Intro to
Wedding Filmmaking
A Foundational Course to Help You Film and Edit with Confidence, Even If You’ve Never Hit Record Before
Intro to Wedding Filmmaking
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Chapter 1
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Lesson 1: Welcome to Wedding Filmmaking
Filming weddings requires a unique blend of technical knowledge, creative vision, and the ability to think on your feet. That’s why understanding the fundamentals—from gear and settings to movement and editing—is key to delivering films that couples will cherish forever.
In this course, we’re covering the essential skills you need to start filming and editing weddings with confidence.
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Lesson 2: Understanding Video Basics
Before we get into filming, let’s cover the technical skills you need to shoot video—especially if you're coming from a photography background. Here are some key terms to know.
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Lesson 3: Essential Gear for Wedding Filmmaking
When selecting gear, it’s important to balance quality with efficiency. I recommend using a tiered approach, which I go into in this lesson. Download the tiered Gear Checklist for links and specific recommendations.
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Lesson 4: Understanding Camera Settings
Your camera settings will affect the mood and quality of your footage. Let’s go through basic settings, especially to understand what works the same way as photography and what’s different.
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Lesson 5: Filming a Wedding Day
A wedding day moves fast, and organization is key. As you go through the wedding day, these are the four main things to watch for and capture:
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Lesson 6: Editing Basics
Once you have your footage, it’s time to bring everything together in the edit. A smooth and efficient workflow will help you create a polished film without unnecessary frustration.
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Lesson 7: Exporting Your Video
Export tips and codecs for the highest quality video.
When delivering the final product, consider offering multiple formats to maximize its value.
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Lesson 8: Finishing Up
You’ve made it to the end of Intro to Wedding Filmmaking! By now, you have the foundations of both the technical and creative aspects of capturing a wedding day.
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BONUS: Adding Video to Your Photography Packages
If you're a photographer looking to add video services to your offerings, this can be a powerful way to increase revenue while providing even more value to your clients. Learn how to add video to your collections, including email templates to use and ideas for implementing video on the wedding day.
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MEET THE STORYTELLER, Tess
When I started my journey over 10 years ago, I began with photography but quickly fell in love with wedding videography — not just for the motion and sound, but for the deeper storytelling it allows. If you’re a photographer or new videographer curious about stepping into film, this course was made for you.
So much of what you already know translates beautifully — composition, light, emotion — but there are key video-specific skills that make all the difference. This class covers exactly what you need to confidently shoot your first weddings on video, without feeling overwhelmed.
Got Some Questions?
WE’LL WE HAVE ANSWERS
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A: Intro to Wedding Filmmaking is perfect for beginner filmmakers and photographers dabbling in video.
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A: Not at all. I teach you how to use the gear you already have intentionally — it's not about the most expensive setup, it's about knowing how to use it to tell the story. (Plus, you can download my free gear checklist if you do want recommendations.)
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A: That’s actually the best time to learn — so you can walk into your first or next wedding with confidence. You'll avoid the “trial and error” trap and start building your portfolio with intention from the beginning.
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A: The course is made up of 8 focused, fluff-free lessons you can easily binge in a weekend. You’ll be able to apply the strategies immediately and revisit the lessons anytime.
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A: This course touches. on editing basics and terminology. For more in-depth editing techniques and concepts, check out the Shoot to Story Masterclass.
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A: Most video courses assume a technical baseline or are geared toward aspiring filmmakers from scratch. Intro to Wedding Filmmaking is designed to bridge the gap — helping photographers and beginners use what they already know and build from there.