Should We Have a Wedding Videographer? Twelve Reasons You Need One
Wondering whether or not you should invest in a wedding videographer? Read on to find out the answer…
Here are Twelve Reasons Why you should Choose to invest in Wedding Videography
Welcome to Sinclair Wedding Films, where your wedding day becomes an unforgettable memory shared via VidFlow! As the founder and owner of Sinclair Wedding Films, I bring over 10 years of filming experience using various mediums, from the timeless charm of analogue film to the cutting-edge technology of digital cameras. My passion for this art form led me to become a professional filmmaker with expert knowledge in lightening, cameras, post-production colour grading, editing techniques, and much more, ensuring that your wedding video is a stunning masterpiece.
Your wedding day is likely a culmination of months, maybe even years, of planning and anticipation. However, amidst the excitement and flurry of emotions, it can all pass by in a blur. That's why I believe in the power of wedding videography to capture every precious moment, allowing you, your partner, and your friends and family to relive the magic for years to come.
Even if you are planning a wedding on a budget, and considering what is, or is not, necessary to make your day perfect and memorable, investing in a wedding videographer can be a wise decision for numerous compelling reasons that go beyond just capturing the moments of your big day. Here are some key points to consider.
So, if the question Should I have videography at my wedding? these twelve reasons are here to help you.
1. Capture the Emotion in Motion
Capturing Unforgettable Moments means your wedding video will be more than just frozen moments in time; it will be a moving tapestry of emotions that will touch your hearts deeply and evoke core memories every time you replay the the video. Moments in time caught in a moving image format convey much more than static images, often capturing key moments that would otherwise have been lost - and can never be recaptured. A wedding video allows you to relive the emotions and expressions that photos alone cannot fully capture.
Preserving Precious Memories: Your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event filled with heartfelt emotions, beautiful moments, and interactions with loved ones. A professional videographer ensures that these precious memories are expertly captured, allowing you to relive the magic of your wedding day for years to come.
2. Emotional Storytelling
A skilled wedding videographer is not just someone who records footage, but an artist who crafts a compelling narrative of your unique love story. They have the expertise to transform raw footage into a beautifully woven story, capturing the essence and emotions of your day in a cinematic and touching way. Consider the average number of frames captured (900,000 in a 10 hour day) to create your wedding video, versus the number of still images received from your photographer, and you can see how wedding videography represents good value.
While both still images and videos have their unique strengths, the power of video in capturing and conveying emotions lies in its ability to create a more comprehensive and immersive emotional experience. It allows viewers to relive the emotions and atmosphere of the wedding day in a way that static images cannot fully replicate. In my opinion one should never be undertaken without the other.
3. Seeing What You Missed
Capturing Hidden Moments: As a couple getting married, you are bound to be preoccupied with various responsibilities and emotions on the day A professional videographer looks to capture the moments you may have missed during the whirlwind of the day, like reactions from guests, behind-the-scenes moments, and subtle interactions that add depth to your wedding story. While big moments are important, wedding videography also captures the smaller, more subtle moments that add charm and tenderness to your day. These tender, intimate moments are often overlooked during the excitement of the event but can be cherished when caught on film.
4. An Investment in Memories
Sharing with Loved Ones: Your wedding video becomes a cherished keepsake that you can share with family and friends who were unable to attend the ceremony. It allows them to experience the joy and celebration as if they were there, strengthening the bond with those who couldn't be present physically. Videography is not just an expense; it's an investment in preserving your precious memories. Couples often find that the wedding video becomes the most cherished memento, making it an even more worthwhile and invaluable part of the overall wedding budget.
5. Unobtrusive Presence
One common concern about having a videographer is that it might be intrusive, or the equipment will detract from the day. However, professional wedding videographers use unobtrusive techniques, allowing them to blend seamlessly into the background while capturing all the essential moments. Sinclair Weddings Films have often heard statements such as “we don’t know how you achieved that shot, as we didn’t notice you on the day!”
Professional videographers use top-of-the-line equipment to deliver high-quality production, ensuring high-quality video and audio that amateur recordings simply cannot replicate. The result is a polished, visually stunning video with excellent sound and accurate colours that you'll be proud to share with others.
