Wedding Photography: The Beginner’s Shot Guide

The Wedding Photography Guide is your essential companion for shooting a full wedding day with confidence, clarity and consistency. Whether you’re preparing for your very first wedding or you’re looking to refine your workflow for the season ahead, this guide breaks down exactly what to shoot, when to shoot it, and how to approach every part of the day like a professional.

Created by Danny Bligh, full-time wedding photographer, filmmaker and educator, this guide is packed with real-world experience from years of shooting weddings across the UK. Inside, you’ll find practical advice, lens recommendations, prompts, lighting suggestions and clear shot lists for every stage of the wedding day - from morning prep to the evening party.

What’s Inside

• Getting Ready - how to approach the morning, build rapport and capture natural, storytelling moments
• Ceremony - where to stand, what to prioritise and how to handle different lighting situations
• Confetti, Groups & Couples - simple prompts, clean direction and must-have shots
• The Wedding Breakfast - speeches, décor, room details and candid guest photography

This isn’t a rigid checklist - it’s a practical guide that teaches you how to think like a wedding photographer. Everything is written in simple, actionable steps so you can take it straight into your next booking.

Perfect For

• New wedding photographers shooting their first weddings
• Photographers transitioning from hobbyist to paid work
• Second shooters wanting structure and confidence
• Anyone who wants a simple, reliable plan for the whole wedding day

Why You’ll Love It

• Easy to follow, beginner-friendly layout
• Covers every major part of the wedding day
• Helps you stay calm, confident and prepared
• Written from real, hands-on wedding experience
• Ideal as a reference guide on your phone or printed for your camera bag

If you’re ready to capture weddings with more confidence, more creativity and clearer direction, this guide will take you from unsure to prepared - long before you even arrive at the venue.

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