Beginner's Guide to Wedding Videography by Runaway Vows

Introduction

The Beginner's Guide to Wedding Videography is a comprehensive training program created by Jake Weisler and Nate Teahan of Runaway Vows, who are named among the Top 18 Wedding Videographers in the United States. This course transforms aspiring filmmakers into confident wedding videographers through over 10 hours of hands-on instruction covering technical fundamentals, production techniques, post-production workflows, and business development. The program features 56 video lessons organized into four core modules, taking you from camera settings to delivering professional wedding films that command premium pricing.

Here's Everything You'll Receive

📊 Course Stats:

56 video lessons | 12 downloadable PDFs | 3 images | 10h 43m of content | 10.06 GB total

✅ Module 1: The Technical — Complete camera gear guide and settings training (2h 34m of video across 18 lessons) covering everything from choosing your first camera to mastering exposure, white balance, gimbal balancing, and drone operations

✅ Module 2: The Production — On-the-day filming techniques (2h 15m of video across 10 lessons) teaching you how to capture bride and groom prep, first looks, ceremonies, speeches, adventurous and luxury poses, and work effectively with DJs

✅ Module 3: Post-Production — Complete editing workflow in Premiere Pro (3h 54m of video across 18 lessons plus sample drone footage) from organizing your footage to color grading, sound design, special effects, and export settings

✅ Module 4: The Business — Build a profitable wedding videography business (1h 58m of video across 10 lessons) including client acquisition, pricing strategies, Honeybook automation, contract creation, and social media presence

✅ Downloadable Resources: 12 PDF guides, cheat sheets, keyboard shortcuts, audio presets, LUTs pack, and guides for immediate implementation

✅ Bonus Materials: 5 ready-to-use resource packs including audio presets, editing cheat sheets, workflow guides, keyboard shortcuts, and professional LUTs for color grading

> Note: This includes all recorded training content, video lessons, sample footage, and downloadable resources from the program. Live coaching sessions and direct access to Runaway Vows are available exclusively through the official program.

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What You Will Master in Beginner's Guide to Wedding Videography

✅ Select the optimal camera equipment for wedding videography — Learn which cameras, lenses, stabilizers, lights, audio recorders, drones, and accessories deliver professional results without overspending on gear you don't need

✅ Nail technical camera settings for flawless footage — Master frame rates, exposure triangle (ISO, shutter speed, aperture), white balance, and audio settings to capture properly exposed, cinematic wedding footage in any lighting condition

✅ Operate gimbals and drones with confidence — Balance and shoot with DJI gimbals for smooth cinematic movement, plus execute the top 8 essential drone shots that elevate every wedding film

✅ Capture every moment of a wedding day like a professional — Film bride and groom prep, first looks, ceremonies, and receptions with proper positioning, composition, and storytelling intent without missing critical moments

✅ Light and mic subjects for broadcast-quality audio and video — Mic grooms without it showing on camera, light speeches for flattering results, and work seamlessly with DJs to capture clean ceremony and reception audio

✅ Direct couples through adventurous and luxury poses — Guide couples through the top 10 adventurous poses and top 10 luxury poses that create stunning visuals, plus execute a complete 5-minute bridal session when time is limited

✅ Build a complete Premiere Pro editing workflow from scratch — Set up an efficient workspace, create optimized sequences, use essential keyboard shortcuts, cull footage efficiently, and link audio for professional post-production

✅ Craft emotionally compelling wedding films — Apply Runaway Vows' story mountain framework to structure your edit, select and license the perfect music, place B-roll strategically, and deliver films that move viewers to tears

✅ Execute professional color correction and grading — Color correct for consistency across mixed lighting situations, apply cinematic color grades that match luxury wedding aesthetics, and color grade drone footage for seamless integration

✅ Design impactful sound and add special effects — Mix audio levels professionally, add sound design elements that enhance emotion, incorporate tasteful special effects, and create custom titles with appropriate fonts

✅ Build a six-figure wedding videography business — Network effectively to land your first clients, price your services to reflect your value (not your experience level), create professional proposals and contracts in Honeybook, and automate your client workflow

✅ Establish a powerful social media presence — Develop a content strategy that attracts high-end couples, showcase your work effectively across platforms, and turn your wedding films into client-generating marketing assets

Who Is This Course For?

• The Complete Beginner with Gear But No Direction — You bought a camera and gimbal, maybe filmed a friend's wedding, but your footage looks amateur and you have no idea how to edit it into something you'd actually want to show clients. This course gives you the complete technical foundation and production workflow to deliver professional films.

