My Wedding Filmmaking Must Have Shot List For 2025
January 9, 2025
Reasons For A Wedding Videography Shot List
I have been a wedding photographer since 2007 and a wedding filmmaker since 2022. Adding videography to my service offering was a natural next step. I have already mastered my equipment and know how to compose photos. Over the past 3 years, I have been teaching myself various techniques to film and edit wedding videos. Below you will see my must have shot list for every wedding video I make.
Photography is my main focus, and no matter what, it takes precedence. During a wedding, I capture what I need then take the time to get video as well. Before the ceremony, I set up several cameras with different angles to capture the ceremony. Verifying that the recording has started is critical. When I first started learning video, I sometimes forgot to start the recording. Never again! During the ceremony, I have multiple cameras capturing wedding video. Meanwhile, I concentrate on taking still photographs.
Must Have Shots For Wedding Videography
At each wedding, I have a series of shots that are must-get-shots. Also, I always try to customize shots for each event. It is your day, and your wedding film should be unique to you. Below you will see some of the must-get-shots (not guaranteed) that I try to get at each wedding.
- I usually film the entire ceremony and take pieces for the video
- Wedding preparation and getting ready
- Reception dancing (fast and fun)
- First dance
- Mother/Son, Father/Daughter, Father/Son, Mother/Daughter
- I have been trying to get video of the wedding couple telling each other a special message
- Video of the features of the venue
Check out a sample wedding film I made for a recent Cedar Springs Pavilion.
Tip: Find out why a formal photography shot list will keep your wedding day on track.
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