How to Start FILMING WEDDINGS (6 First Steps)

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Thank you for the support!!

Lean into what makes you different! Much love!
-Eric

[scgb]

Filmed my first with an iphone on a gimbal & drone - very low budget (Turned out great!)
Filmed my 2nd with iphone on gimbal & drone & mirrorless camera (panasonic G85). No budget - was for family
About to film the third with three mirrorless cameras, wireless mics, and gimbal. No budget - is for family
If that works out, I have another lined up and hoping to start something of side hustle with a big budget.
This was really helpful. thanks for all this

[benjamin.kelley]

I've filmed 4 weddings within the first year and a half of picking up a camera. Finally was able to make a 30 second preview that colored well and that I was pleased with, and I charged $900 for the 6-7 minute wedding edit (they asked me 2 days before since the original guy cancelled)! Also, those DR-10L's are FREAKING FANTASTIC! Love your stuff man, next year I'm planning to be able to jump to full time with around 10-12 weddings + commercial work (for a while)!

[c.h.imaging]

I booked my first solo wedding for next June, and I’ve been educating myself as much as possible. This video, your way of talking about things has helped me tremendously! Thank you for this amazing content!

[linseyhuffakerphoto]

3 years later this is the BEST intro to video YT ever - thanks Eric!

[madeonearth]

I feel really confident bc i already fullfill most of these points

[jthrpr]

Bro love your work!! 🔥🔥 You have been a massive inspiration to me and starting my career as a wedding filmmaker back in 2019 🤙🏽

[ron_berlinski]

Appreciate the Fujifilm shoutout. Made me doubt my purchase for second there.

[LuisGonzalez-bogf]

Very helpful tips. Especially the use of audio. The small examples really highlighted the importance of having one. 👍👍

[pegshealth]

You have a great approachable, genuine manner. I think that kind of personality also contributes to successful filmmaking - the person on the other side of the camera is what people are reacting to - so thank you for your tips - very easy and straight forward advice.

[sobiacsay]

Will continue to explore and find out what truly makes me different. And once I find it, I'll lean into it! Thanks for the continuous beneficial contents Eric.

[colinandpaige]

GREAT JOB DAD - CANT WAIT TO ME A WEDDING FILMMAKER WHEN I GROW UP

[ahowarda]

Love this! I shot my first wedding this August. And it was my only one this year! I actually charged, but I have some previous experience in documentary video! Finding weddings, and getting people to book is a hard thing to do. I have a full price after shooting the first one for cheaper than what I would charge now. I think the price is justified, but how would you go about getting booked as a wedding videographer. I do photos, but I'm not the guy for that.

[gedreeves]

Hey mate, filming my first wedding next month!! Super excited but nervous, thanks for the tips!

[juliacornish]

I'm shooting my first elopement in December on an EOS R and your videos have been so beyond helpful. Thanks for all the advice and encouragement, youtube dad :)

[fitzgeraldfilmsMN]

Haven't watched the video yet. But that opening and comment about your house made me LOL

[ThomasBocage]

Leave to you to make a video that I NEEDED to see. Great stuff as always dude

[TonyXOriginalz]

This Has made me make a decision! Thank you.
Never thought about the 4 - 6 minute edit as an option.
Thank you, thank you

[ixzvryp]

Wow...just WOW! Thank you sooo much for sharing such valuable information! I don't aspire to be a professional videographer but anticipate having to function in that role for family who cannot afford a professional, and now I have a better chance at producing something nice for them.😊👍💖

[johansmitphotography]

Wow. Couldn't wait for your next video. I'm 16 years old. I'm busy building my business. I am just starting to do video. I only have a Nikon D3200. Really it's the worst for video. But I make it work. I live in a small town in South Africa and the standards isn't so high, so I'm just starting to do video for my school. I've always been my schools photographer. But you inspire me. I'm just starting to make money and really can't wait to have a nice established business as say a 21 year old. Really you inspire me a lot.

[Yayy]

All my knowledge from doing my first wedding legit came from this video lol.