6. A Natural Approach
Sinclair Wedding Films adopt a documentary-style approach, capturing events as they happen naturally without requiring couples to pose for the camera. Our aim is to capture the essence of the day and not staged moments. While we are happy to capture specific events, such as sparklers, fireworks or coloured smoke flares, which we discuss with our clients ahead of the wedding day, we do not expect or require our couples to perform any staged moments. This allows for a more authentic and candid representation of your special day.
7. Creative Artistry
Videographers are artists, and they bring their creativity and expertise to the table. From using different angles, lighting techniques, and editing styles, they create a unique and personalised wedding video that reflects your personalities and the overall ambiance of the day. Ask yourself why you are drawn to one videographer over another, is it the overall vibe, polished visual imagery, or something else.
8. Capturing Vows and Speeches
The heartfelt vows exchanged between you and your partner, as well as the emotional speeches from family and friends, are moments you'll want to cherish forever. A professional wedding videographer ensures these significant moments are captured in their entirety, allowing you to relive them whenever you want. This has a significance that should not be overlooked and provides great value in relation to the overall investment in a wedding videographer.
9. Professional Editing
Editing a wedding video is a complex task that requires skill and experience. A professional videographer knows how to trim and arrange footage, isolate audio, add music, incorporate special effects, and enhance the overall flow, resulting in a captivating and emotionally engaging film.
10. The Importance of Post-Production
The quality of the final wedding film is equally as important as the footage captured. Skilled post-production work ensures that the colours, transitions, and overall flow of the video are of the highest standard, creating an engaging and unforgettable final product.
11. Timeless Keepsake
A professionally crafted wedding video is a timeless keepsake that you can pass down through generations and should be treated with equal importance to wedding photography. Photographs are great to remember something frozen in a moment in time, however, if you want to relive a moment in depth and over and over, then video is an essential part of the day.
Imagine showing your children and grandchildren the love and happiness shared on your wedding day — it becomes a family heirloom with immense sentimental and nostalgic value, as time inexorably moves forward.
Sinclair Wedding Films deliver all of our wedding videos via VidFlow, which comes with the peace of mind that your precious wedding film will be available to play well into the future, and the original files can be downloaded at any time.
12. Peace of Mind
By entrusting and investing in a professional videographer to capture your wedding, you free yourself from the worry of capturing every moment yourself or relying on friends and family to do it in the way you would like. This allows you to be fully present, enjoying the day to the fullest, knowing that the memories of your wedding day are in capable hands.
In conclusion, wedding videography offers a unique and emotional experience that complements wedding photography. It provides an incredible souvenir, preserves the memory of the day, captures hidden moments, and offers excellent value for the investment. With unobtrusive filming and a natural approach, professional wedding videographers can deliver a breathtaking final result that you and your loved ones can cherish forever.
What Should I Keep in Mind When Choosing a Videographer?
The number one thing to bear in mind when it comes to making your decision is your own personal style and preferences. No two videographers are alike, so it’s important to be familiar with the way they film, their style, the narrative they weave, and how they edit the days footage, what are their commercial terms, and do they have relevant insurances before you make a commitment. You will need to establish if the videographer is available for your date, and if they are, secure them, as soon as you can.
Do your research, does the vibe of the videographer align to your style and vision? Don't just be guided by price alone. As mentioned earlier your day will consist of moments in time that cannot be recaptured. Look at the body of work from the people you are interested in, reach out to them to discuss further - see what there attitude is like on a video call. The way in which they engage with you before the event is equally as important, as you need to feel relaxed around these strangers who will be attending a most significant day in the start of your journey together.
Curious about how much other couples spend on wedding videography and photography? Don’t be! Your day is unique to you and should never be compared to someone else’s day. When you way-up the costs of filming your day and the quality of effort that goes into crafting the final version for you to keep, and cherish, it is a small amount of investment compared to the overall cost of the day. Make the ability to relieve memories of the day as special as the actual day!
One final thought. We have seen many couples book at the last minute, because they were not originally going to have their day filmed. The tears of joy once they see the teaser trailer or the final film speaks volumes to the value investing in a wedding video. Remember you cannot role back time to recapture past events!
