph my wedding, and I permit copies of the photographs to be used for display, advertising, and for sample purposes. Chip McGrath will provide at least 200 images using film and digital equipment. All materials are warranted and we stand behind all products provided. I understand the choices of packages as described (The Basic, Our Favorite, The Premium) and wish to have package photographed at our wedding. I understand a non-refundable $600.00 retainer is required to reserve our wedding date. Balance will be due before Bride and Groom receive any pictures. Photographers are not liable for any omitted posses. No refunds unless photographers are unable to show up or if there are no images provided of the wedding day. Damages are limited to the amount of the contract. All digital images are stored on CD. We make a promise not to intentionally delete any images and can not liable for any loss of data due to technical problems . We also make a promise to print the images that we think you would like to have but it is possible to pass over a great shot, So any images not printed within the limits of this package can be printed at the customers expense. The cost to edit and print a proof is $5.00 each. Email Address: [a confirmation will be sent to this email address] By submitting this online contract, you are agreeing to the terms of the contract. I Accept Initial:
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