The Videography

Wedding videography captures all the special moments of the wedding day—some you may remember and others you may not even know occurred.
Artistically capturing your wedding on video is important because it is the only way to preserve both the sights and the sounds of your wedding day. It allows you to relive the moments that rushed by in a blur of excitement: the vows, kisses, dances, toasts, laughter and excitement. Wedding videography lets you experience the moments you completely missed in addition to the possible bloopers, the tears of joy, and the sentiments of your guests. You are the star of your own romantic movie!
But videography is not only for viewing those priceless memories for generations to come, it is also for your actual wedding day. You can entertain your wedding guests with extra services such as photo montages, highlights of the ceremony, or your “Love Story” to show at the reception.
Before you ask Uncle Rick to bring his camcorder as a stand-in videographer, remember that filming your special day can be a very high pressure job. Wedding videographers have to capture all the right moments at just the right times. They work with the wedding photographer, must interact well with all the guests and have the proper equipment to film your special day. Don’t burden a guest with such an important responsibility. Professional wedding videographers have the artistic eye and the years of experience needed to ensure your wedding emotions, events and memories are captured in a way you will enjoy watching over and over again. There is a broad array of package prices, artistic styles and levels of experience, so be sure to view a thorough sample of a videographers work - and at least one complete video.

video tips
Compare the work of potential videographers. Make sure to view the work of the person who will actually be recording the event.
View a thorough sample of a potential videographer’s work.
Check videos for clarity, steadiness, and attention to detail.
Listen carefully to the quality of various sounds, from soft-spoken vows to the beat of dance music.
Look to see if desired feelings and moods are captured.
Watch for transition from scene to scene and the use of special effects (if desired).
Contact the videographer to make sure he or she will interact well with you and your guests.
Get everything in writing. Check over the contract so you know what is included.
Discuss any special requests ahead of time.
If the videographer will be recording both the ceremony and reception, check to see if he or she needs to be included in the dinner count.