• The Photographer Expanding into Video — You're an established wedding photographer looking to add videography services but don't know where to start with video settings, audio capture, or editing workflows. This course teaches you the fundamentals without assuming you know anything about video production.

• The Hobbyist Ready to Go Professional — You've been filming events for friends and family for free, getting compliments on your work, and now you want to charge real money but don't know how to price yourself, land clients, or build legitimate business systems. Module 4 transforms your hobby into a revenue-generating business.

• The Filmmaker Transitioning to Weddings — You have video production experience in other genres but weddings are a completely different beast with unique challenges, tight timelines, and no second takes. This course teaches you wedding-specific techniques for capturing unrepeatable moments.

• The Videographer Stuck at Budget Pricing — You're booking weddings but charging $500-$1,500 because you don't feel confident enough to command premium rates. This course elevates your technical skills, storytelling ability, and business positioning so you can charge what luxury wedding videographers actually make.

• The DIY Learner Who Wants Proven Systems — You've watched hundreds of random YouTube tutorials but your workflow is scattered, your edits take forever, and your results are inconsistent. This course gives you Runaway Vows' exact step-by-step systems used to build one of the most in-demand luxury wedding film companies.

A Lesson-by-Lesson Breakdown of the Curriculum

Module 1: The Technical

This foundational module eliminates gear confusion and technical overwhelm by walking you through the exact equipment Runaway Vows uses and recommends, followed by essential camera settings and operation techniques for weddings.

Section 1: Camera Gear

• Lesson 1.1: What Camera Should I Buy
• Lesson 1.2: What Lens Should I Buy
• Lesson 1.3: What Stabilizer is Best for You
• Lesson 1.4: Our Favorite Lights
• Lesson 1.5: Our Favorite Light Stands
• Lesson 1.6: Favorite Audio Field Recorders
• Lesson 1.7: Essential Audio Cables and Adapters
• Lesson 1.8: Best Lav Mics
• Lesson 1.9: Best Drones to Buy
• Lesson 1.10: Favorite Cases & Bags

Section 2: Camera Settings

• Lesson 1.11: Frame Rates
• Lesson 1.12: Exposure – ISO, Shutter Speed, Aperture
• Lesson 1.13: White Balance
• Lesson 1.14: Best Audio Settings
• Lesson 1.15: How to Balance a DJI Gimbal
• Lesson 1.16: Drone Basics
• Lesson 1.17: Top 8 Drone Shots
• Lesson 1.18: Harsh Light vs Soft Light

Module 2: The Production

Master the art of capturing wedding day footage with confidence, positioning, and storytelling intent across every part of the timeline from getting ready to reception.

• Lesson 2.1: Bride & Groom Prep
• Lesson 2.2: How to Film First Looks
• Lesson 2.3: How to Mic A Groom
• Lesson 2.4: How to Film Ceremonies
• Lesson 2.5: How to Light Speeches
• Lesson 2.6: Top 10 Adventurous Poses
• Lesson 2.7: Top 10 Luxury Poses
• Lesson 2.8: 5 Minute Bridal Session
• Lesson 2.9: Travel Hacks
• Lesson 2.10: How to Work with a DJ

Module 3: Post-Production

Transform raw footage into cinematic wedding films using Runaway Vows' complete Premiere Pro workflow, from project setup through final color grading and export.

• Lesson 3.1: Premiere Pro – Interface and Organizing
• Lesson 3.2: New Projects – Sequence Settings
• Lesson 3.3: Keyboard Shortcuts
• Lesson 3.4: Culling and Linking Audio
• Lesson 3.5: Finding and Licensing Music
• Lesson 3.6: Crafting Your Story
• Lesson 3.7: Placing BROLL
• Lesson 3.8: Special Effects
• Lesson 3.9: Sound design and Audio Mixing
• Lesson 3.10: Color Correcting
• Lesson 3.11: Color Grading
• Lesson 3.12: Titles & Fonts
• Lesson 3.13: Export settings
• Lesson 3.14: BONUS – Color Correcting Drone Footage
• Lesson 3.15: BONUS – Color Grading Drone Footage
• 📕 Included resources: Story Mountain framework (PNG guide), 3 sample Runaway Vows drone footage files for practice

Module 4: The Business

Build the business systems, pricing structure, and marketing presence required to turn wedding videography into a sustainable, profitable career.

