Category Archives: Wedding Ceremony

How to videotape a Wedding Ceremony.

Being Prepared to Film at Mixed Ceremonies

Posted on 8/30/2008 by Andrei

If you are asked to capture the wedding ceremony, there is big chance you belong to the same culture as a groom or a bride, or both. Yet when the groom and the bride have different cultural/religious backgrounds, you may … Continue reading →

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Shooting at Jehova’s Witnesses Ceremony

Posted on 6/26/2008 by Andrei

Shooting Jehova’s Witnesses wedding is not much different from any other western type wedding. Entire day is very similar to other weddings and I suggest you to check through existing posts to get details on other parts of the day … Continue reading →

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Divorced Parents

Posted on 7/22/2007 by Andrei

You may sooner or later encounter a delicate problem of how to videotape divorced parents both present at the wedding. It is not as trivial as one may think. There are few staged shots you may want to call, like … Continue reading →

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Christian Orthodox wedding ceremony

Posted on 5/9/2006 by Andrei

Christian Orthodox wedding ceremony is quite different from the Catholic one. First of all, it may be Greek, Russian, Ukrainian or Lebanese. They all have very much in common with some differences as well. Prior to filming in the church … Continue reading →

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Shooting the newlyweds leaving after the wedding ceremony

Posted on 6/12/2005 by Andrei

After everybody is done greeting the newly married couple and wishing them well, after the group photo is taken, the couple will leave for the photo shoot, for the reception, for the honeymoon, or just to take some rest and … Continue reading →

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What to shoot after everybody has left the church?

Posted on 6/12/2005 by Andrei

Along with taking a big group photo on the front steps of the church or the hall or other place which accommodated the wedding ceremony, there is a lot of interaction happening right before, after and during taking the photo. … Continue reading →

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Videotaping during a group photo shoot after the wedding ceremony

Posted on 6/8/2005 by Andrei

Usually, if weather permits, the newly married couple has their photo taken with all the guests. Depending on the photographer it may be a small festival on its own, or a well organized event. For the first case see Guests … Continue reading →

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Filming the newlyweds leaving the church

Posted on 5/29/2005 by Andrei

First of all, take the spot in the central aisle facing the altar. You will be going backwards, so make your intentions clear to the photographer. It will be better for you to stay on the right hand side of … Continue reading →

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Shooting a Communion

Posted on 5/24/2005 by Andrei

Communion is usually the part of the Catholic Wedding Ceremony. You can make few colorful shots during the Mass. Position yourself in front of the Altar. The first key moment is when the bride and the groom are taking Communion: … Continue reading →

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Shooting the signing ceremony

Posted on 5/15/2005 by Andrei

The newly married couple proceeds to sign a register right after exchange of the rings. Take your spot in front of the signing table, most likely next to the photographer. Make sure there is no bouquet or other obstacles between … Continue reading →

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