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Detailed description of the videotaping of the Catholic Wedding Ceremony.

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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Shooting exchange of the rings

Posted on 5/9/2005 by Andrei

Exchange of the rings follows exchange of vows. You can naturally continue filming the ceremony. You might as well change the framing; go a bit wider or tighter. Usually the priest or the minister would ask the best man to … Continue reading →

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Videotaping the exchange of vows

Posted on 5/8/2005 by Andrei

This portion of your video is the most crucial one. If you don’t shoot that, forget about the rest of the day. During that ceremony the bride and the groom would normally stand in front of the altar facing each … Continue reading →

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Do I have to shoot readings?

Posted on 4/15/2005 by Andrei

Readings are integral part of the ceremony, but I really doubt you want to put them on your final video. Audio is usually poor; you may not be able to come close enough to get a good shot. If you … Continue reading →

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Shooting a candle lighting

Posted on 4/2/2005 by Andrei

The candle lighting is getting more and more popular at the wedding ceremonies, and the married couples want to see that captured on tape. For the candle lighting ceremony three candles, two smaller ones and a big one in between, … Continue reading →

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