Taking photos with family on your wedding day can be so special and fun...


But where should you start? It can feel overwhelming to gather a comprehensive list; after all, you don't want to leave anyone out! Fear not-- I've done most of the leg-work for you. Here is a general list of common family combinations to pull from for your big day. If you are one of my couples, simply copy and paste this list into the email box below the article, customize it according to yours/your fiancé's unique family's needs, and press send so that I can add it to my notes. Rest assured that you won't have to think about it again, as I will conduct the entire family-photo process!


Bride's Family Photo List:

Bride & mom

Bride & dad

Bride, mom & dad

Bride & siblings

Mom & dad

Bride, mom, dad, & siblings


Groom's Family Photo List:

Groom & mom

Groom & dad

Groom , mom & dad

Groom & siblings

Mom & dad

Groom, mom, dad, & siblings


Combined Families Photo List:

Couple & Bride's parents

Couple, Bride's parents & siblings

Couple & Bride's siblings

Couple & Bride's grandparents

Couple, Bride's parents, siblings, & grandparents

Couple & Groom's parents

Couple, Groom's parents & siblings

Couple & Groom's siblings

Couple & Groom's grandparents

Couple, Groom's parents, siblings, & grandparents


I hope that this helps take some of the pressure off! Don't hesitate to alter this list however you desire; it is YOUR special day, and I'm here to capture the people and memories most dear to your heart. Happy planning!

Are you one of my couples?


  1. Copy and paste the list above into the message box.
  2. Customize it according to yours/your fiancé's family's needs.
  3. Press send, and never think about it again!