5 Reasons you need an EXPERIENCED Wedding Videographer
Why you need an experienced wedding videographer
95% of newlyweds that didn’t get their wedding filmed regret it after the event. You’ve planned for your day months and months in advance and you only have one chance to get it filmed. But not all videographers are the same. A discounted video package can be tempting, but is it discounted due to lack of experience?
1. an experienced wedding videographer captures people at their most natural
Imagine watching your wedding film on your 1 year anniversary and showing newer members of your family. If you have children, imagine showing your children and your children’s children. Imagine looking back and remembering how much the little people have grown and changed since your wedding, imagine the magic of dancing with grandparents and seeing and hearing them laugh along with you. Future generations of your family can watch it. Imagine your grand children watching their great granddad dancing and singing at your wedding. Film and video capture movement, sound and emotions in the best way. Imagine cringing over the fashions in 10 years. We thought we looked so cool.
An experienced and talented wedding videographer will capture moments and people at their most natural. I landed my first paid job as a wedding videographer in 2016 and since then have captured over one hundred beautiful weddings, each unique and individual. I’ve gained experience from them all and stored them away in my memory book of tricks which I refer to at each wedding and use to create an everlasting memory of your most special day.
2. It goes so fast
Time flies when you’re having fun. Before you know it, the band will be playing their last song and you’ll be hugging slightly wobbly people goodbye before they jump into taxis at the end of your wedding night.
Getting your wedding filmed means that you will not miss a thing and certainly never forget it. Wedding videography locks in memories and moments for ever. Make sure that you do not miss a thing, get in touch now to check my availability.
The Horn Of Plenty, Dartmoor Devon
3. An experienced wedding videographer expects the unexpected
A quality wedding videographer with tons of wedding experience will be able to read situations and be prepared to expect the unexpected. They will have top of the range kit and know how to use it. The ONLY way to get good at filming weddings is to film lots of weddings.
I admit that I made mistakes on the first few, and I soon realised the limitations of my min-range cameras and lenses. (Which is why I filmed my first 3 weddings for free for my friends!) I’ve upgraded to professional quality cameras that can shoot in 4k which are even good enough to take stills from film.
In fact, all of the images on my website and this blog come form stills from the films I have made.
Dartington Hall, Devon
4. Find a style you like
There are many people providing wedding films and each film maker will develop their own style over time. I would describe my style as natural and documentary shot in a cinematic style focusing on real un-staged emotions. I try not to pose too much, I believe that most people stiffen and change when they realise that the camera is on them and so I prefer to shoot incognito, to capture real moments from your wedding.
Having said that, I do like to spend some time with my couples capturing some moments of just them. For this part of the day I find beautiful and interesting scenes to place you in around your venue. I look for greenery, brick walls, graffiti, interesting architecture, simplicity and busy backgrounds - anything that I think fits your style, vibe and personalities. For your couples shoot, I mostly say daft things to get you smiling and laughing for real, those relaxed moments of real laughter are gold dust for my films and I’ll use those clips every time!
I also ensure that my wedding films are as unique as the couple on their wedding day. From barn weddings to WWE themed weddings, outdoor beach to elegant manor house weddings, pagan hand fastings to traditional church weddings - each video captures the essence of the couple.
Book a call with me now to chat more about how I can capture your wedding in a fun and relaxed way.
5. Be cautious of wedding photographers who offer discounted wedding film packages.
Wedding videographers usually charge more than photographers for many reasons; more equipment (audio, stabilisers, lighting) and the extra time it takes to edit and create the finished product (I would guess 3 or 4 times more!). Some wedding photographers have seen the rise in demand for wedding videos and want a piece of it assuming that all they have to do is hit the record button instead of the shutter button.
It is not that simple. Wedding videography is a skill that takes years of honing skills and shooting many weddings. There a very few photographers will be able to pull it off and deliver a video product at the same level as their photos. Be careful not to be fooled by a slick, stylish looking website with lovely photos and expect the same from their cheap video package. They’re basically playing the business game, are excellent sales, seeing an opportunity to increase their income and cashing in on a captive market.
I know of a few amazing award winning wedding photographers who now offer video alongside their photo work, but their video work is no where near up to the same level of quality as their photos and quite often just a few mins musical highlights film. with no audio.
Let’s face it, very few of us have a bottomless pot of money, so choose how you spend your wedding budget wisely. Do you really need those personalised dressing gowns, slippers and champagne flutes? Or would you rather allocate that cash on a high quality beautiful film of your day that captures all of the mixed emotions of your celebration?
Be careful, don’t risk it! If you are considering booking one person for both photo and video, ask to see more than a couple of examples of their work and how many weddings they’ve ‘filmed’ to date.
5 reason you need me to capture your wedding…
…Well, if you’ve got this far
I’m super friendly and can slot in easily into your day. See some of my reviews here (mostly copied from Google reviews, so you know that they’re genuine)
I live in Devon, so I know the surrounding areas well. But I also have a converted van that I can sleep in should I need to travel further afield and need an overnight stay. I regularly film weddings in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. I’ve also travelled to the New Forest, Buckinghamshire, Nottingham and even Santorini for weddings. I love exploring new places and would love to be your wedding videographer wherever your wedding is.
I’m super experienced shooting real weddings with over one hundred weddings captured. So you’re safe in my hands, I will expertly document your wedding for you and create an everlasting memory of your wedding day in a fun and relaxed way.
I’ve also been asked to shoot many wedding fashion shoots. Super stylish and modern wedding styling inspiration to give you ideas about colours and styling for your own wedding. I’m used to working with model couples and use the same skills to stylistically capture authentic moments with my real couples.
I’m a recommended supplier at Rock My Wedding, the UK’s biggest and most stylish wedding planning blog. I’ve been honoured to be on their faves list for 4 years in a row. You can see my RMW profile here.
Book a call and let’s get to know each other better and chat all things weddings.
