Novo Amare tips: 5 advices a wedding videographer recommends to brides and grooms
The wedding videographer understands that for some people planning their wedding seems like a never ending task, because you really need to put a lot of effort into every activity, there´s no doubt about it.
In some cases the time it takes to plan this special day takes years, and everything needs to be perfect. So, this is a common big question: how do we capture all the best moments so we can remember and celebrate them whenever we want in the future?
We know your wedding photos and videos are something you will hold for decades to come, so in this article we cover some tips to make sure your wedding photography and video sessions run as great as possible.
Photographer and wedding videographer: Check out this 5 advices for brides and grooms
2. A wedding is about you and your partner, so do what you want.
Don’t feel constrained by tradition, or allow yourself to be pushed around by your wedding planner, your mother, your auntie, etc. Do what you want on your wedding day. Remember, rules are made to be broken.
Another example are bridal parties. They can be fun, and you may feel obligated to have them, but they’re not essential, and from a photographer’s point of view, they can be difficult to manage. It’s one thing to take the bride and groom away to get some photos, and it’s entirely another situation if you need to manage a ten-person bridal party.
2. Great teamwork creates wonders for weddings
First of all, we often see the ladies taking the majority of the responsibility for planning the wedding, while sometimes the guys are not always into it. It’s important to keep in mind how big of an event this is to plan.
So, if you start working together, you get this great team building exercise from the beginning and that will translate well into a solid marriage in the future. It also lets you both have a say in all the details of your wedding, from the venue choice, to color selection of the napkins to, yes, the wedding photographer or videographer.
3. Meet your wedding videographer
If you have the oporttunity to set up a face-to-face meeting with a wedding photographer or videographer you are interested in, this is a great idea. These kinds of meetings allow you to really connect on a more personal level with the people you´re going to work with. Also, showing up as a couple makes this experience even more rewarding!
Of course, if you’re unable to set up a real life meeting due to time restrictions or geographic proximity, there are always alternatives, like phone calls or video calls. While not always preferred, it’s still better than just chatting via email.
One of the things you can do in the meetings is to organise a shot list. You´ll hire your dream videographer, and it is definitely within their expertise to make sure every great moment of the day is captured.
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4. Allow your photographer and videographer to guide and direct you
Always allow your wedding videographer to gently guide you towards natural light and to give you the direction that will make both of you look and feel your best.
On the other hand, It is important to know that professionals are always open to creative suggestions from couples, but they also might suggest otherwise if they see that perhaps the shadows from a nearby tree might not be the best compliment in a particular location.
And if you´re not feeling comfortable in front of a camera yet, in some cases you can schedule an engagement session with your wedding photographer, so before the big day you can get used to moving and posing with your partner.
5. Enjoy every moment
Weddings are awesome events, but it is not a secret that the special day usually involves lots of stress too. If you are a perfectionist, it may be quite difficult to relax. But try not to worry about the little details. You have either hired all the help you require to make things run smoothly or simply trust the family and friends who lovingly will make sure all goes well!
If you´re wondering what is the big secret recipe to great wedding videos and photos? It is simple, just a bride and groom that are enjoying themselves. Soak in all the moments and don’t take everything too seriously. This will be a day you will look back on after years and years have passed.
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