6 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started - Wedding Videography Tips

[@WaywardNorth]

Can anybody relate to these?

[@JaymesMedia]

Yes I can and it’s only my 2nd year doing weddings

[@hvideography2716]

Absolutely yes 😊 thank you for guiding us and godbless you sir💓

[@panasonicism]

7:28 and 8:10 forgot to grade? Great video as usual.

[@JoshBirman]

Gosh, it’s so hard not fall into the rhythm of creating wedding films for other filmmakers. I’m constantly watching other people’s work and seeing how incredible their films are. It can be so difficult sometimes to make the film for the couple rather than to prove I’m a good wedding filmmaker.

[@WaywardNorth]

Seriously! Im honestly much happier when Im not making a film to impress other creatives but just trying to serve my couple in a genuine way.

[@JoshBirman]

@@WaywardNorth and yet you still manage to impress us 😄

[@tidalstudio]

Dude great video thanks! (8:10 LOG profile! 😂)

[@WaywardNorth]

Thanks friend! Haha oopsieeee

[@andrewkingham]

Gotta say, your candidness is always super-refreshing, and extremely helpful. Always something valuable to take away from your videos.

[@WaywardNorth]

Thanks so much friend! Means a ton seriously!

[@TTM9395]

You have been the help that I needed as I’m getting started in the wedding business! Thank you for what you are doing sir!

[@benjamin.kelley]

Realized this year that vendor relationships are SO important, because a lot of work comes from referrals. And the more awesome relationships you have, the more you get to work with awesome people.

[@WaywardNorth]

Yes sir!

[@chrisjamesewoh3095]

This is an amazing video. Thanks for sharing.

[@bakerfx4968]

One thing I think I actually do really well is the vendor connections. It’s SO easy to just be a good person to work with. Drop the ego and you’ll go so far! And I agree. Too many videographers for weddings treat each and every wedding film like it’s a movie trailer rather than something the couple will have so they can remember the day 35+ years on

[@WaywardNorth]

Preach! So so true!

[@oluwafemiolasupo1149]

Awesome Thank you I'm new in wedding film making. I wish to learn more and more.

[@joshcarrick]

Love learning from you and as second shooter every day is a school day. Many thanks for your time and videos ❤

[@WaywardNorth]

Thanks so much for watching! ❤️ Appreciate you!

[@FloraBattesti]

The last part, I can relate to it so much. Sometimes, we are to much into our ego as a filmmaker but like you said, the most important is to serve our couples! Damn social media and comparaison troubles hahaha ! Thank you so much for this great video!

[@WaywardNorth]

Comparison truly is the thief of joy! Thanks so much!

[@littlemomentsfilms6588]

Thank you so MUCH!!! Really love watching your videos! Really helping me through this year's weddings and every season tbh haha!! This very is so helpful especially as we are nearing the end of summer I want to take these tips into my next year! Ther way you explain everything is so insightful :)

[@WaywardNorth]

Ahh thank you so much for the kind words! I’m so glad these videos help in some way 🙏🏻 ❤️

[@purpleweddingfilms]

That was a nice little video. Quick question: who was your inspiration in wedding films when you started? Have you surpassed them during your journey? And who is your inspiration right now when it comes to wedding films? Thanks.

[@WaywardNorth]

Great question! When I first started, Kraig Adams was a big inspiration, David Reynosa with Forestry Films really helped me when I first started. Im always learning and growing so I wouldnt say I have surpassed anyone. My inspo right now, I would say my friend Mac with Hello Tomorrow + Films by Madeline. Beautiful storytelling, emotive, intentional, heartfelt, love their stuff so much!

[@MZPCreations]

