I am Seth, a Melbourne wedding videographer and have been shooting more than 300 wedding in my career, I used to cowrite with professor videographer Mark-How to film a wedding videography guide in 2021 for some novice wedding videographers. Now, I want to move a step more to teach someone who want to elevate their wedding videography skill to the next level. In this blog, I will show you some keywords you might use on the wedding day, and some direction for bride and groom’s preparation and portrait session.
Keywords to use: Tilt ，smile, smell, waist, wrist, temple， eye contact, deep breath, gaze
Laugh together, whisper, hug, turn around, lean in, lift , look down, by the window, in front of mirror, in sunlight, pat on shoulder, lean on each other, touch cheek, support each other，cuddle
Groom’s preparation
Place one hand in your pocket, and with the other, gently adjust your jacket or cufflinks
Let’s start with you putting on your jacket. Do it slowly, maybe button it up as you look in the mirror with a confident expression.
Could you adjust your cufflinks or put on your watch? Take your time, and look down as if you’re making sure everything’s perfect.
Let’s capture you putting on your shoes. Sit down, lean forward
Stand by the window, look out, and take in the day. This is your moment of calm before you go to meet her
Bride’s preparation
Let’s turn your body a little towards the light.
Let’s capture the details on your dress. How about a gentle twirl? Just enough to let the dress flow.
Let’s have you hold your dress delicately with one hand, just lifting it slightly as you walk
Hug your mom or dad and give them a little squeeze
How about a toast? Everyone, raise your glasses towards the camera
Now, let’s put on the jewelry. Maybe look into the mirror as you put on your earrings or necklace, taking your time with each piece
Grab a glass and let’s all have a toast together! Laugh, cheer
Hold your bouquet and do a gentle turn towards us. Take it slow, and give us a little smile at the end
Bridal party shot or location section:
Could you pull each other in for a close hug?
Now, lean in as if you’re about to kiss, but hold just for a moment.
How about a playful spin? Just twirl her gently and enjoy the moment!
Take a moment and whisper something sweet in her ear
Let’s turn your body a little towards the light.
When you walk, just take it slow
Take a moment to look into each other’s eyes
Let’s do a close embrace where you rest your head gently on his chest. Let the moment feel intimate and close
Just relax, put your arm around
give [Bride/Groom’s Name] a hug or a playful nudge
Hold [Bride’s Name] around her waist and pull her in close
