Membercrackktheskyy: Videography wasn’t something we every wanted but if we did, I still would have prioritized photography. IMO skilled photography captures emotion much better than videography does and that’s what I want to remember.
Member– Spend a huge amount of money to hire a famous wedding photographer to shoot your wedding (his photos always come out GORGEOUS!) but skip hiring a videographer
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– Hire a decent wedding photographer and also have the chance to hire a videographer.
Adding a poll to this!
Member@crackktheskyy: Definitely the photographer! No doubt in my mind!
Member@crackktheskyy: Definitely the photographer. We’re doing just that – having two fantastic photographers and no videographer.
MemberI picked option 1, because chances are, you would only watch a video every now and then. However, you could put wedding photos up all around your home and enjoy them on a daily basis.
MemberWe’re spending a redic amount on a photographer and it doesn’t look like we’ll be hiring a videographer. The most important thing is to figure out what’s important to you guys? Will it be rewatching a video or flipping through an album? For us, pictures mattered more and if you want some convincing check out this tumblr: http://vintagebrides.tumblr.com It’s a good reminder that happiness (unlike dresses and flowers and hair) never goes out of style and exactly just what good photographic technique, lighting and composition can capture.
MemberPhotographer since you can have pictures framed, in an album, etc whereas you probably wouldn’t watch the video much.
Member@crackktheskyy: We hired a highly respected photographer and decided to forgo the videographer. If their is money left in our budget at the end of the day we may hire one but from what I have heard barely anyone watches their wedding video.
Membernocleverbeepun: I would go for the photographer every time. We’re not having a videographer, I was planning on just giving my personal camcorder to someone to use on the day and see what happens!
MemberQuality over quantity! I’d definitely take the amazing photographer and just have someone with an iPhone take a little bit of video for memory’s sake.
MemberDecent video cameras are cheap these days. As long as there is some footage for memories sake it doesn’t have to be profession. I doubt I’d ever watch it and certainly wouldn’t go around showing them to people. Whereas, I would display a wedding album and give wedding photos to family
MemberGood photographer. Hands down. You can’t display a video on the wall for the rest of your life.
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MemberYour photographer may have the option to do videography. We had DH’s GoPro set up during the reception. Not the greatest quality, but I look at our photos a lot more than the videos. If you have a friend with a Flipcamera, that’s another option. I’d rather go amateur on video than photography.
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