In’s & Out’s for 2024: Wedding Cinematography Edition

Dive into the heart of modern wedding cinematography with our curated list of 2024 trends. This is not just any list; it's our guide to what's 'In' and what's 'Out' in capturing your special day. From stunning aerial views and short cinematic highlights to embracing documentary-style storytelling, this is the essence of what we believe will elevate your wedding films. On the flip side, bid farewell to overly staged poses and static shots, as we usher in a new era of personalized, dynamic storytelling.

Ins:

1. Drone Shots for Aerial Views:

• Cinematic aerial views with drones add a unique perspective to wedding videos. This can be an aerial view of the venue, first look, photo session, or any other important and fun moments!

2. Short Cinematic Highlights:

• These shorter films capture the essence of the wedding day in a visually stunning and emotionally impactful way.

3. Documentary-style Storytelling:

• Captures authentic moments, emotions, and sounds - providing a more natural and immersive viewing experience.

4. Story-driven Pre-wedding Films:

• Tell your unique story and give a personalized and cinematic introduction to your journey. Perfect for the rehearsal dinner!

5. Emphasis on Audio Quality:

• High-quality audio ensures that vows, speeches, and ambient sounds are crystal clear and contribute to the overall storytelling.

6. On-Trend Audio and Music Selections:

• Relevant, on-trend music selections (aligning with the couple’s vibe), along with cinematic sound design take films to another level.

7. Experimental Editing Styles:

• Brings a fresh and artistic approach to wedding videos. Non-linear narratives, abstract transitions, and visual effects to create visually striking and memorable films.

8. IG Reels & Content Creation:

• Instagram reels and content creation go a long way to showcase short, engaging snippets of wedding highlights for your followers, and for you to look back on!

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Outs

1. Overly Staged Poses:

• We prefer more ore genuine, candid moments that reflect the couple's personalities.

2. Static Shots Only:

• More dynamic movements, such as tracking shots and steadicam shots, to add energy and visual interest instead of static shots.

3. Low-Quality Audio:

• Poor audio can significantly diminish the impact of wedding videos, so prioritize clear and crisp audio capture.

4. Generic Music Choices:

• No more generic or overused music tracks. Unique and personalized music selections that resonate with the couple's style and story is the way to go.

5. Cookie-cutter Storytelling:

• Personalized storytelling to each couple, ensuring that their unique personalities and experiences shine through.

6. Ignoring Pre-wedding Storytelling:

• Overlooking the importance of pre-wedding storytelling. Pre-wedding films can provide a beautiful introduction to the couple's journey and set the tone for the wedding day.

Including the “In’s” will not only keep your wedding cinematography on-trend, but also allows editors to experiment with innovative techniques - creating visually stunning and captivating wedding films. Our team at Mirar Weddings thrives on experimenting with groundbreaking techniques, ensuring your wedding films are nothing short of visually stunning and captivating masterpieces. Let's redefine wedding videography together in 2024!

The Importance of Finding the Right Fit

At Mirar Weddings, we believe that finding the perfect match is just as important for you, as it is for us. It's not just up to you to find the perfect videographer, we also want to make sure that we're a good fit for you! Trust us, it's the key to a beautiful and stress-free wedding day. Here are a few things to consider when trying to figure out if we're meant to be:

1. Communication: This is a two-way street, so if you're responsive to our emails and letting us in on your vision for your wedding film, then we know we'll be a great match!

2. Style: We’re all about creating beautiful, cinematic films that stand out from the crowd. It's important to make sure that your vision aligns with our style, so we can work our magic and deliver the perfect film for you. 

3. Personality: We love working with couples who are as excited about their wedding day as we are! It's important to have a good connection with your cinematographer so we can capture those natural, candid moments throughout the day. If you're not feeling the vibes, don't worry, we can recommend you to other talented professionals who might be more your style. 

4. Budget: We totally understand that weddings can be expensive, but we want to make sure that you understand the value of our services. If an inexpensive option is your number one priority, we might not be the best fit for you.

5. Availability: Lastly, we want to make sure that our schedules match up! If we're already booked for your wedding date or have a scheduling conflict, we'll be happy to refer you to another wedding cinematographer who is available.

Overall, working with couples who are a good fit will lead to an amazing and stress-free wedding day for everyone involved. By considering communication, style, personality, budget, and availability, we can make informed decisions about which couples to work with and who to refer to other amazing professionals in the industry. Let's make magic together!

The Art of Drone Shots in Wedding Cinematography

At Mirar Weddings, we believe that the art of drone shots adds a stunning and unique perspective to a couple's special day. That's why all of our packages include this breathtaking feature, capturing aerial views of the wedding venue and its surroundings.

Whether you're tying the knot in downtown Chicago or its surrounding suburbs, our team will make sure to include these stunning shots in your final wedding film. So, say goodbye to standard, flat shots and hello to stunning, bird's eye perspectives that will take your wedding memories to new heights.

First Look at Intercontinental

Aerial footage of Anna & Jeff’s first look at the Intercontinental rooftop in Chicago, IL.

These aerial views provide a different perspective and showcase the beauty of the wedding venue and its surroundings. The use of drones also allows for capturing sweeping, panoramic shots that couldn’t be achieved otherwise. From dramatic sweeping shots of the ceremony to romantic sunset views, drone shots bring an extra layer of magic and elegance to your wedding film. Here’s the best part - all of our packages include drone shots. Get in touch to see which package is best for you!