Adrian Tan
December 21st, 2014, 05:49 AM
That is, advice so that they'll have the best video possible. I'm thinking I'll put together a bunch of tips to email to couples as standard before the wedding.
Andy Wason has so far said, "No music or video games while I'm shooting, keep the room tidy, nobody chew gum."
Here's some that I've said or thought about saying:
-- Let me know the songs you'd like us to use in your video before the wedding, or we might not be able to contact you till after you get back from the honeymoon.
-- If the rings are not with the groom in the morning, let me know. The videographer who's filming the rings needs to carry a special lens for them.
-- If you could have your clothes and accessories set up in one of the bedrooms, that might save us a little time. Photographer and videographers will generally want to film these first.
-- I need at least 30-60 minutes to set up at the church and at reception before you get there. This may mean you'll need to get dressed earlier than you might have expected, but it'll also mean you'll have more time for photos at your house before you go to the church.
-- It's important the groom wears a microphone at the ceremony, or you'll risk getting bad sound.
-- (As a photographer) When you're doing a kiss at the ceremony, make it more than a quick peck, so that we've got a chance to photograph it.
-- Bear in mind that you might spend 30 minutes at the church after the ceremony being congratulated by people and getting group shots with your families, so allow for that in your planning.
-- Don't be too ambitious in the number of photoshoot locations after the ceremony, because you'll waste time travelling. One location with a number of different looks is preferable. Also, it can be nice to arrive at the reception venue at least half an hour before you're due to be introduced, so you've got the time to collect yourself and can ask the staff to bring you canapés.
-- Think about allowing time for a short night-time photoshoot session during the reception, preferably around sunset.
-- Give me a break of a few minutes after the speeches so I can set up properly for the cake cut and first dance.
-- Ask the venue staff to bring food to the crew table just after the bridal table is served. They normally serve the crew last, which means the meals get taken away uneaten while we're busy filming the speeches. You're paying for the meals, so we might as well eat them!
-- (To bridesmaids and bride) When you walk down the aisle, leave a big gap and take your time.
-- When you walk down the aisle, don't do a "feet together" walk. Do a normal walk.
Andy Wason has so far said, "No music or video games while I'm shooting, keep the room tidy, nobody chew gum."
Here's some that I've said or thought about saying:
-- Let me know the songs you'd like us to use in your video before the wedding, or we might not be able to contact you till after you get back from the honeymoon.
-- If the rings are not with the groom in the morning, let me know. The videographer who's filming the rings needs to carry a special lens for them.
-- If you could have your clothes and accessories set up in one of the bedrooms, that might save us a little time. Photographer and videographers will generally want to film these first.
-- I need at least 30-60 minutes to set up at the church and at reception before you get there. This may mean you'll need to get dressed earlier than you might have expected, but it'll also mean you'll have more time for photos at your house before you go to the church.
-- It's important the groom wears a microphone at the ceremony, or you'll risk getting bad sound.
-- (As a photographer) When you're doing a kiss at the ceremony, make it more than a quick peck, so that we've got a chance to photograph it.
-- Bear in mind that you might spend 30 minutes at the church after the ceremony being congratulated by people and getting group shots with your families, so allow for that in your planning.
-- Don't be too ambitious in the number of photoshoot locations after the ceremony, because you'll waste time travelling. One location with a number of different looks is preferable. Also, it can be nice to arrive at the reception venue at least half an hour before you're due to be introduced, so you've got the time to collect yourself and can ask the staff to bring you canapés.
-- Think about allowing time for a short night-time photoshoot session during the reception, preferably around sunset.
-- Give me a break of a few minutes after the speeches so I can set up properly for the cake cut and first dance.
-- Ask the venue staff to bring food to the crew table just after the bridal table is served. They normally serve the crew last, which means the meals get taken away uneaten while we're busy filming the speeches. You're paying for the meals, so we might as well eat them!
-- (To bridesmaids and bride) When you walk down the aisle, leave a big gap and take your time.
-- When you walk down the aisle, don't do a "feet together" walk. Do a normal walk.