Timeline template · Photographers
Wedding photography timeline (first look)
A wedding photography coverage timeline with a first look and portraits before the ceremony.
Preview
Times shown for a 4:00 PM ceremony. Change the ceremony time and every moment moves with it.
12:00 PM
15 min
Arrive / gear check
4h before
Cards formatted, Spare batteries
12:30 PM
60 min
Getting ready (couple A)
3h 30m before
1:00 PM
45 min
Getting ready (couple B)
3h before
2:30 PM
20 min
First look
1h 30m before
2:50 PM
30 min
Couple portraits
1h 10m before
3:20 PM
25 min
Wedding party portraits
40m before
4:00 PM
30 min
Ceremony
At ceremony
4:30 PM
25 min
Family formals
30m after
Immediate family, Extended family
4:55 PM
45 min
Cocktail hour candids
55m after
6:00 PM
180 min
Reception details + dancing
2h after
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Questions
What happens if the ceremony or doors time changes?
Moments are tied to key times. Change that time in Semuko and every moment linked to it moves with it.
Can I share the timeline with other vendors?
Yes. Semuko can create a read-only share link for the timeline, with an optional access code.
Is this template free?
Yes. You can read and copy the full template on this page without an account. To send it to clients from Semuko, start a free trial. No credit card is needed.
Can I change the wording?
Yes. Every template is a starting point. In Semuko you can edit the text, rename it and save your own version for future clients.