wedding videos
VIDEOGRAPHY
Wedding videos are possibly the most underrated part of
the planning when it comes to organizing a wedding. It
is easy to forget the importance of getting the wedding
video right… let's not forget, this is a record of
exactly what happened on your special day. Everything
else that you have decided upon will be recorded
permanently. This ranges from the dress to the colors to
the flowers, the cake, and most importantly, the people
there. Each and every person who is at your wedding will
remember the day in their own way, yet never
underestimate how important a really good wedding video
is. A really great wedding video will help you, your
partner and all of your guests remember what a truly
wonderful occasion it was… in full color.
What are the options for
wedding videos?
Wedding videos can come in many different shapes and
forms. Different companies offer specific packages or
special "angles". This allows you both the option to
select the method you'd best like to remember your
wedding by. Some wedding video companies specialize in
capturing the day from start to finish. Some offer the
option of a more relaxed approach where you and your
guests are videoed in a more relaxed and natural way.
Other wedding video businesses offer a more formal and
photographic approach. Essentially, it is entirely up to
the happy couple to select what they want to have as a
recording of their special day. Remember, there are no
rules and no "wrong answers".
What to look for in your
wedding video photographer
When you are looking to decide and choose
between different wedding video photographers there are
certainly very simple ways of making sure you will be
getting exactly what you want. First of all consider the
type and form of technology that they are using. Ask
yourselves the following questions…
- Is it a good enough camera?
What type of technology is the wedding video
photographer using? Is it up to date and will it show
your day in the best possible way?
- Will the quality of the pictures be as great as we
would wish then to be?
This question refers to both the technology employed and
the relative skills of the individual photographer. Have
you checked their curriculum vitae and references? Have
you seen examples?
- Is the wedding video compatible to our own
technology at home?
There would be absolutely no point in commissioning a
wedding video that only plays on DVD if you don’t have a
DVD player, for example. Also spare a thought for the
other people that will be involved in your special day -
both on the day, and after the event. Think about things
like the people who are attending and people who aren't.
Does the mother of the bride have the technology to
watch her daughter walk down the aisle time, and time,
again?
- How much does it cost?
Wedding videos cost different amounts, and it very much
depends upon things like the location, duration, time of
year, and the individual photographer. It is usual for
individual companies to do a personalized quotation and
to set a specific plan of action with each and every
couple so that they can get the best from their wedding
day.