As I continue to meet with couples shopping for their wedding videographer I realized it’s time to once again revisit the truths and myths about wedding videos and their styles. In addition, I want to clarify some of the lingo which has couples scratching their heads, and trying to figure out the difference between studio A and Studio B.
As studios try to differentiate themselves from one another, they create innovative new adjectives to describe the same products and services which have been offered for years.
Have you faced the “should I have a videographer, or shouldn’t I” dilemma during your wedding planning? Have you thought to yourself that still pictures will be enough? I am such a big proponent of the art of cinematography to capture your memories. With this medium you feel every nuance, witness every action and equal reaction, and you have a perfectly orchestrated production to relive each moment.
Dave Williams and his staff from Cinemacake Filmmakers in Philadelphia are award winning experts in their creative capture of all your wedding memories. See for yourself… but have some kleenex near by!
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?
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.
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.
“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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
“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 
