Wedding video is something that a lot of people are unfamiliar with. First of all, let’s talk about the “Videographer”. The term is the same as photographer, but pertains to one who shoot video. A videographer will be the person behind the video camera.

Some people ask, “Why have a vidoegrapher if I’m paying for a professional photographer?”. Others ask “Why have a photographer if I’m hiring a videogapher?”. It’s a good idea to have both. There are things that a videographer can capture that a photographer cannot. Take for instance the toast. A photographer can not capture the emotions of the made of honor getting choked up during her speech.

Lets take a look at the difference in several styles of wedding video:

Video Journalistic style is typically described as Documentary Style. This has some editing but the final product is most of the shoot footage.

Cinematic, the term is defined as making a movie or film.

Storytelling a video that relies on sound bites recorded pre, during or in post, usually from the bride and groom.

Traditional, is mostly the family or friend style of shooting with little to no editing.

A good videographer will not limit themselves to one of these categories, they will allow the customer to choose how they want their day captured.

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Authored by Derrick & Karen Perrin

Derrick & Kendra Perrin own and operate Big Box Pro Wedding Video.  We are based out of Corpus Christi, Texas, but will travel the world to shoot wedding videos.  We are passionate about shooting and editing families memories.  You can see some of Big Box Pro Wedding Video’s work online at:

Corpus Christi Wedding Video with www.bigboxpro.com

Do you really want the day to pass without a professional video? As a bride you will be so busy on your wedding day; as a result, it will pass quickly and there will be so much that you will miss, that is, unless you have a really good video. Many brides have commented to us that they enjoyed the video more than they enjoyed the wedding day itself. (see testimonials). You can throw a party with your bridal party and family and watch the video, relive the emotion during the ceremony, enjoy all the funny things that happened, make fun of Uncle Tom’s dance moves at the reception. With the Menu & Chapters, you can just watch the parts that you want. It can be a tool to keep a strong marriage, as some brides have told us they watch it with their husband on anniversaries or during the holidays. You can just sit back, relax, and really take in the day, reliving all those special moments.

This is not a responsibility you want to leave to a family member with a camcorder. He doesn’t have the experience, nor the equipment of a professional. I would say that the first 100 weddings that I filmed were not very good videos. It takes a long time before one really becomes skilled as a videographer to be able to handle all the obstacles you will face during a wedding. A photographer can re-create shots, but a videographer, simply has to be in the right place at the right time. This takes an ability to anticipate, as well as having an attentive eye, an ability to see beyond the surface. Now fourteen years later, I am still evolving as a videographer and as an editor. A professional will have cordless mics. Without cordless mics, you won’t hear the audio during the vows. With our Big Screen Projector you can enjoy the video immediately, as it runs in the background during your reception. We can do unique things like play video of the father walking the bride down the aisle as the two of them share the father-daughter dance. If you are using our DJ service as well, we can show the vows, with the audio from the video, as we play “Lost In This Moment”. It creates a great ending to your reception and leaves your guest impressed with something they have most likely have never seen before.

With the slow motion and the right music, mixed with a well framed steady shot, a cinematic style video is sure to leave you with a greater appreciation for life. You will not only be able to relive it and show your friends and family, but show your kids and grandkids in future generations. A good video is well under $1,000…… ……the cherished memories it captures…… PRICELESS.

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Authored by Randy Markham from Celebrations of Tampa Bay

Randy Markham is the owner of Celebrations of Tampa Bay, which started in 1991 as a DJ and a Harpest.   Today Celebrations of Tampa Bay employs 20 people including Photographers, Videographers, and DJs.