It is important to be able to present SOMETHING in line with what potential clients are seeking, as you’ve noted such is the case with people considering you as their wedding video producer. Many who have entered this aspect of commercial event video business, including myself, have had to produce wedding video for friends or relatives, or friends of relatives 😉 on the cheap or gratis, with the understanding that the material you acquire can be used for your marketing purposes. I really cannot think of another way to accomplish having production footage you can claim as your own and that reflects what you are able to do to the satisfaction of inquiring potential clients.
