5 Ways to Look Camera-Ready for Your Wedding Film
Every couple wants to look confident and flawless in their wedding videography, but if it is your first time as a film protagonist, you might feel nervous about it. There are many things to keep in mind while in front of the camera, but nothing you cannot be prepared for. I have five tips for you to keep it under control and look camera-ready in an easy way.
1. Practice
Like everything in life, practice makes perfect. Many of us do not even know how we look on camera. It will be ideal to schedule an engagement session to get a feel of what you like and don’t about how you act in front of the camera.
Practice also applies to your ceremony. Schedule a rehearsal so that everyone knows how to enter, where to sit, when to participate, and how to exit. Your wedding film will capture everything, and you want your ceremony to be memorable because of your beautiful vows, not the confusion on your bridal party faces.
2. Selfcare
Looking camera-ready has a lot to do with how you feel inside. Sleeping with enough hours the night before your wedding will keep you in a good mood and with enough energy to carry on with the day. Eating a nutritious and light dinner and breakfast is also crucial. You do not want to feel bloated or heavy on the big day. And finally, hydrate! Drink plenty of water the days before, and on the big day, your skin will naturally glow and look flawless on camera.
Pro-tip: pack a bar or some small snacks on the day of your wedding do you have something to run you through until your reception.
3. Hair and makeup test
Choosing the right hair and makeup artist is important. You should schedule a trial with your potential artist before the wedding day. This will be an opportunity to find the correct hairdo and makeup.
Sometimes we have a clear idea of the look we want to rock at our wedding, but it just doesn’t feel right when we see it in pictures. When choosing a style, consider one close enough to your everyday look but “upgraded.”
Prepare a touchup kit to refresh your makeup during the day. If tears roll down, remember to dab them, never rub or wipe, to keep your makeup flawless.
4. Be on time
When you’re stressed, the camera can tell. Rushing to your ceremony is not a good idea. Plan your day, so you have enough time to relax before the ceremony and make sure you arrive on time. The same goes for your bridal party.
5. Keep it natural
From your body language to your makeup and interactions. Your wedding film should reflect who you are; there is no need to act in front of the camera. Keeping a straight posture will make you look great from every angle.
I hope you found these wedding day tips helpful and you now know how to prepare to look great. My greatest piece of advice to look camera-ready is to be yourself and enjoy your wedding. There is no better trick than genuinely feeling comfortable and happy.
And if you’re still looking for a professional wedding videographer, I would be more than happy to hop on a call or video chat to talk about your love story and discuss how we can best capture your beautiful wedding.
