Whether you’re just stepping into wedding filmmaking or leveling up your game, this guide will help you shoot weddings like they belong on the big screen.
This is not just a checklist — it’s a strategic, cinematic blueprint to help you plan, shoot, and deliver emotionally-driven wedding films with confidence.
✅ Essential Gear Checklist – Cameras, lenses, audio, lighting, and storage you actually need (plus budget-friendly picks)
✅ Pre-Production Workflow – How to talk to clients, scout locations, and prep like a director
✅ Cinematic B-Roll Shot List – Scene-by-scene ideas from prep to reception
✅ Budget Kit Recommendations – Full setups under $750, $1500, and $3K — rent or own
✅ Wedding Day Timeline Prep – What to do 1 week before, the night before, day of, and after
✅ Bonus: Pro Tips on Audio, Angles & Collaborating with DJs + Photographers
Whether you’re just stepping into wedding filmmaking or leveling up your game, this guide will help you shoot weddings like they belong on the big screen.
This is not just a checklist — it’s a strategic, cinematic blueprint to help you plan, shoot, and deliver emotionally-driven wedding films with confidence.
✅ Essential Gear Checklist – Cameras, lenses, audio, lighting, and storage you actually need (plus budget-friendly picks)
✅ Pre-Production Workflow – How to talk to clients, scout locations, and prep like a director
✅ Cinematic B-Roll Shot List – Scene-by-scene ideas from prep to reception
✅ Budget Kit Recommendations – Full setups under $750, $1500, and $3K — rent or own
✅ Wedding Day Timeline Prep – What to do 1 week before, the night before, day of, and after
✅ Bonus: Pro Tips on Audio, Angles & Collaborating with DJs + Photographers
