Photos are no longer enough
We live in a time when we’re surrounded by multimedia. Not just photos, but audio, moving gifs, animations, and, of course, video. Instead of asking yourself if you have the budget to do a video, you probably should be asking yourself if you really need a photographer if you already have a videographer.
That’s because video is just simply a superior, more intimate form of documenting events, and this applies as much to your wedding as it does to anything else. Not only are moving images more impactful than stills, but video also captures sound as well, which means you’ll get to record the most precious moments of your big day, including the reading of your vows, your first dance, the toasts, and more.
A wedding video allows your guests to share their best wishes
One of the greatest parts of a well-made wedding video is that you’ll get to witness moments that you didn’t actually see in person. With a camera (or multiple cameras) rolling during the entire ceremony and reception, it’s like you have another entire set of eyes and ears, allowing you to experience your wedding in a whole new way after the fact.
Wedding videos also give your family and loved ones the chance to express how they feel about your big day directly to the camera. You might only have 2 or 3 toasts on the night of, but a video allows everyone to share their heart-felt sentiments with you.
A wedding video allows your guests to share their best wishes
A video is the best way to share your wedding with the people who couldn’t be there in person. Whether it’s your ill grandparent who couldn’t travel, or your best friend from college who lives on the other side of the world, a video allows you to share your ceremony and reception with them so they can feel like they were a part of it too.
Your video can be as creative as you are
You might be worried that your video is just going to be a recording of the ceremony and that’s it. Of course if that’s what you want, it’s easy enough to set up a camera and a microphone and hit record. But a professional wedding video will be much more exciting. A typical example might be 4 to 5 minutes long and only include the best moments of the evening.
Even better, you can work with your videographer to make something that really suits your personality. Whether you want a wedding video that looks like a Hollywood action movie or one that just features the best comedy outtakes, the sky is the limit. If you have a particular vision, there will certainly be a videographer who can make your ideas a reality.
At Portland Event Films, we know how important your wedding is, and we take great care creating a video that you will cherish your entire lives. Contact us today to learn more.
