For churches and officiants.
I film weddings, and I know a church is not a film set. This is what I promise you.
Before a couple signs anything, I talk with the couple, the church or officiant, and the venue. We agree whether I may film and record, where I stand, and anything that must not be filmed or recorded. If you would like to agree it in writing, I have a one-page plan we can fill in together.
I ask first.
Before the wedding I ask you what is allowed, and I do what you say. I do not assume anything.
I stay out of the way.
I stand where we have agreed. I do not walk the aisle. I use no flash and no added light. I work with what the room already has.
Sacred moments stay sacred.
If there is a moment you would rather I did not film or record, you tell me and I do not. The couple and the guests can pray, sing and receive without a camera pointed at them.
Sound without intrusion.
I only use a small recorder and a small clip-on microphone, and only where you agree. I never connect to your sound system unless you offer. I never put a microphone on a minister, priest or officiant unless they offer.
Quiet and dressed for the occasion.
I arrive early, set up quietly, wear what the guests wear, and leave without a fuss.
If you feel I’ve broken one of these, tell me. I’ll respond within 48 hours and listen.
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