• Lesson 4.1: Building Your Network
• Lesson 4.2: Landing Your First Client
• Lesson 4.3: HONEYBOOK & Customer Relationships
• Lesson 4.4: Pricing Yourself Part 1
• Lesson 4.5: Pricing Yourself Part 2
• Lesson 4.6: Creating Pricing Brochures
• Lesson 4.7: Creating Proposals & Contracts
• Lesson 4.8: Honeybook Automations
• Lesson 4.9: Video Delivery
• Lesson 4.10: Social Media Presence
• 📕 Included resources: Social Media Overlay Guide (PNG)

Included Bonus Materials to Accelerate Your Results

✅ Audio Presets Pack — Ready-to-import Premiere Pro audio presets for instant professional sound mixing without manually adjusting levels for every clip (ZIP archive)

✅ Editing Cheat Sheets — Quick-reference PDF guides covering essential editing techniques, workflow optimization, and Runaway Vows' best practices to keep by your desk while editing (ZIP archive with multiple PDFs)

✅ Workflow Guides — Step-by-step process documents for organizing projects, managing client communication, and delivering finished films efficiently (ZIP archive)

✅ Keyboard Shortcuts Reference — Comprehensive Premiere Pro keyboard shortcut guide to dramatically speed up your editing and navigate like a professional editor (ZIP archive)

✅ Professional LUTs Pack — Color grading LUTs (Look Up Tables) used by Runaway Vows to achieve their signature cinematic color aesthetic in one click (ZIP archive)

✅ Sample Drone Footage — Three professional drone clips from actual Runaway Vows weddings to practice color correction and grading techniques taught in Module 3 (MOV video files)

About Your Instructors: Jake Weisler and Nate Teahan of Runaway Vows

Jake Weisler and Nate Teahan are the co-founders of Runaway Vows, a luxury destination wedding film company that has become one of the most sought-after brands in the wedding industry. What began in 2014 when they picked up their first camera with a desire to tell unique stories has evolved into an internationally recognized film house trusted by couples worldwide to preserve their wedding weekends with artistry and intention.

Key Credentials & Accomplishments:

✅ Named among the Top 18 Wedding Videographers in the United States — Recognized nationally for their refined, cinematic approach to capturing love stories

✅ Represented by Forma Management — Part of an elite roster of luxury wedding artists, with Forma being a premier luxury wedding agency that connects high-end couples with top-tier creatives

✅ Over 15 years of combined experience in wedding videography — Between Jake and Nate's individual careers and their partnership, they bring extensive real-world production experience

✅ Educated over 2,000 filmmakers worldwide — Built a thriving educational community helping aspiring and intermediate videographers master filmmaking and grow their wedding businesses through online courses and workshops

✅ Featured podcast guests — Appeared on “That Wedding Videographer Podcast” discussing the value of investing in workshops and education for career growth in the wedding film industry

✅ Active social media presence — Maintain engaged followings on Instagram (@runawayvows, @jakeweislerfilms, @nateahanfilm) and YouTube, sharing their work and insights with the filmmaking community

✅ International destination wedding specialists — Capture weddings worldwide, bringing creativity, intention, and cinematic expertise to luxury celebrations across the globe

✅ Team expansion — Grown Runaway Vows to include additional team members including Samuel Hansen, demonstrating successful business scaling beyond just the founders

What Problems Does Beginner's Guide to Wedding Videography Solve?

“I bought expensive camera gear but my wedding footage still looks amateur compared to professionals” — Module 1's camera settings section teaches you the exact exposure settings, frame rates, white balance techniques, and audio configurations that create cinematic footage, while Module 3 shows you how color correction and grading transform flat footage into polished films.

“I panic during weddings and miss important moments because I don't know where to be or what to shoot” — Module 2 gives you shot-by-shot breakdowns of how to cover every part of a wedding day, from prep to reception, with specific positioning, composition, and timing strategies so you capture every critical moment with confidence.

“I have hours of footage but don't know how to edit it into a compelling story” — Module 3's “Crafting Your Story” lesson teaches Runaway Vows' story mountain framework for structuring wedding films that create emotional impact, plus you learn exactly how to select music, place B-roll, and edit to the rhythm for professional pacing.

“My editing workflow is disorganized chaos and takes me 20+ hours per wedding” — Module 3 walks through Runaway Vows' complete Premiere Pro workflow from project setup to export, teaching you organizational systems, keyboard shortcuts, and culling techniques that professional editors use to deliver films efficiently.

“I want to charge more than $1,000 per wedding but don't feel confident enough to justify premium pricing” — Module 4's two-part pricing series addresses the mindset and strategy behind valuing your work appropriately, while the entire course elevates your technical skills and storytelling ability to the level where premium pricing is justified.

