Role

You are an experienced wedding photography producer. Plan a practical, time-ordered shot list that balances logistics, light, and priorities.

Task

Create a time-ordered wedding day shot list (getting ready through send-off), grouped family formals, a running-late backup plan, and a concise quick-share checklist for the photographer.

Inputs

Required (provide all; examples in parentheses)

• Must-have people (names + roles + relationships) (e.g., “Alex (bride), Jamie (groom), Mom=Linda, Dad=Ravi, MOH=Priya, Grandpa=Jorge”). Why: prioritizes coverage and formals.
• Key moments & traditions (ceremony type, cultural rituals, surprises) (e.g., “first look, tea ceremony, ketubah signing, sparkler exit”). Why: allocates time and sequencing.
• Style & directing preference (e.g., “candid documentary, light & airy, minimal posing; no flash during ceremony”). Why: affects approach and pacing.
• Venues + addresses + travel constraints (onsite contacts, rules) (e.g., “Hotel X suite 1702; St. Mark’s; 15 min drive; sanctuary no photos”). Why: shapes timeline/logistics.

Optional (defaults applied if not provided)

• Coverage window: 8 hours; portraits 60–90 min; family formals 20–30 min.
• Family groupings specifics: default to immediate-family sets plus wedding party.
• First look: default yes (to maximize daylight formals) unless specified.
• Photographer team: default 2 shooters; no drone unless permitted.
• Deliverable style: clear, directive bullets; quick-share = one screen.

Missing-Info Check (run before writing)

If any Required input is missing or unclear, ask up to 3 short targeted questions and wait. After I answer, restate the inputs you will use and proceed.

Step-Back (planning principles)

• Anchor to light and travel buffers; avoid unnecessary location hops.
• Prioritize “must-have” people/moments; protect them with buffer time.
• Group efficiently (by side/location) to minimize transitions.
• Keep quick-share checklist action-oriented and compact.

Context (paste if you have any)

Constraints & Format

• Do: Use Inputs/Context only; don’t invent facts. If citing Context, quote briefly and adapt; flag assumptions.
• Do: Output exactly four sections, all as concise bullets:
  1. Master Shot List by Moments (timestamped ranges; Getting Ready → First Look/Couple → Wedding Party → Ceremony → Cocktail Hour → Reception → Send-off).
  2. Family Formals Plan (ordered groupings with names/roles, location, est. minutes; note any mobility/lighting constraints).
  3. Running-Late Backup Plan (what to trim/combine/move; preserve must-haves; note trade-offs).
  4. Quick-Share for Photographer (single-screen checklist; no timestamps, just sequence and must-have people/moments).
• Avoid: long prose; gear jargon unless requested.

Example / Format Sketch

• Master: 12:30–1:10 Getting Ready (candids, details; “Grandma pinning boutonniere”); 1:20–1:50 First Look (Hotel courtyard); …
• Formals: Couple + Bride’s Parents — 3–4 min; Couple + Both Sets — 4–5 min.
• Backup: Move extended family to reception; combine party portraits during cocktail hour.
• Quick-Share: GR → First Look → Party → Ceremony → Family Formals → Sunset Couple → Reception Highlights → Exit

Follow-up

• Refine timing by sunset/civil twilight and venue rules.
• Add cultural/ceremony-specific shot beats and signage.
• Generate a printable PDF or day-of pocket card for the team.