If you’re planning a wedding or elopement, you’ve probably thought to yourself – “Should I hire a photographer, videographer, or both?!”
We know that anything involving your wedding is a pretty big investment, you want to make sure your wedding day is one of the best days of your life, and you want to preserve that day to look back on forever. Let us break it down and help you make the decision that’s right for you!
Let’s start with photography. There’s no denying the power of a stunning wedding photo. It’s a moment frozen in time, a slice of your day that you can hold in your hands, frame on your wall, or flip through in an album. Photos have this magical ability to transport you right back to that exact second.
The pros of wedding photography? They’re pretty damn impressive:
- Ability to capture intricate details and emotions
- Timeless keepsakes you can display and share easily
- Endless possibilities for albums, prints, and displays
- Often more budget-friendly than videography
But hold up, because wedding films bring their own kind of magic to the table. A film captures the movement, the sounds, the energy of your day in a way that photos simply can’t. It’s your vows in your own voice, the way your dress swished as you walked down the aisle, your best friend’s hilarious (and maybe slightly tipsy) toast. It’s your day come to life – a moving, breathing testament to your wedding day.
The pros of wedding videography? They’re pretty hard to beat:
- Captures audio – your vows, speeches, music, etc
- Shows the energy of the day
- Allows you to relive/live moments you might’ve missed
- Creates a cinematic, storytelling experience of your wedding
So, the million-dollar question: Do you really need both?
Here’s the truth: If you can swing it, having both a photographer and a videographer is the absolute BEST way to capture your wedding day.
Photos and videos complement each other beautifully. They each capture different aspects of your day, giving you a complete record of one of the most important events of your life. Photos give you those stunning moments and details, while video brings the day to life with movement and sound.
Think about it this way: years down the line, you’ll have gorgeous photos to flip through and display, reminding you of the beauty of your day. But you’ll also have a film that lets you hear your vows, see your first dance, and relive the emotion and excitement all over again. It’s like having your cake and eating it too – and who doesn’t want that for their wedding day??
Plus, let’s be real – your wedding day is going to fly by in a blur of emotion and celebration. Having both a photographer and videographer means you get to catch all those little moments you might have missed in the whirlwind or even forgot about. It lets you experience your day from every angle, over and over again.
Now, we get it – Budgets are a thing. Having both a photographer and videographer can seem like a big investment. But here’s our advice: if you can make it work, do it. You can find a team (like us.. *wink wink*) that can capture both while also being on the same page aesthetic & timeline wise. This is your freaking wedding day we’re talking about. One of the best days of your life. You deserve to have it captured in every beautiful, emotional, joy-filled way possible.
So, to all you engaged couples out there faced with this decision: consider this your sign. Go for both. Trust us.
Decades from now, when you’re flipping through your wedding album with your grandchildren or even just your spouse and a glass of wine, being able to play your wedding video and see, feel, and share that love and energy from that day, you’ll be so glad you did.
Remember, at the end of the day, it’s about preserving your love story in the most beautiful way possible. And in our opinion? That means embracing both the still and the moving image. Because your love? It deserves to be captured.
If you want to learn more about our team of photographers and videographers and our services for your big day – Click HERE for more information!
