The Wedding Videographer

A wedding videographer and photographer essentially do the same thing: capturing your big day. The difference is that a wedding videographer films moments of your wedding instead of photographing them. A wedding videographer ensures that you’ll never forget your special day!

Why a Wedding Videographer

A wedding videographer ensures that you can remember your wedding day vividly for years to come. If you forget parts of the wedding due to nerves or missed sections, you can watch them again on the wedding video. For instance, if a family member gives a beautiful speech, you can watch it as many times as you like. The wedding video also helps you relive all your emotions. Other people can experience the atmosphere of your wedding through the video, which is ideal for guests who couldn’t attend.

With a good videographer, you won’t even notice they’re there most of the time. You can just enjoy the day without constantly having a camera pointed at you. A videographer will capture all the special moments of your wedding.

In the end, you’ll receive a 3 to 10-minute edited wedding video, which varies from one videographer to another.

How to Choose a Wedding Videographer?

In the Netherlands, there are plenty of wedding videographers. Check out different videographers’ websites to see who’s available and what they offer. When viewing a videographer’s portfolio online, there are several things to pay attention to. Do you find their films interesting, or are they boring? It’s also important to check the quality of the video. Are the images smooth, or do they stutter? If there’s spoken content, is it clear or distorted? Many videographers use background music, and some may be open to adjusting the music, but not all videographers are willing to do so. Therefore, watch several videos from the videographer and listen to the music to see if it appeals to you.

Make Sure You Like What You See

It’s important to like the overall look of the film. Think about the use of color and the angles from which the shots are made (close-ups, aerial shots, detail shots). Always watch multiple videos from a videographer so you get a good sense of their work.

If you find a wedding videographer you like, you can set up a meeting to discuss your needs and options. In this meeting, all your wishes and expectations for the day are discussed so that you have a clear picture of what to expect. The agreed terms will be put in writing, ensuring no surprises later on. For example, discuss how long the final video will be and in what quality it will be delivered. It’s important to agree on the price beforehand so there are no surprises.

The feeling you get from a videographer is very important; there needs to be a connection. If you feel comfortable with the videographer, the video will be more natural and spontaneous. If you don’t feel comfortable, it will show in the video, which is unfortunate and, of course, not the goal.

Costs

The cost of videographers can vary greatly. Prices start around €250 and can go up to €5000. You can make it as expensive as you want. Most couples spend around €1500 on a wedding videographer. The cost depends on the number of hours the videographer will be present, the equipment used, and the length of the final wedding video. Most wedding videographers offer different packages. Some videographers, for example, use a drone, which would increase the price.