The days of creating a photo album of the bride and groom are not over. They are, however, being supplemented often by professional videos that can be watched over and over through the years.
A video recording of your wedding is one of the best ways to preserve the event. Unlike photos, videos capture the mood of the wedding day in motion and sound. You have the option of selecting one, two or three cameras. The more cameras used, the more action captured and the more expensive the process. It is also humorous to see people freeze like they are posing for a picture even though they are being video’d.
If you are going with a video, make sure to hire a professional. A good videographer is unobtrusive and knows how to capture all the most important moments of the wedding. Cameras no longer have to be giant bulky devices, as most are now digital. In fact, getting your recording done as a DVD is almost always an option and highly recommended.
The actual recording comes with a lot of options for you to consider. The first issue is the number of cameras mentioned above. The second is the time of the video. Most professionals will not give you the bulk video unless you ask for it. Instead, they will edit down the video to eliminate a lot of the dead time that can appear. You usually will be given a time range of 30 minutes, 40 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours and so on. The longer, the more expensive.
Selecting your video professional is also an incredibly important step. People will make recommendations to you, but don’t put too much emphasis on those. Instead, pick a professional who specializes in weddings. Next, ask to see examples of his or her work from other weddings. Notice the angles and style inherent to the videos. Pick the professional who does it in a manner you prefer.
Aazdak Alisimo writes about
wedding planning for WeddingYeti.com.