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Did you know that if you hire the right person to do your wedding videography or photography, you’re basically ensuring that your wedding day goes as smoothly as it could?*
As a wedding videographer, I have one goal for your wedding day. Make it a smooth, happy day for you so I can capture all of the romantic, precious moments. Do you know how this happens? Well, let me tell you, knowing my way around a camera can only get me so far. So here’s a few things that I do ( and a few of my photographer friends have done) to ensure our brides have a GREAT wedding day.
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5. Weather Watcher Officianado- The week of a wedding, we’re watching the Weather Channel just as much as you are! Just call me James Spann, I’m prepared for whatever weather may come. (And we always have a backup plan if weather does become an issue! Hello beautiful clear umbrella & rain photos…)
7. Dress Bustler – “I had a bride who’s bustle ties were not holding her dress, just so happened to have giant safety pins with me and we bustled her up and sent her back out to her groom!” – Jordan Cemorelis, Photographer
8. Bridesmaid in waiting- Chenoa Allyse explained to me that she has actually helped a bride lace up her dress before. (Here is a tip for those small buttons- use a crochet hook! You’re welcome.)
Groom can’t figure out how to put on cuff links? We can figure that out. Whatever is needed, we’ll do, because we’re nice like that! Need to encourage guests onto the dance floor? I’ll get them up! Guest had a little too much to drink? Well…we can handle them with professionalism and ease. (And, no, intoxicated person, you can not hold my camera…)
9. Hair and Makeup Artists- Jessica Brees is a photographer with Wildflower Photography. She says she’s actually “fixed a lot of updos! And seem to always help the DJ with the flow and order of reception events.”
10. All around fixer-upper- Basically, if it needs fixing in order to make your video or photos look good, we’ll do it. That may mean cleaning the room you get ready in to reduce the amount of clutter in the shot. That may mean fashioning a fastener out of a twist tie when your Dad pops his jacket button right before seeing you in your dress for the first time. (True story) Again, we’re here to help you remember the pretty things that happen on your day, and will do our best to make sure they happen the way you envision them!
Adding a Number 11, because it’s my blog, and I’ll do as I please..
11. Light Wranglers- We’re going to trek all over that venue until we’ve found the perfect lighting for your portraits. We’re going to turn off all the artificial lights in the dressing room and place you in front of the window to get in your dress. No, we’re not crazed sunbathers or glittering vampires, we’re just searching for that “creamy, dreamy” look we know you’ll love once you see your final images and video!
So what are some other things you can you think of that you’d like your wedding pro to be able to do? Anything on this list surprise you? Leave a comment below!
As a working in luxury wedding videography firm, I would say to be a lady of the hour on your big day! Do all the arranging in advance. On the day, trust the individuals around you and let go. A cheerful lady and lucky man who are at the time are so incredible to photo.
Great Advice!