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 room or outside. Choose the background. Girls look good with flowers. So look for a flower bed or a bouquet. Avoid trash bins and laundry lines.
Make sure it does not intervene with photographer’s plan. If the girls are involved in the formal photo session, get them after they have finished. Getting them all at once is easier than chasing them one by one; it saves time and assures they don’t repeat themselves.
Line the girls up in a half circle or a straight line. While doing that, try to explain what you are looking for. It should not be a long speech, but rather a short statement or a wish. Usually 50% of the bridesmaids have no idea what to say. Give them suggestions or ask a question. It may be: “congratulations and best wishes on your wedding day”, “welcome to the family”, simply “I love you”. Start from either side, film one person at a time without or with stopping your camera, depending on situation.
If you have a feeling that the girls are loose enough, ask if they want to do something crazy (singing a funny song, dancing a cancan, playing grass hockey with golf clubs, etc).
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