A shot list is a planned checklist of the specific photographs you intend to capture during a shoot, usually grouped by category or moment. It keeps you from forgetting must-have images in the moment, aligns you with the client on expectations, and gives an assistant or second shooter a clear reference. This tool builds an editable, printable one for weddings, portraits, products, editorial, real estate, events and newborns.
A wedding shot list should cover getting-ready and detail shots (dress, rings, invitation suite), the first look and couple portraits, the ceremony (processional, vows, ring exchange, first kiss, recessional), family and wedding-party groupings, and the reception (entrance, first dance, toasts, cake, dancing, send-off). Family groupings are the part most worth writing down by name so no combination is missed.
Anchor the timeline on the ceremony start time, then work backward through family portraits, wedding-party portraits, the first look and getting-ready, and forward through cocktail hour, reception events and dancing. Reserve the couple's portraits for the evening golden hour whenever possible. This generator does the backward-and-forward math for you from a single ceremony time.
Yes. That is the point. Print it, download it or copy it and send it to the couple, planner or brand so everyone works from the same plan. A shared shot list and timeline is one of the clearest signals of a professional, organized photographer.
Yes. The tool is free to use in your browser with no signup required. Nothing is installed, and you can run as many calculations as you need for planning. Confirm critical figures with product data or a licensed professional before construction.