Best Practices

Hey fellow wedding photographers and videographers! Early in my career, I made a classic rookie error: sending couples to fill out bare-bones timelines with just times and locations. It led to last-minute chaos, endless revisions, and content that missed the emotional heart of the day. I've since learned that the secret to smooth weddings and deeply personal deliverables is gathering way more information upfront—even if it feels a little intrusive. Trust me, it's worth it.

When you're starting out as a wedding videographer, it's tempting to outsource editing as soon as possible. The workload is heavy, the deadlines are tight, and handing off post-production sounds like a fast track to scaling your business. But here's my strong advice: For the first three years, never outsource your editing. Do every single film yourself.

Filming a wedding ceremony solo is challenging but entirely doable with a smart, low-risk approach. The goal is to capture every key moment—processional, vows, rings, kiss, recessional—while delivering clean footage and clear audio. This guide focuses on practical techniques for solo shooters, drawn from real-world experience.