Bride & Groom Prep Shots
1x camera / 60 fps / no external audio
We want natural light- Shots must use the window as a key light or fill light.
Please turn off tungsten lights so we don’t have mixed light temperatures.
Exteriors:
We want exterior shots that have movement(birds, wind, etc.)
Dress movement:
Ask for help from a mom, bridesmaid or kid to help hang the dress, fix the dress, do yoga in front of the dress… have fun with it!
Detail movement:
Ask for help from a bridal party member to be your hand model and put a ring or shoe into the shot
Makeup:
Close ups of the feet/hands/face and a silhouette can ensure you get good coverage of the makeup chair.
Robes:
Prioritize fun here. Use champagne, balloons or whatever is around. I have them compliment the bride as well.
Putting the dress on:
Moving around and getting close ups of the zipping and everyone’s faces will ensure enough coverage. Ask the mom if she thinks her daughter looks beautiful to get them to cry/laugh.
First looks with bridesmaids/dad:
The reactions of the bridesmaids and dad are priority here. Stand behind the bride first, then move to get a reverse of the bride.
Letter reading/gift opening:
Close ups of hands opening letters/gifts (cropping out the head) and reactions with the head can ensure we have something to cut to in the edit.
Groom getting ready
Close ups of the groom getting on the shoes and watch are great. Have someone help him with the tie and ask them if they have funny stories about the groom while they fix him up.
Fun Bridal Party Prep:
At the very least ask them to do a big cheers to the bride or groom. If they are game for dancing or a pyramid or whatnot, go for it!
Extras:
Children, animals, alcohol pours, old people, wedding signage are all great subjects if you have the time.