I am a checklist person. I have checklists on my computer, on my phone, written down… everywhere. So it’s no surprise that I’ve had a wedding day gear checklist from day one! I actually have a mini one for the “night before” a wedding, and one for the day of.

This list is totally free for you to use for yourself! Feel free to copy and modify it for your needs- just don’t claim it as your own, please!

Here’s the running list:

Day Before a Wedding

• Charge camera batteries
• Format SD cards
• Lay out wedding day outfit
• Print off two timelines and family formals lists
• Review the couple’s questionnaire
• Text the bride + second shooter (about how excited you are + any last minute details)
• Make sure I have each of my bags- roller bag, details bag, and emergency kit + any extra items that don’t go in bags
• Quick check to make sure all my gear is there

Day of wedding:

• 6 camera lenses
• 2 camera bodies
• Business cards
• Formatted SD cards
• 4 charged batteries
• Battery charger
• 3 flashes with new batteries
• 2 flash brackets
• Plenty of extra AA batteries for flashes
• Phone charger with car outlet
• Timeline & family formals list (for me and second shooter)
• Plastic rain covers for cameras + clear tarp
• Laptop
• Laptop charger
• Hard drive (for second shooter)
• Holdfast camera strap
• Payment for second shooter
• Details bag
• Emergency bag
• Light stand
• Umbrella
• Rain boots
• Extra water
• My Bible
• GPS (if the wedding isn’t in the city)
• Poster board (for wedding details)
• Watch
• Sync capture times on both cameras

I believe it is SO important to at least have a list and look it over before every wedding! Every time I’ve failed to do this, I forget at least one thing (most commonly my lightstand for my flash). So even if you don’t want to use mine, I highly encourage you to create one for yourself!!

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