Category Archives: Orthodox Christian

Specifics on the videotaping of the Orthodox Christian Ceremony.

Christian Orthodox wedding ceremony

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

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?

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

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

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 the signing ceremony

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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Filming the bride walking down the aisle

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

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

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

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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