Reasons Why a Videographer is Important to Book for your Wedding

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by Willa Johnson

Aside from some wonderful still photography, video would have to be the best way to preserve the true spirit and emotion of your wedding. With this being said, there are a few points that should be addressed when picking a videographer. Here are a few to get you started:

You should always inform them when you have a particular idea in mind and ask them if these ideas are a possibility. Whenever possible, try to view some of the past videos they have done. This is to inspect the quality of their work. Remember this day only comes once, it need to be a memorable one, not a video disaster. It may be that they decide to use special effects in the video that you may not want in yours. Never take them by their word or by the name they carry to determine the quality and workmanship they will produce.

On to the ceremony-- it may very well be the case that the church you are going to wed in does not allow cameras video or still to be used at or near the front sanctuary segment of the church. However, perhaps the church will allow cameras at the rear. You will need a game plan for this to be pulled off smoothly. If you are marrying somewhere else, such as a park, this will not be an issue. Depending on the amount of cameras you want, as well as the coverage will pretty much determine the fees for the ceremony. If the videographer has certain styles or even packages where interviewing the guests for brief comments on film, may or may not make some a little uncomfortable and this should be taken into account.

Historical Quote

The wedding was a quiet affair, and when called upon to enjoy my promotion from lodger to lover did I experience only bitterness and distaste? No.

—Vladimir Nabokov (1899–1977)

You wish for this video to be a carbon copy of that special moment, not a fancy show where lights and perhaps even silly things have been incorporated such as smoke and lasers. Please pay particular attention on the demo videos you watch to ensure that this videographer takes pride in their work. This is to ensure the ceremony to be magical, not a mishap. Save the special show of old Uncle Bob doing the Macarena where it belongs, on the dance floor at the reception. If the videographer is a professional, it will show in their work. You will see many things on that video that you will not remember, as you were center stage, and concentrated on other issues that kept you from seeing the ceremony as a spectator. The importance of being comfortable with the videographer that you are going to employ on this special day goes without saying.

The professional will have the task of capturing everything on video and in a fashion that you desire. However, it is not out of the question to take sound advice from the professional if they see a problem in your vision or master plan. They are, after all, the professionals. If they see a problem in what you have asked, the right thing to do would be to inform you of why it might not be a good idea. They are not intentionally trying to hurt your feelings, nor do they want to crush a dream. Their job as a hired professional videographer is to do what they do best by cleanly capturing the moment on video for you to cherish for a lifetime.

Taking into account the venue you have chosen may or may not pay part in how difficult it will be to film. Lighting, and perhaps even weather conditions if you are doing it outside, could wreak havoc on video. If the videographer tries to make a suggestion, or offers a different approach on a segment of the ceremony or reception, it would not hurt to hear them out. They undoubtedly have been doing this for some time and know what exactly will work and what will not. Second-guessing the professional is in a sense UN-professional, as well. Not unlike every other aspect of that special day, it does not hurt to do your homework so that you can get the best for your dollar and it will be money well spent. Lights, Camera, Action!

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