Never Miss a Scene with Professional Wedding Videography
To save on money, a family may decide to use a family member or two for the wedding photography and videography. This can be great for a very small wedding, but it simply does not do in the case of a larger scale event. There are at least two main reasons for indulging in a professional firm, as detailed below.
What Scenes Were Missed?
The biggest mistake from an amateur videographer at a wedding is when they miss a certain scene. A wedding is a story and the complete tale needs to be captured to get the most out of the narrative. Any missing point will be the main area of focus for when the video is finalized and returned. This is for good reason. There really is no excuse, and this is why a professional option is the best option. The importance of that scene may not have been stressed to the photographer. To minimize the chances for this, meet with a professional contact at Sureshot Productions before the wedding to specifically cover what must not be missed. The bride should have a list of ‘must haves’ including a photo with the little sister or a series with dad. It is obviously up to the professional photography to fill in a number of blanks pertaining to the work. It is their professionalism and quick-wittedness that captures every great moment.
What is this about Different Lenses?
Amateur photographers may not even know the impact of swapping lenses. The best strategy in doing this is to look at how far back a photographer needs to be. For example, cutting the cake requires a close lens to capture their facial expressions and the small details. Yet the dance may not be conducive for a close-frame lens, requiring a switch to a longer lens. This allows the photographer to scoot back and not interfere with any other video or photos be taken on the dance hall. These are only two small examples of the reasons for swapping lenses often.
Going the independent family route could be great for a very tight budget. But if anyone was to splurge somewhere in the wedding budget, it is in the media. There are simply too many unknowns with hiring Cousin Jim and his friend Doug to film the wedding. Even a close family member could allow emotions and their lack of professional understanding to get in the way of a great media package.
