by Gabbi | Maryland Wedding Photographer
One of the most common questions I get from couples as they prepare for their big day is:
“What should we bring for our wedding detail photos?”
As a Maryland wedding photographer, I always recommend setting aside a few meaningful items that tell the story of your day. These detail shots—also known as flat lays—include beautifully styled photographs of items like your invitation suite, wedding rings, heirloom jewelry, and floral accents. They’re a gorgeous way to showcase the little things that help make your day yours.
Not every couple chooses to include detail photos in their wedding gallery, and that’s totally okay! We’ll talk about it during your planning process and decide what makes the most sense for your timeline and priorities.
If you do want those timeless, editorial-style detail shots, here’s a helpful checklist to guide you:
Bride’s Detail Checklist
• Invitation suite (including envelopes, RSVP card, etc.)
• Engagement ring + wedding band
• Dress + veil
• Shoes
• Perfume
• Loose florals or full bouquet
• Jewelry
• Vow book
• Hair accessories
• “Something old, new, borrowed, blue”
• Any gifts, notes, or keepsakes
• Custom hangers or meaningful trinkets
• Anything of personal significance you’d love photographed
Groom’s Detail Checklist
• Invitation suite
• Shoes + socks
• Cologne
• Tie or bow tie
• Belt or suspenders
• Watch
• Cufflinks
• Vow book
• Boutonniere
• Gifts or letters
• Any heirloom or sentimental items
What You Can Expect from Me
When I arrive on your wedding day, detail photos are the very first thing I start with. That way, everything is captured and returned before you need it to get ready.
I also bring a full styling kit and flat lay mats, hand-picked to complement a variety of wedding styles. My styling kit includes:
• Ring boxes
• Silk ribbons
• Vintage stamps and scrolls
• Dishes and trays
• Styling blocks for depth
• Neutral and textured backgrounds
You don’t have to worry about arranging anything—I’ll handle the creative styling so that each photo feels elevated, cohesive, and unique to your aesthetic to tell the complete story on your wedding day.
Why I Love Capturing Wedding Details
I personally love detail shots because they help tell the full story of your wedding day. These aren’t just pretty objects—they’re the meaningful pieces you’ve thoughtfully chosen to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime moment. Photographing them is my way of honoring those details and preserving the emotion behind them.
So whether it’s a ring passed down from your grandmother, the perfume you wore on your first date, or custom vow books with hand-written promises, I’m here to document it all—with care, creativity, and a whole lot of heart.
If you’re looking for a wedding photographer in Maryland who values storytelling, emotional connection, and intentional details—you’re in the right place.
Reach out here to connect, ask questions, or start planning your dream gallery.
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