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Contemporary Chicago Wedding Videography

by Marco Rodriguez

Videojournalism is the art of using a video camera to take spontaneous shots throughout an event. Many brides are accustomed to wedding videos of the past that include tacky graphics and cheesy music to tell the story. Thankfully, the evolution of wedding videos has changed over the last twenty years along with the technology. Today’s brides are viewing wedding demos that look more like documentaries rather than low-budget movies shot by their friends.

Here are some things to think about as you shop for a videographer.

Angles and Composition

The technique of shooting a live event is the most important factor to consider when selecting a wedding videographer. Weddings are stressful, and videographers have to be on their toes to catch the special moments with a creative eye. When you watch their demo, check to see if the videographer picks the right time to get close-up shots and the wide-angle shots throughout the day. A close-up is very intimate, so you shouldn’t see a wide-shot throughout your entire first dance.

Camera Steadiness

Watch for a lot of shaky hand-held shots and soft focus shots that may not have been in the final video. The reason that many wedding video services use a lot of special effects is to hide typical mistakes a videographer can make while shooting.

Style

See if the videographer takes shots that seem unique and personal. A good videographer is always attentive to what a couple is doing throughout the event. He/she will notice if a couple is having their own special moment in the midst of the chaos around them. Small instances like these can make the final video that much more personal, and not the typical cookie cutter video.

Talented videographers maintain an unobtrusive presence in order to shoot the most natural interactions between a bride and groom. Usually, it only takes a few minutes for the couple to forget that the videographer is near, thereby allowing him/her to pick up tender exchanges between the two.