Wedding Photographer and Videographer

Hi guys, this is Paul. Today I want to speak about wedding photographer and videographer, why you as a client should consider booking both, and why it’s better to book them from the same company.

Do you really need videography? From my perspective I say it’s definitely yes. Why should you consider videography for your wedding? Picture the dancing at the wedding, or picture yourself talking to your guests. Your father’s speech to you. His words that you will remember. Your morning preparations, your letters to each other. All these moments can’t be captured by photography in the same way as video. Why? Because video is movement, video is sound, video is life. When you watch the video it’s what actually happened. It’s not only your memories or how you feel about them. It’s not only what you can remember, but actually what happened, along with details you may have forgotten.

The other question for today is why you should book a photographer and videographer from the same company? I have had clients book me solo and they don’t want video. Or, they might want to book video separately. It’s their choice, but there is something that you should know.

When we work together in one team we know how to shoot so we don’t distract each other. We know how to help each other, assist each other. When I’m taking pictures, videographers can assist me with a light, with a prop, with anything. When we shoot video, I help them.

So basically photographers and videographers become assistance to each other and also keep an eye out for each other’s location. So during the ceremony you won’t see photographer in the video or videographers in the photos. We all know where to position ourselves to get the proper quality footage avoiding each other. But if you go with the different companies it can go wrong, okay.

Everything can go wrong because like any wedding photographer I’m thinking about my quality first, about my photography of the wedding, what my clients want, and what I will present, so I want wants the best footage possible.

At the same time video guys think about the same things. So what happens if the bride is walking down the aisle and suddenly the video guy stands in the middle of the shot. He gets his nice shot of the bride walking with her father but the photographer cannot capture the same moment.

Admit it, after they’ve submitted the footage, you don’t want to keep seeing your photographer and videographer in your photos and videos. To avoid any compromise of quality, it’s better to hire professionals from one team because they’ve worked together before. They know where to stand to make it easier on each other to capture quality.

So guys, please remember that it’s better to consider both photography and videography. And if you want to book wedding photographer and wedding videographer for your wedding day it’s better to go with one company.

If you have any questions please let me know. Please subscribe and like so I can see that you’re interested. See you soon.

A wedding can be a slightly overwhelming event to be a part of, especially for the first time. For most of the guests at a wedding, the always-present photographer is something new. Even though they may not be shy, not all of us are used to cameras up close, or to posing for photos. This can be especially hard as we socialize and talk to our friends and family. There are several ways to look good in photos at your friend’s wedding and remain at ease and relaxed around the photographer’s camera all day.

 

First, it is important to remember that a professional wedding photographer does this all the time, and they are used to being polite, subtle, and pleasant for their subjects to feel comfortable. A photographer will know when it is a good moment to point the camera you, and when it might not be as pleasant for you. For example, while eating some particularly messy food, or while fixing your clothes, a professional won’t get in your face with the camera. At the same time, during important to capture moments that could be disturbed by getting too close to the subject, the photographer might use a longer lens and attempt to take a candid photo. By working quietly and quickly, the photographer can work to get the best out of you without you even knowing, and you will look good in the wedding album.

 

While posed portraits and group shots are a must have for any wedding album, the natural photos are the main attraction for most of the evening’s memories. It is important to trust the photographer and not always look into the camera after noticing that they are trying to take a photo. They are trying to capture your expressions, the one that was there before you looked at the camera, so even if it makes you curious, try to look away, at least for another few moments. Not looking into the lens will make a wedding photographer very happy, and also your friends when they see the results in their final album. Relax and stay in the moment, the camera is there but not there.

 

Wardrobe choices can be very important when it comes to being photogenic, and giving you confidence around the wedding photographer all evening long. The simplest choices like avoiding line patterns that don’t show up well on camera, and wearing solids instead, can result in far better shots of you. Matching with your date or complementing them can also make sure the two of you get into the wedding album, in style.

 

Finally, timing is very important to the wedding photographer. Adjusting your hair or finishing up your makeup as you are being posed will hold everyone up, and cut into the time the photographer has to make you all shine alongside the marrying couple. Avoid wandering away from the group, as keeping up can ensure you aren’t missing from any spontaneous shots, or that the group doesn’t have to wait for you to have you in the picture.

