How Photographers and Videographers Work Together on the Wedding Day
Call me biased, but I believe investing in photography and videography for your wedding day is one of the best investments you can make. Your wedding is one of the biggest days of your life and hiring vendors that will document your day and preserve memories is one of the best gifts you can give yourself and your partner. One of the biggest questions I hear from couples who choose to hire both a photographer and videographer is “how do you two work together?” This is a valid question and one that does require a little bit of planning to ensure everything goes as smoothly as possible.
Communication
The first step in creating a more seamless wedding photo/video experience is communication! Once you’ve chosen your photographer and videographer, it’s best to put them in touch with each other. There are so many moments on a wedding day that both vendors will be trying to capture so having the chance to talk beforehand and discuss important details like timing and work styles helps ensure everyone is on the same page.
For example, one of the biggest moments of the day is your ceremony. Of course, you want both the photographer and videographer to capture all the important moments, but how do you ensure they stay out of each other’s way when there is so much going on? This is why communication prior to the wedding day is key. By talking about things ahead of time, each will have a better understanding of where the other will be and how to best angle themselves to both get the best shots.
On the day of the wedding, it also helps when photographers and videographers get to the wedding venue early. That way they can meet each other and work out any last-minute details or conflicts.
Collaboration: Be Aware & Help Each Other Out
While good communication is key, communication alone is not enough. As anyone who’s worked a wedding before knows, things don’t always go according to plan. Hard as we vendors may try to create a game plan, being aware of our surroundings and adapting as needed is equally as important.
This is why awareness on the wedding day is so important. Because photographers and videographers share many of the same goals, being aware of each other throughout the wedding will help reduce any potential mix-ups or ruined shots.
Tip - Ask your photographer or videographer if they have recommendations. Typically, they will be able to refer you to other photographers and videographers they have worked with in the past. If your vendors are already comfortable working with each other, this makes things a lot easier!
Top Wedding Videographers I’ve Worked With:
Shawn Fisher Productions: If you know Shawn or have ever spent one moment with him, he’s the nicest guy on the planet. Like me, Shawn strives to serve his couples well and tell their stories. Link.
Wise Films: Ethan and his team make the best wedding videos in the area, period. For couples who want more of an artistic and organic look to their wedding video, this is your wedding videographer! Link.
At the end of the day, your photographer and videographer are there for the same reason: to document your wedding. Hiring a team of vendors that work well together will help ensure you have the best wedding day experience. For more wedding tips, check out some more resources below.