The Ultimate Engagement Ring Guide

“What greater thing is there for two human souls, than to feel that they are joined for life- to strengthen each other in all labor, to rest on each other in all sorrow, to minister to each other in all pain, to be one with each other in silent unspeakable memories at the last parting?”

Truly, this is one of the wise quotes and sayings George Eliot has written on marriage.  It is candid and true, but don’t let the memories of that big day come to pass without having them captured in photos and wedding videos.

Moments like a bride’s walk down the church aisle, the exchange of personalized wedding vows, the first announcement of the couple as husband and wife, and the elated faces of family and friends are worth reminiscing over and over again.  Only wedding videos keep these memories alive.  Here’s a quick guide in choosing the right videographer for you.

Wedding Videos 101
The most critical determinant in choosing a videograpaher is the experience in making wedding videos.  Weddings are not scripted and have many stage and impromptu moments that need to be recorded.  Someone with an experienced eye and quick reactions is a must for your wedding.  In choosing the right videographer, you must remember these lessons.

Lesson 1: Ask for Demo Materials
In screening your prospective videographer, ask for demo materials or the latest wedding video coverage that they have done.  Watch it from start to finish, determining if this videographer can provide you with the product that you desire.  Take note of the quality of video.

Lesson 2: Interpersonal and Communication Skills
If discussing your plans with a company, ask the representative to identify who will be the photographer and then ask to talk to that person.  Observe the way the videographer communicates and relates to you.  Someone with good interpersonal and communication skills will make you and your guests feel more comfortable on your wedding day.

Lesson 3:  Coverage Style, Editing and Final Work
Let the videographer share with you his style in doing wedding videos, whether it is cinematic, artistic or traditional.  From this you can assess his creative sense and if he can match your expectations.  As for editing, ask about the time frame of editing and what musical score or backgrounds will be used.

Lesson 4: Cameras, Equipment and Price
Wedding videos need specialized and high-end cameras and equipment.  Ask for the type of equipment they use to give you the idea on the quality of videos they can also produce.  Because a wedding video must be exquisitely executed with the highest quality, expect for it to be expensive.