A wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event. Beyond professional photographer shots, candid photos taken by guests become irreplaceable memories. This article compiles a checklist of must-capture moments and a plan for collecting photos from guests.
Scene-by-Scene Photography Checklist
Preparation to Ceremony
- Bride and groom getting ready (hair and makeup, dressing)
- Relaxed expressions in the waiting room
- Venue decorations and welcome board
- Reception desk activity
- The moment of vows during the ceremony
- Ring exchange
- Flower shower or rice shower
Reception
- Entrance scene
- Cake cutting
- The toast moment
- Table rounds
- Expressions during entertainment and speeches
- Re-entrance after outfit change
- Letter to parents and bouquet presentation
- Guests chatting and mingling
After-Party and Send-Off
- Two-shots of bride and groom with guests during send-off
- The moment of giving party favors
- Group photos
- After-party highlights
How to Guide Guests on Photography and Sharing
- Include QR code with invitations: Informing guests in advance increases participation on the day
- Distribute guide cards at reception: Create card-style flyers using PicTomo's QR flyer feature and hand them to everyone
- Place mini cards on tables: Add a message like "Upload your photos here!"
- MC announcements: Ask the MC to make announcements at the beginning and middle of the reception
Photo Sharing Timeline
Advance Preparation (Up to 1 Week Before)
- Create an album on PicTomo (Share Rewards auto-expand as participants join)
- Print QR flyers
- Ask the reception staff to distribute cards
On the Day
- Distribute cards at reception
- Place QR codes on tables
- Ask the MC to make announcements
The Following Days
- Re-share the album URL along with a thank-you message
- Batch download as ZIP if needed
Summary
For wedding photos, simply preparing two things — "a checklist to avoid missing shots" and "QR codes to collect guest photos" — can multiply your collection of memories many times over. Advance planning is the key to success.