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Article: Going to the (USNA) Chapel: shooting weddings in military settings presents unique challenges to videographers, from security issues to matters of military protocol and tradition. Here we take a look inside the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel, with a closeup view of how Naval Academy weddings work and what videographers need to know before tackling a project in such an environment.
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- EventDV
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- July 1, 2005
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In the world of wedding videography, a military ceremony is an exception for most producers. But for my business, it has provided a substantial portion of our income.
My studio is located near Annapolis, home of the United States Naval Academy. The Naval Academy hosts hundreds of weddings each year; most Saturdays the Chapel will host about five to seven weddings, one every hour.
It's a fascinating environment in which to work, from its historical resonance to the economy and austerity of its architecture. But preparing to shoot a wedding in a military setting like the USNA Chapel means much more than a simple change of venue. It also means acclimating ...