Why photography and not videography? If a picture captures 1000 words, a video captures at least 30 frames (pictures) per second.  Based on that knowledge shouldn’t video be the most important item on your wedding list.

Let’s put a few things into perspective. If you are spending a few hundred dollars on a cake, a few thousand on a dress, a few hundred on flowers and you’re about to throw a party where everyone is getting dressed up, why would you skimp out on the two items that preserve that memory?

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Now, I am going to share something very exciting with you. But I just wished that this could have been documented by a professional videographer with clean audio, which could have been captured from the DJ’s mixer. This is the mistake that you do not want to make!!! Your wedding day is very unique so I hope that you will have a professional to document the day, specially if you are organizing entertainment like this. I hope you enjoy this video and I wish you success with planning a special first dance for your guests.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QujA8YYgTWU[/youtube]

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As the wedding season gets underway in the North East, we continue to see the gradual increase in couples coming in to look for their photographer and videographer.

One trend which I hear I hear the request for over and over again, is for non-traditional shots, and although candid shots may be a great way to get many untraditional shots, you can also discussed some posed shots which are out of the norm.

Shots with back lighting, such as the photograph above, can make for a unique silhouette image or a fisheye lens can offer a different perspective on an otherwise ordinary shot.

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“What did you just say? Did you just ask me to “trash my dress”? Wow, that sounds like an excellent idea…Let’s do it!!!” This is the kind of reaction that I imagine happens when a bride is beginning to discuss what to do with their wedding dress with their photographer. According to TrashTheDress.com, this process is all about creation, rather than destruction, which i completely agree with. I have had the pleasure of documenting a “Trash the Dress” session between a photographer, Josh Rodriguez based out of Dallas, and one of his clients. What can I say about the experience? It was definitely a different kind of shoot and we got to do some really cool things. Now if you’re a fun-loving, adventurous, and daring bride craving some excitement, then this option is for you.

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Everyone Likes the Spot Light

As your wedding plans get under way the big proposal from the groom is quickly replaced with wedding plans. The dress, the shoes, the flowers but what about the groom?

Photography often begins with bride’s preparation, but what about the groom?

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I often get asked from our brides, if I have any books that I would  recommend for them in the planning stages of their wedding? And, the answer is Yes, of course. There are some very useful books out there that I often refer to and others that I have purchased for my fiancé, since we are planning our own wedding. I recommend these 5 titles, but feel free to browse through the other titles:

• The Best Wedding Reception…Ever! | by Peter Merry
• Jo Gartin’s Weddings : An Inspiring Guide for the Stylish Bride | by Jo Gartin
• Emotionally Engaged – A Bride’s Guide to Surviving the “Happiest” Time of Her Life | by Allison Moir-Smith
• 1,000 Best Secrets for Your Perfect Wedding | by Sharon Naylor
• Your Stress Free Wedding Planner – Expert’s Best Secrets to Creating the Wedding of Your Dreams | by Alison Davis
• BONUS for all my eco-friendly couples (like us) — Organic Weddings | by Michelle Kozin

Wow, the time flew by and it’s the morning of your wedding day and the hair and makeup artists is at your door ready to make you perfect for your wedding day.

Brides Preperation VIDEO SAMPLE CLICK HERE!

Many couples are not sure if they want or what kind of coverage is included in the bridal preparation for both photography and video and although the final product may vary from studio to studio, below are some great photo and video examples of what you can expect.

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A photo montage is widely available and promoted in wedding photography & videography packages. Photomontage as defined by Wikipedia is the process (and result) of making a composite photograph by cutting and joining a number of other photographs. So, what is a 3D photo montage? In short, still images are digitally manipulated to appear three-dimensional—special effects and music is usually added. The finished product is a movie that can be played throughout your reception and will become a one-of-a-kind keepsake. Because this technique requires a significant amount of editing time, the cost of this product can be significantly more than a typical photo montage. That said, if you’re looking for a bit of entertainment that will astonish your guests, this could prove to be well worth the investment. Checkout this sample of a 3-D Photo Montage.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFfGhnx_WEg[/youtube]

Do I really need a wedding video? I found a very interesting article, originally published by WEVA International about what a nationwide survey has shown regarding brides and their interest in a wedding video. I hope you find this article interesting and I would love to hear your personal experiences with wedding video and if it’s a top 10 priority for you or not.

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About a week back I wrote a post titled, “iPod Wedding Films” which sparked some questions from a bride about posting wedding films on YouTube. So, today we will answer some of the questions that exist around posting your wedding films online.

First question that we often hear, can I make my video private on YouTube or does it have to be public? Well, the quick answer to this is YES, you can make the video private but most brides don’t mind sharing their love story with the world and would prefer it to be public. Read Full Article