How do you set yourself up as a wedding videographer?

2 Comments to “How do you set yourself up as a wedding videographer?”

1. Jeff M says:

   June 9, 2009 at 9:50 pm

   How to start a affair? Find a customer!

   Seriously, do whatever it takes to get work. Talk to friends, family, co workers. Do jobs for free. The main thing is to just do excellent work. Once you get started, the rest will take care of itself.
2. Thomas says:

   June 9, 2009 at 9:50 pm

   Look to see if one in the area is hiring first and work with him/her to learn what you'll be doing.

   To be successful you'd doubtless need at least 2-3 expensive video cameras… don't get the basic stuff most people have at home. You'd then need an editing system. These easily run several thousands of dollars and up. Don't forget music to dub over the edited tapes.

   After that, you'd need to make known and know HOW to shoot a excellent video. I used to do tv work and did a few weddings in New Orleans. As the videographer I'd have to be at the church, tape the couple coming out and into the limo and then break every known law to get to the reception. It was especially hard when the wedding party had police escorts and I didn't.

   It's a lot of work.