Not too long ago it wasn’t as common to hire a videographer for your wedding. Most couples simply didn’t see a need for it and usually just had a friend or family member who owned a video camera set it up and let it roll. The results weren’t pretty but at least you had a video to watch in your VHS whenever you wanted.

It’s not like wedding videographers simply didn’t exist, but the cost of camera and editing equipment meant you either got something slightly better than your uncle Fred’s camcorder or it was just too expensive for most couples to afford.

Luckily all the reasons to not hire a wedding videographer are no longer true. Here are the top 4 reasons we think hiring one isn’t just a good idea, but a must.

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Affordable

The DSLR revolution ushered in a new era of videographers and filmmakers. Finally, the cost of buying equipment didn’t require selling an organ. Although getting a good camera and editing kit is still costly, it’s no where near what it was even just 10 years ago.

This means videographers could pass the savings on to their clients. No longer was hiring someone to capture your wedding expensive. Adding video to your wedding is simply an answer if you want a video of your wedding day or not.

The average price of a wedding in 2019 was $33k, and the average price of a Colorado wedding is close to that amount but can be a bit higher. For most people that’s an expensive amount and hiring a wedding planner, a venue, vendors, photographer and more can really add up. As photography as remained the pillar of wedding memories, and for good reason, it can also be more expensive then video.

The average price to hire a Colorado wedding videographer for a full day of 8 hours and editing of 3-5-minute highlight film and a ceremony is only $2500. For most weddings that is much less expensive then photos, and the bonus is you get to experience the candid moments of your big day.

Relive Your Wedding Day

Let’s be honest here. Weddings can be stressful and for a lot of couples its whirlwind day filled with lots of emotion. There are so many amazing moments packed into one day, and we can tell you as videographers there are a host of other moments that couples don’t even get to experience from their guests.

We don’t discount the power of photos. We believe every wedding needs a good photographer to capture a single moment in time. If your budget only allows for either a photographer or videographer, always choose the photographer. But if you can afford both, video will always compliment your photos and in some ways even enhance them.

Most photos couples and family members are posed with some candid moments thrown in here and there. Video captures the little moments and gives a greater context to them. More often then not there are moments you don’t remember because of all the emotions of the day! Video helps you relive those moments anytime you want. For example, you may not have known how emotional a parent is during your vows, how a good friend got crazy on the dance floor or just how beautiful your venue and all the details were!

A picture is worth a thousand words, but video is worth a million.

Share Your Wedding Day

Not everyone can make it to your wedding. Maybe the cost of travel is too much, you don’t have the budget for a large guest count, or a friend or family member may be too ill to travel.

Of course, you can’t invite everyone. But wouldn’t it be nice to be able to share your wedding day with them in some way? Here are a few examples of how a wedding video can help.

One of our brides Saige Brown was extremely close with her grandmother. Both of her parents tragically died when she was young, and her grandmother raised her. When Saige set her date there was no doubt her grandmother would be there to share her big day. Unfortunately, about 2 months prior to her wedding day her grandmother became very ill. Her doctors advised her not to travel.

Saige hired us not just for herself and her husband, but also so her grandmother could watch the video and feel as if she was there. After Saige and her grandmother watched the videos, they both were very appreciative of all the work we did.

With a highlight or even a short wedding video clip you can share on social media and show friends at work or anyone else what your wedding day was really like!

You Are in Control

With all forms of media and especially video production being digital you have much more control on your final wedding video. This is something that just wasn’t possible in the past unless you had a huge budget.

First off you can choose the right Denver wedding videographer for your wedding. Browsing their clips, reading more about them and getting more information about them is as easy as a few clicks. Finding quality and affordability has never been easier.

Once you hire your wedding videographer you also have the choice of style. It’s easy to discuss what you want the look and feel of your wedding to be. All you need to do is show them a wedding video or videos you want to emulate. You can discuss the important shots and what kind of focus you want for your video. You can even choose multiple videos from just one day of filming!

Lastly, making changes to your video after it’s filmed is easy. You can’t add something that isn’t captured so make sure you communicate with your videographer beforehand. But you can ask to add, remove or change the clips and length. Most videographer have access to thousands of songs for you to choose from.

With video being a stress free, easy and affordable process it’s more of a reason of why you wouldn’t want a wedding videographer. Contact us to learn more about what we do and our pricing options.

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With so many photographers around, fashionable couples are now opting for something slightly different – stunning wedding videography. Alongside your scrapbook, a short film is the most authentic record of the greatest event of your life, and a testimony of how your love story came to be. Now, you can hire a fashion videographer for an even more fashionable flick.

So, whether you’re looking for something refreshingly unique or something classy and traditional, employing a professional will certainly pay off. Here’s what to expect.

A Full Package for One Price

In case you can’t make up your mind between a full gallery of gorgeous wedding photos and a single motion picture that will document your entire day, we’ve got a pleasant surprise for you. As today’s wedding services grow more advanced and varied with each year, professional videographers now offer the best of both worlds.

This means that you’ll get a photographer and videographer for the price of one, but not only that. Since experienced in both, fashion videographers are simply the best choice for capturing the glam and glitz of your ceremony. Though some are equipped with editing skills as well, you’ll probably want to consider outsourcing this part to professional video editing services.

Advanced Equipment

Fashion videographers work with the same equipment as all other event videographers, but they know exactly how to use it for a highly stylized effect. You’ll want your video to catch tiny, significant details and the bigger picture like, which is why fashion expertise and state-of-the-art gear need to come hand in hand.

Of course, you can film the ceremony yourself, but then you’re risking that unedited, amateur-like result that you wouldn’t want to show to anyone but your close ones. Compare that to a reception filmed with a drone! Leading fashion videographers use this and many other types of technology to deliver a striking cinematic effect.

Thinking Outside of the Box

Also, fashion videographers are highly creative. Soon to be wedded couples have started the search for new, innovative ways of commemorating their special day, which certainly asks for ingenuity and imagination. Fortunately for you, that’s something that a good fashion videographer is never in shortage of.

If you want to think outside the box, such a professional can give you advice on picturesque decoration, attire, makeup, and hairstyles. Attending rehearsals and consulting with the bride and groom is a mandatory part of their job, during which they can tell you how to make your ceremony even more glamorous in pictures, video or otherwise.

Attention to Detail

In case your “something old” is an antique filigree pin with immense sentimental value for your family and yourself, it should definitely be included in the video. Whether it comes to jewelry with intricate ornamental work or a gown fabric that’s woven with delicate lace, nobody knows how to capture it better than a fashion videographer.

After all, attention to detail is their strongest suit. Just remember how those beautiful Fashion TV films portray the endlessly elaborate, yet microscopic process of jewelry making or leather engraving! Styling these details, filming their glint as you move, and making them a centerpiece of your video story is what fashion videographers are all about.

Cinematic Montage

Finally, this leads us to the bigger picture. A wedding is only as fashionable as its details are carefully picked and immaculately assembled. Selection and composition of these elements are the most important part of throwing a splendidly looking party, just as montage is the most important part of the exquisite wedding video.

Once again, you can make sure to find a fashion videographer who knows how to edit your film, but you also consider to seal a separate deal with an experienced wedding video editing service. If you want a truly spectacular, professionally-looking flick, the second option is worth every penny.

Choosing a skillful and talented videographer is one of the biggest challenges of your wedding planning venture, so don’t take it too lightly. If you pick one from the fashion industry, however, you can be certain that your special day will be captured in the most filmic, most stylish way you can imagine.