The role of the photographer, before the role of taking pictures, is that of being invisible and silent. The event is not about the photographer. They are there to capture the event as it unfolds, without changing anything or drawing attention to themselves. This doesn’t apply during the staged photo shoot, when the photographer leads the proceedings to efficiently create well-posed photos of family members and the bridal party. Here’s the photographer’s job is done by actively creating images by posing subjects and finding locations. The photographer’s silent work begins once this part has come to a close.

 

During the ceremony and all other parts of the wedding day, the photographer is silent and invisible, an important part of being able to take candid shots, often the most effective way to capture the essence of a moment. Creating noise with their camera can get in the way of this. Attracting the attention of a camera-shy subject can ruin the opportunity of getting a natural photo of them. Their expression won’t be as natural, and the photo will be different one not telling the true story of the moment. During a musical performance, beeping or clicking of a camera can throw off the performers or take away from an emotional quiet moment. The quietest moments are often the most important in a wedding, the walks down the aisle, and the silence before and after each “I do,” and the moment of silence before the first kiss. All these moments can easily be ruined by camera sounds, and direct the attention and the eyes of the audience to what is not important, instead of the main event. A silent camera can capture these unnoticed and without altering the emotions of the subjects.

 

Modern professional cameras make this subtle work very simple. They often have silent shutter functions that prevent the camera from emitting any kind of audio during operation. A professional wedding photographer should have a camera with this function, as once it has hit the market there is no reason for a wedding to be disturbed by the clicking of older cameras. Aside from distracting the subjects of potentially magical candid snapshots, the sound can also be disrespectful and stressful to the couple. With hundreds of eyes already on them for the whole day, they want to relax, and having the sound of paparazzi following them isn’t helpful. Keeping them at ease and able to have conversations with all the loved ones they are meeting, in silence, is the ideal way for a photographer to operate. One equipped with a professional camera capable of silent shooting can get the shots they want, in a respectful way, and keep the couple happy all day. Only in this way can those thousands of precious moments be captured without getting everyone annoyed at the clicks of the camera. Only in this way can a couple enjoy their wedding and focus on each other in peace.

On this most special occasion, no one knows exactly what the bride is feeling except the bride herself. When everything happening around you is about you, it’s possible to feel overwhelmed. During a day like this, communication isn’t always the easiest for the bride, but with a few tips it is possible for her to get what she and her new husband want from the photographer without this becoming a distraction. Keep our tips in mind to help you remain calm and focused on your wedding and loved ones, but also get the best photos you can.

 

Speaking to your photographer in advance about the style you’d like to see in your wedding photos can be helpful, as once the big day arrives there is too much going on to discuss such details. By planning in advance, the photographer can have the chance to bring any special pieces of equipment or props they might need to create what you’re looking for. Showing sample images to your photographer, whether these are from their own portfolio or anywhere else can also be an effective tool to ensure they understand the style expected. This doesn’t necessarily mean recreating other photos, but these examples could give your photographer ideas specific to your own wedding.

 

Once you have spoken to your photographer and established a style you are looking for before the wedding, you can trust that the professional you’ve hired will be ready. Being too involved in the photography schedule on the wedding day can distract you from enjoying your personal time with loved ones. Your photographer is already keeping an eye on this, and while they will discuss any schedule changes with you if they come up, in general they will be independent and won’t need reminders, so you can enjoy your day. Our tip is to leave it to them.

 

It can be exciting attending the wedding of a friend or family member, and being among loved ones. There are many precious moments all of us, not only photographers, want to capture. At weddings, many guests can’t help but become photographers, with their cell phones or personal cameras, occasionally pulling out their device to capture the event alongside the hired professionals. While doing this is a natural response, and harmless during most situations, the key moments in a wedding can be spoiled by an excess of recording devices. Imagine wanting to frame a nice wide shot of the moment you and your loved one were exchanging vows, or sharing the first piece of cake, but the image is covered by a sea of bright and colourful recording devices. Not only the screens themselves are taking attention away from the couple, but also the distracting blinking red dots, indicating they are recording. Photographers with their own flashes also take everyone out of the moment unnecessarily. In your group portraits, your guests’ eyes will be looking all over the place, unsure of which camera to focus on. As the bride, your event will be a less overwhelming and more pure affair without the additional recording devices. Politely asking your guests to avoid their own coverage, before the wedding, can be one of the best choices you make, both for yourself and to help your photographer work.