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Video Formals

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Party

Any Group (Full, Guys, Ladies)

  • Selfie Photo Bomb! / Party Tackle
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    Selfie Photo Bomb / Tackle Shot

    Tell the party to take 10 steps away from the couple, then on the count of three, the groom takes a selfie.  Instruct the party to race to force their way into the background of the selfie.

    Ideally this is done with two cameras – One wide centered on the couple & everyone, and a tighter shot on the couple and the people crowding in around them.

    This is very similar to a common photographer shot where the couple stands in the foreground, and the party stands in the background. The party runs up to the couple when the kiss. If the photographer has gotten this variation on the shot already, don't stage the selfie version.

  • Flyin'-V
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    Flyin'-V

    You won’t get points for creativity, but it’s a safedefault if you don’t have any other ideas! Have them make like a flock of geese and walk toward the camera. You can do this with the full party, or individual party sides.

    With two cameras, it's a good idea to have the wide angle centered on the full group, and the tight angle closer up on the couple.

  • Cheersin!
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    Cheersin'!

    Pretty versatile – you can do it for robes shots, during prep, or even on a party bus!

  • The Letterkenny (Dancing around the couple)
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    The Letterkenny (Dancing around the couple)

    Have the bride and groom (or one or the other) dance in one spot, and ask the rest of the party to dance around them. One camera can be wider, and another should be tight on the couple dancing with party members dancing by in the foreground and background. It's also a good idea to get shots of individuals as they dance.

  • Looking Into the Camera like a Bad Bitch
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    Looking Into The Camera Like a Bad Bitch (Party)

    When the party is lined up, give a countdown for the bride or groom to look into the camera. Make sure you’re clear that only the bride or groom is looking in the camera.
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    Depending on the general vibe of the bride or groom, you can ask them to give you a soft (closed mouth) smile, big smile, or laugh.

Full Party

  • Kiss-n-Cheer
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    Kiss-n-Cheer

    With the full party in (almost) any pose, the couple kisses and the party celebrates.

    Photographers will usually do this one, but people tend to be a little stiff in the photographer's staged version. It really helps to say something like, “one more time for video – this time, I need you to be 1000X more extra!”  

    This is also a pose that can be done just about anywhere and in any situation. Crew lined up, circled up, on a bus, or any other fun unique posing a situation allows for.

    One important pitfall: make sure folks don't start cheering before the kiss.  It looks weird.

  • Tunnel
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    The Tunnel!

    Scott hates the tunnel! That’s all we have to add on this one.

Guys

  • Fussing over the Groom
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    Fussing Over The Groom

    It’s 2023, boys can fuss too.  Have the best man or a couple of groomsmen hel pthe groom put on his jacket, make sure his tie is straight, mime brushing dust off his shoulders, etc.

  • James Bond
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    James Bond

    Have the boys put their jackets on or remove sunglasses in unison.

  • The YEET!
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    The YEET!

    Yeet that mofo into the sky!

  • Guys Staged Prep
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    Layers of Staged Prep

    The groom stands in the foreground and adjusts histie/jacket/etc.  The stands in thebackground helping each other get ready. Have the party “clump up” in groups of three and spread out in thebackground.

Ladies

  • Fussing over the Bride
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    Ladies: Fussing over the Bride

    Have the bridesmaids form a half-circle around the bride and fuss over the details – a few can be crouching to straighten out the train, some can be looking at her earrings or adjusting hair.  Have the bride show off her ring.

Solos

Bride or Groom

  • Looking Into the Camera like a Bad Bitch
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    Looking Into the Camera Like a Bad Bitch

    Give the person a countdown to look into the camera, and time it with a camera move of some sort.
    These generally look better if you ask them to look just above the lens, rather than directly down it.

  • Walk Into Frame
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    Walk into Frame

    Give the subject a mark to walk to.  Have them start off camera, then walk totheir mark and look thoughtfully into the distance.

  • Looking Into Space
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    Look Into Space

    Do some nice camera work around the subject as they look dramatically into space.

Bride

  • Show off the Dress – Twirl!
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    Show off the Dress – Twirl!

    Ask the bride to twist back and forth with the dress, orgive it a nice twirl!

Groom

  • Groom Staged Prep
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    Staged Prep

    ASk the subject to adjust their tie, jacket, or sleeves.

    Remember to get some close ups and other shots of varying framing so we can make a sequence out of it!

Couple