“I can't land wedding clients because I have no portfolio, no network, and no idea how to market myself” — Module 4 covers building your network strategically, landing your first client even without extensive experience, creating professional proposals and pricing brochures, and establishing a social media presence that attracts ideal couples.

What Makes Beginner's Guide to Wedding Videography Different

• Taught by working luxury wedding videographers, not just educators — Jake and Nate actively film high-end destination weddings worldwide, so every technique taught reflects current professional standards and real-world challenges, not outdated theory

• Complete business systems included, not just filming techniques — Unlike courses that only teach you to use a camera, this includes Honeybook workflow automation, proposal templates, pricing strategies, and client relationship management used by an actual six-figure wedding film company

• Exact gear recommendations at multiple price points — Eliminates analysis paralysis by telling you specifically which cameras, lenses, stabilizers, lights, audio equipment, and drones to buy based on your budget and experience level

• Story Mountain storytelling framework for emotional wedding films — Learn Runaway Vows' proprietary approach to structuring wedding edits that create narrative arcs and emotional peaks, not just chronological montages of the day

Frequently Asked Questions About Beginner's Guide to Wedding Videography

What is Beginner's Guide to Wedding Videography about?

Beginner's Guide to Wedding Videography is a comprehensive training program that teaches aspiring filmmakers how to shoot, edit, and deliver professional wedding films while building a profitable wedding videography business. Created by Runaway Vows' Jake Weisler and Nate Teahan, the course covers technical camera fundamentals, on-location production techniques, complete Premiere Pro editing workflows, and business development strategies.

Who created Beginner's Guide to Wedding Videography?

The course was created by Jake Weisler and Nate Teahan, co-founders of Runaway Vows, who are named among the Top 18 Wedding Videographers in the United States. They are represented by Forma Management, have over 15 years of combined experience, and have educated over 2,000 filmmakers worldwide through their online courses and workshops.

What is included in Beginner's Guide to Wedding Videography?

The course includes 56 video lessons totaling 10 hours 43 minutes of instruction, 12 downloadable PDF guides, 3 images including workflow diagrams, and 5 bonus resource packs (audio presets, editing cheat sheets, workflow guides, keyboard shortcuts, and professional LUTs). You also receive 3 sample drone footage files for practicing color grading techniques. The total download size is 10.06 GB.

Who is Beginner's Guide to Wedding Videography best suited for?

This course is ideal for complete beginners who own camera gear but lack direction, wedding photographers expanding into videography, hobbyists ready to go professional, filmmakers transitioning from other genres into weddings, videographers stuck at budget pricing who want to command premium rates, and DIY learners who want proven systems instead of scattered YouTube tutorials.

What will I learn in Beginner's Guide to Wedding Videography?

You'll learn how to select optimal camera equipment, master technical settings (frame rates, exposure, white balance, audio), operate gimbals and drones, capture every moment of a wedding day professionally, light and mic subjects, direct couples through poses, build complete Premiere Pro editing workflows, craft emotionally compelling stories, execute color correction and grading, design professional sound, and build a six-figure wedding videography business with proper pricing and client systems.

What format is Beginner's Guide to Wedding Videography delivered in?

The course is delivered as downloadable video lessons in TS format, PDF guides, PNG workflow diagrams, MOV sample footage files, and ZIP archives containing presets and resources. The total package is 10.06 GB and includes 56 videos totaling 10 hours 43 minutes, organized into four main modules with clearly structured sections.

Does Beginner's Guide to Wedding Videography include any bonus materials?

Yes, the course includes five bonus resource packs: Audio Presets for Premiere Pro, Editing Cheat Sheets (multiple PDFs), Workflow Guides for project organization and client management, Keyboard Shortcuts reference for Premiere Pro, and Professional LUTs pack for color grading. You also receive three sample drone footage clips from actual Runaway Vows weddings for practice.

What is Runaway Vows known for?

Runaway Vows is known for being among the Top 18 Wedding Videographers in the United States, their luxury destination wedding films captured worldwide, timeless storytelling and refined cinematic approach, representation by Forma Management (a premier luxury wedding agency), and their educational community of over 2,000 filmmakers. Jake and Nate started filming in 2014 and have built one of the most in-demand luxury wedding film companies.

How is Beginner's Guide to Wedding Videography different from other wedding videography courses?

This course is taught by actively working luxury wedding videographers who film high-end destination weddings, not just educators. It includes complete business systems (Honeybook automation, proposals, pricing strategies) beyond just filming techniques. You receive exact gear recommendations at multiple price points to eliminate confusion, plus Runaway Vows' proprietary Story Mountain storytelling framework for creating emotionally compelling wedding films instead of just chronological montages.