Choosing the Right Cheshire Wedding Videographer for Your Style
Weddings are cherished milestones for a couple's relationship, filled with heartfelt moments, and capturing these memories is something to truly cherish years down the line. In the world of wedding planning, selecting the right Cheshire wedding videographer is pivotal to cementing your special day in a wedding film. Each couple has a unique vision, and finding a videographer who resonates with your style can elevate your wedding memories to cinematic masterpieces. This article will discuss everything from finding the right style to how to go about vetting the right videographer for you.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding the different videography styles including cinematic, natural, upbeat and documentary.
The importance of finding the right style of videographer that fits what you envision for your wedding film.
How to then choose the videographer based on their reviews, portfolio, flexibility and budget.
Understanding Videography Styles
Videography styles vary widely, offering different perspectives to encapsulate your wedding film. Some of these styles do intertwine with one another, but essentially they each hold their own as a singular style preference.
Cinematic
Imagine your wedding as a film, where every frame tells a story. Cinematic videography uses creative angles, camera techniques, and post-production editing to craft a visually stunning narrative. It's perfect for couples dreaming of a timeless, movie-like portrayal of their love story.
Natural
For those seeking an authentic representation of their day, natural videography focuses on capturing genuine moments. Emphasising candid shots and minimal interference, this style embodies the raw emotions and unscripted beauty of your wedding day. These videographers master the art of noticing, taking a step back to ensure nothing is staged and the end film embodies your day.
Upbeat
Vibrant, energetic, and filled with joy, upbeat videography thrives on capturing the lively spirit of celebrations. It often incorporates dynamic editing, music, and fast-paced sequences to mirror the high-energy moments of the day. Some shots are staged to heighten the moment that is happening, such as using flares, having you and your guests cheer, or champagne sprays. As much as these moments are staged, these videographers attract couples who want more activities in the day to show the high energy personality they have.
Documentary
A more journalistic approach, documentary videography narrates your wedding day as it unfolds. It captures the chronological sequence of events, giving a comprehensive overview, whilst preserving the authenticity of each moment. This style ties into the natural wedding videographer as well, but emphasises more on taking a step back and using the art of noticing.
Mixed style
Some videographers like myself have a mixed style which means they can pull on more than one of the above. Below is an example of one of my trailers which shows natural, cinematic and a documentary approach.
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Importance of Finding the Right Style
Selecting the appropriate style of videography is tied into choosing the perfect wedding dress or venue—it should reflect your personality, preferences, and how you envision your wedding film to look and feel. Here’s why finding the right style matters:
Preserving Memories
The whole point of hiring a wedding videographer is so that they capture all of the important moments of a wedding day. Each wedding is different and not every couple has the same idea on how they want their film to feel. The chosen style dictates how these memories are portrayed.
Reflecting Personalities
Your wedding is going to reflect the two of you as a couple. For this reason it is key that you decide upon a videographer that matches this vision and can deliver on your wedding film. A lively, energetic couple will tend to steer towards the up beat style, whereas a couple that just want the day to be focused around spending time with friends and family will go for a more natural, documentary approach.
Longevity and Timelessness
Styles like natural and documentary tend to air on the side of classic. No trends are followed which ensures that in 30 years time your wedding film isn’t ‘cringy’ or something you look back on with regret. It displays you two as a couple, at that time, in that moment.
Creating a Legacy
Beyond reliving your day, the right style can create a legacy for generations to come. It paints a vivid picture of your love story, offering future generations a glimpse into the day that marked the beginning of a family.
Choosing the Perfect Cheshire Wedding Videographer
Research and Portfolio
The best way to find out if the videographer is right for you is by going on their website and watching their portfolios. You’ll know instantly whether or not you connect with their work and can envision your wedding with their style. A quick google search of ‘cheshire wedding videographer’ or adding in words like ‘natural’ or ‘cinematic’ can extend your search. Also using wedding directory sites such as ‘love my dress’ can be a great start in finding your suppliers.
Consultation and Compatibility
Schedule a call to discuss your preferences. The videographer that you hire will more than likely be with you all day so it’s good to know if you connect. It’s also a good chance to ask any questions you have for example ‘do you travel?’ or ‘how long do you stay at the wedding?’. You can then see how a wedding videographer helps on a wedding day.
Reviews and Testimonials
Someone's work might look great (videographers will always show their best work online) but if they don’t have a lot of testimonials then it could be a sign of someone who’s new. This could be a positive thing if budget is a concern. However if you’re looking for a professional that knows the ins and outs of weddings, it’s good to know they have positive reviews from previous couples.
Flexibility and Customisation
An experienced videographer will be able to customise their quote for you so you get the package that suits you. This could be a 4k, 8 minute highlight film, or a 15-20 minute feature film with an additional video of the ceremony.
Budget Consideration
For those on a tight budget I would avoid videographers that don’t show their prices on their website. These are professionals that tailor their quote to the wedding. Couples that have more of a higher budget should choose these videographers as the likelihood of this business offering what you need is higher. It’s good to know how much a wedding videographer charges.
In conclusion, your wedding video is an heirloom to relive years after the wedding. Deciding upon the perfect Cheshire wedding videographer is paramount to ensuring you are happy with the end film.
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