CHOOSING A VIDEOGRAPHER

Selecting the perfect wedding filmmaker can seem like a daunting task. There are so many variables to consider, such as budget, style, creativity, and personality. Here are a few tips we hope will help you make a more informed decision.

If your budget allows for a more experienced videographer, that's great! Now it comes down to style, creativity and personality. Every videographer is going to be different on how they approach filming your wedding day, and you should take their style and creativity into consideration while choosing. Some videographers are more involved on your wedding day than others. They want to craft a story based on you and your personality. They may want to set up posed shots, have you read letters you have written to each other, and take more control over things such as lighting. Your final product will be more like a beautifully crafted short film of your big day. There are also videographers who take a more fly on the wall approach. They tend to be more hands off and capture the day only as it unfolds. There is no right or wrong way of doing it. It all

comes down to the videographer’s style and the taste of the bride and groom.

Couples should always request a meeting or consultation with their desired videographer even if the vendor doesn’t offer one. These meetings can be in person, over the phone or Skype for example. Short meetings will give you a good read on their personality, and give your vendor a chance to learn about you and your fiancé’s love story. Throughout the meeting ask yourself, does this videographer seem confident, share your excitement in the event, and most importantly, does it seem like you can be comfortable around him or her. You are going to be spending all day with that person on one of the biggest days of your life. You certainly want to make sure that you’re choosing someone that you can tolerate following you for up to 12 hours.

Lastly and very important, when choosing a videographer, make sure you take the time to watch several videos he or she has produced. You can even go as far as watching several different videographers. When comparing you’ll notice differences in styles, and from there you can make the best decision based on your personal tastes. Even things like audio. Notice some videographers are getting crisper speeches than others or some don’t include speeches at all. There’s nothing worse than just hiring “local videographer” because they do video and not liking their interpretation of a wedding film.

Alexander Francis Films is made up of Graphic Designer Cabrini Clark and Videographer Alexander Clark. They are beyond excited to showcase their talents in Owensboro, KY and the surrounding areas. Their professional experience includes working and interning with marketing companies, printers workshop experience, television, broadcasting and in the field of videography.