What's the difference?
This may seem obvious to some but with videographers becoming more popular as a vendor addition in recent years and content creators even more so it's important to know what role each plays so you can decide what coverage works for you.
Photographer
This is the easier role to define. The job of the photographer is to take high resolution still images of the parts of the day you want documented! Simple as that, you chose what you want photos of then find a photographer that suits you. Not everyone wants prep photos, not everyone wants posed family photos, sometime a photo of the cake your 95 year old grannie made is more important than a photo of your first dance! Everyone is different but the role of the photographer remains the same.
Videographer
Videographers can play slightly different roles depending on what you want the final deliverable to be and what your budget is. My favourite style of wedding videography is highlight films - these range from 3-10minutes depending on the day and are essentially a movie version of your photos! They capture an energy and emotion that sometimes doesn't come across in photos. These are a lasting time capsule of the day to help you remember and reminisce for years to come.
Other videographer roles can be recording and filming the ceremony and speeches in full with high definition audio and video, creating feature length films (1hr+) of the day or excusing your vision of what ever creative idea you have.
When you boil it down though a videographer brings along high end video and audio equipment to capture your wedding in high resolution (usually landscape) and provide films that will stand the test of time and be watched back for years to come.
Content Creator
A more recent and upcoming role which is a reaction to the social media world we live in. Content creators usually film using mobile phone cameras with the main aim of creating short form, portrait content to share on your social media. The turnaround time is usually quicker - sometimes the same day to appease our modern need for immediacy. Content creators are often more budget friendly but shouldn't be seen as a cheap replacement for a videographer - it all comes down to what you want after the day is all wrapped up. Each offers it's own set of strengths but the skill and equipment required for each is usually reflected in the price.
What should I have at my wedding?
There's no single answer for this, it really depends on you and how you want to enjoy and remember your wedding.
If you could only have one - it's a no brainer: hire a photographer that matches your budget. Video has so many benefits but at the end of the day the photos should always come first.
One thing to bear in mind is how you want to feel during your wedding day - for me, I would perhaps find it overwhelming having 3 or more people clamouring around me with various camera equipment all day. My dream combo is a hands on (but non-intrusive) photographer who'll help organise family whilst also capturing candid moments thought the day and a videographer who can stay back and. capture the day like an undercover documentary maker. But I'm not one to share my personal life online in details so that's just my preference. I can fully see the benefit of having the content creator there!
Don't forget though - you don't need to hire all your media vendors for the entire day! You can mix and match - maybe you want full photo coverage but only video and content creation for the ceremony! Absolute fine! You're the boss!
Whatever your needs
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Whether it be photographer or videographer send me a message to discuss! I also have some content creators I can recommend and team up with!
