Wedding Moments You Don’t Want to Miss: Shot Lists for Emotion-Driven Photography & Film
The most powerful wedding photos and films aren’t always the posed ones—they’re the moments that happen in between. The tears, the laughter, the quiet glances you didn’t even realise you made. At West Beach Weddings, we believe an emotion-driven approach is what turns an album or film into a story. Here’s our list of the wedding moments you won’t want to miss—so you can be sure your day is remembered the way it felt.
Pre-Ceremony Magic
The hours before the ceremony are full of anticipation and tenderness. Key shots to capture:
Bridal party getting ready, laughter over champagne
Groom’s finishing touches—tying a tie, fastening cufflinks
Parents seeing their child in wedding attire for the first time
Flat-lays of stationery, rings, and special keepsakes
The First Look
Whether it’s a private reveal or the moment you walk down the aisle, that first look is charged with raw emotion.
A private “first look” session before the ceremony
The groom’s reaction as the bride enters the aisle
Guests’ faces during the reveal
The Ceremony
Ceremonies are the heart of the wedding day. Don’t miss:
Walking down the aisle
Exchanging vows and rings
The first kiss
Reactions from guests, especially parents or grandparents
Just Married Moments
The moments right after you say “I do” are some of the most joy-filled:
The recessional (walking back up the aisle as newlyweds)
Confetti toss, flower petals, or bubbles in the air
First hugs from family and friends
Reception Highlights
The reception is where the stories unfold—big and small:
Entrances as a married couple
Toasts and speeches (cue the happy tears)
Cutting the cake
The first dance (and maybe the last dance too!)
Dance floor candids—unfiltered joy
Quiet In-Between Moments
Sometimes, the shots couples treasure most aren’t on the list at all. That’s why we always look for:
The stolen glances between you two when no one else is looking
Kids twirling on the dance floor
Guests laughing at inside jokes
Those little details you worked hard on—flowers, menus, décoralia.
How We Capture Emotion-Driven Moments
At West Beach Weddings, we don’t just tick boxes on a shot list—we focus on telling the story of your day through emotion. We’ll capture the planned highlights and the unplanned in-betweens, so you’ll relive your wedding exactly as it felt.
Planning Your Wedding? Let’s Create Your Shot List
Ready to make sure none of your big or little moments slip away? Let’s chat about how we can create a personalised shot list for your WA wedding.