Monthly Archives: March 2005

Filming the bride walking down the aisle

Posted on 3/30/2005 by Andrei

Appearance of the bride is another key moment of the wedding day coverage. As soon as you are done with the shot of the bridesmaids walking down the aisle and taking their spots, get yourself prepared to the appearance of … Continue reading →

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Shooting the bridesmaids walking down the aisle

Posted on 3/25/2005 by Andrei

This is one of the key shots of the ceremony. You don’t want to miss it. Sometimes the timeframe of the ceremony is too tight and the bridesmaids do their walk down the aisle at the very same time when … Continue reading →

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Shooting arrival of the bride

Posted on 3/25/2005 by Andrei

The most typical form of arrival is pulling over in a limousine or some fancy car to the front entrance of the church. Make sure in advance that this is the case. Variations might be as follows: she might arrive … Continue reading →

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Arrival of the guests

Posted on 3/25/2005 by Andrei

Arrival of the guests to the ceremony is not an essential part of the wedding video unless the couple insists on a very detailed coverage. Arrival shots slow the video unless you keep them short and vivid. You might get … Continue reading →

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Shooting the church exterior

Posted on 3/22/2005 by Andrei

The exterior of the church may be an integral part of the wedding day coverage. It is not a priority shot, but rather a nice locator and a meaningful transition between the parts of your video. Do this shot after … Continue reading →

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The key moments to shoot at the Catholic wedding ceremony

Posted on 3/15/2005 by Andrei

Here is your list: church exterior; arrival of the guests; arrival of the bride; bridesmaids walking down the aisle; the bride and her father walking down the aisle; the groom meeting the bride; candle shot (optional); readings (optional); exchange of … Continue reading →

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Should I film the bride leaving for the church?

Posted on 3/9/2005 by Andrei

It is up to you and the bride. The rule of thumb – be on the spot ahead of time. If you are the only cameraman covering this wedding day, I strongly recommend you not to film that for real. … Continue reading →

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Filming during formal bridal photo shoot

Posted on 3/8/2005 by Andrei

It is exciting to see the photographer working on the portraits, especially if you are familiar with the style of that photographer. What it gives you in practical sense it’s some action. The difference between your camera and a still … Continue reading →

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Shooting bridesmaids wishes

Posted on 3/7/2005 by Andrei

Shooting bridesmaids wishes is similar to shooting few words from the ushers. Crucial is to find the right moment and the right spot. Although it’s crucial not only for videotaping bridesmaids. Ask all the bridesmaids to get together in quiet … Continue reading →

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The bride meeting flower girl

Posted on 3/6/2005 by Andrei

Flower girl is another essence of the wedding day. It is a shadow of the bride, little angel, marching ahead of the bride down the aisle, scared by all these strangers surrounding her all day long. She is a future … Continue reading →

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