This was a truly helpful video. One thing I really had to grasp was that your style, how you do your films and how you interact with people are what matters. I got caught up by watching these guys that have been doing wedding films for like 15 years who do reviews on other people's films. Not gonna say who they are. But bc they are the experts people who are novices may take every thing they say as gold and and you start making videos to be like other industry pros or to satisfy people you don't even know who may not even really care if you succeed or not. (My first film, they told me that I should not be doing wedding films at all. Made fun of me capturing everyone's entrances into the ceremony and reception, bashed my style and use of the 360 selfie camera to give to a lively person to run around with etc), But the couple absolutely loved their video and I got more work with the couple and referrals from that film. Now in all honesty it had it's flaws, color, awb 🙃, some focus lapses here and there lol but overall it did the job. I do believe you should learn from others and definitely the fundamentals of shooting films overall, (not just wedding films). But yes build relationships, be kind to everyone. Make sure the couple is good and male the film to match their energy or ask them what kind of style they want. Bc the experts told me, "no one cares about your drone shot, and no one cares about all the entrances besides the Bride and groom". Turns out, the bride and groom care. And the bridal party is excited that they made the cut and I got referrals. One more thing. If you can find a photographer you work well with it truly helps. I have a guy I've been doing weddings with for a while now. We just know each other, know movement's we make sure we both get and set up shots we need, keep each other updated on what's going on and certain off script moments the other may want to come capture etc. That's been HUGE. But yeah everything said in the video holds true. Don't beat yourself up too much, be a decent human, keep the couples in mind and remember that most clients are not video experts and you'll be fine lol. Like seriously most people don't care if it's awb. You may know and tell the huge difference but if you just capture all the right moments, edit to match the couples energy and vibe and cover the basics of camera settings and use, then you'll make good enough films at the very least.

[@WaywardNorth]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I am truly sorry that the so called, "experts" disrespected your work in such a distasteful way. Im very curious who this was... Anybody that seeks to educate should do so with a compassionate lens. We can grow without criticism and everyone has their own process. Wedding Filmmaking isn't to serve other filmmakers, it's to serve couples first and foremost. Im sorry you experienced that friend. I think you have the right mindset and you will grow in your craft and your business will flourish as long as you keep that couples first mentality. Appreciate this post and you! Keep doing your thing!

[@MZPCreations]

​@WaywardNorth lol you probably know them or definitely heard of them. I respect their work and some of what they're doing. But they are pretty arrogant and have their own way and nitpick about how they think wedding films should be done. Their bts videos are helpful but I don't like them as people tbh. But I'm kind and understand I can learn and they review a lot of people's films so I learn most from what I see in other people's films. But yeah let's just say I don't think they wouldve said all that to my face. It was like that. But I'm over it. It is what it is lol. But thanks alot for your encouragement! I'm all for constructive criticism and tips. Just gotta be done right lol. But love you're work and your videos have been helpful in the past and recently!

[@WaywardNorth]

@@MZPCreations Yeah I think I have a good idea about who you are referring to. Honestly, don't let it discourage you. There will always be people who condemn, criticize, bully, instead of focusing on ways to encourage and uplift through a different perspective. There's no one size fits all approach, focus on serving well and be kind, keep studying the artform, and the rest will work itself out. The learning never stops!

[@asrffls]

I wish i would have started with you haha keep up the good work!!!

[@WaywardNorth]

Never too late! Thanks my man!

[@bingbong4848]

Focus was perfect, exposure on point, zoomed in just tight and just right... then the photog jumped in front of my camera during the kiss and I missed the shot. I still can't let it go... 😂

[@WaywardNorth]

😂 😂 Ironically this also happened to me last weekend but I had 2 other angles that captured it. I totally get it haha

[@bingbong4848]

@@WaywardNorth 😃 all about the angles

[@calebenson2543]

Do you prefer manual or autofocus for your majority of shots?

[@WaywardNorth]

Manual for sure! Autofocus is a great tool but it can be finicky at times

[@calebenson2543]

@@WaywardNorth thanks! Have my first wedding shoot this weekend 🙌🏼

[@sheastlouis]

Do you use your luts (which I bought 😉) for you talking heads?

[@WaywardNorth]

I do! I am mostly using Unveiled Journey for my talking heads. It makes the skin tons pop a bit more :)

[@MisttarE]

So do you think gear doesn't matter with colors too? Because I feel some cameras will give you better colors and dynamic range than others ..

[@WaywardNorth]

Mainly the fundamentals of exposing, framing, composition, and even color. This goes into knowing your camera fully. Canon tends to lead more magenta, Sony more yellow. Knowing this can help you process your clips in a way that serves the story and gives you the results you want.

[@MisttarE]

@@WaywardNorth Thank you...

[@ValenciaVisions]

Thank you for this video! Now how much money do you want to be my mentor lol

[@OSKVIDCreativemedia]

To

[@tarakeswarvlog]

❤❤❤❤

[@TheDavidlezcano]

But I would be cooler shooting with a Red Raptor...😄