| As a wedding videographer, you know the standard | | | | showing up in front of the camera to wave or say |
| shots that are expected to cover a wedding video. | | | | something clever. This is especially true for kids who |
| Common sense and tradition dictate the formal and | | | | want to perform and make faces for the camera. On |
| family shots, at the reception as well as any specific | | | | the other hand, there may be people who want to |
| requests from the bride and groom. | | | | avoid the camera, so respect their wishes as well. |
| What may not be so obvious are shots that should not | | | | There may be a guest or even member of the |
| be on the wedding video. | | | | wedding party who request you to shoot something |
| All bridal parties are unique and their requests will be | | | | specific for them. Keep in mind that the bride and |
| based on individual preference, so you may get some | | | | groom are your clients and you're only obligated to fulfill |
| unusual ideas. Your job as the wedding videographer is | | | | their requests. |
| to give the bride and groom what they want and | | | | I'm sure all professional wedding videographers know |
| make sure they are happy, however, there are certain | | | | to turn off the camera for a medical problem or any |
| things that should never end up on a wedding video. | | | | police activity. I would also advise against recording the |
| Anything can happen at a wedding, especially if there | | | | wedding cake crashing to the floor. Last but not least, |
| is alcohol being served, so avoid arguments and fights | | | | as tempting as it may be, you should not shoot |
| and other noticeably intoxicated behavior. Uncle Vic | | | | inappropriate behavior, such as, random couples |
| may have the best of intentions when he starts on a | | | | making out, Aunt Peg's strip tease or the flower girl's |
| long, slurred, mumbling speech, but it's best to turn off | | | | temper tantrum. |
| the record button on your camera and let him think | | | | Remember, the wedding video you shoot will be the |
| he's being recorded.. | | | | bride and grooms permanent memory of their day and |
| Another thing to avoid shooting for a wedding video is | | | | it should be all positive, happy and beautiful. |
| the "ham" or camera hog. This person will keep | | | | |