3 Reasons to Hire A Professional Photo/Video Team for Your Wedding or Elopement

Weddings your last thing you have left is photos after the big day is all said and done. Friends and Family need to enjoy the moment with you not focus on taking photos. Many of my clients (and in general, most couples around the globe) agree that hiring professionals is worth the investment. When you hire a professional photo/video team for your wedding or elopement you are enhancing your overall wedding experience and gaining beautiful work to help you cherish the memories, forever.

Keep reading below for the top three reasons!

Don’t wait to hire a professional photo/video team for your wedding or elopement.

Vendors book quickly, and sometimes they even book two years in advance! Along with your location or venue, one of the first priorities in your planning process should be which photographer or videographer you want to tell your story.

That brings me to the FIRST REASON you should hire a professional! A professional team can help you tell your elopement story in a meaningful and creative way. They can capture candid moments, emotions, and the unique aspects of your elopement that make it special. Through their work, they can create a narrative that allows you to relive the day and share it with others, helping you preserve the memories and emotions of your elopement for years to come.

The SECOND REASON to hire professionals is because of the experience. Both the experience your media team offers after years of service in the industry and the experience they can help you create for your special day is worth every penny. Elopement professionals build up a lot of great planning tips and tricks to alleviate any stress along the way. From basic timelines to best locations and vendors, professional photographers and videographers end up being more than the people with a camera. Need help deciding where to get your florals? Want an opinion on suit colors or the age-long debate on veil or no veil? Maybe you are stuck between whether you should do a first look or first touch! Whatever the planning question is, a professional team can walk you through the pros and cons to find the best solution for your love story.

Lastly, the THIRD REASON is more of a why you should include video in your wedding or elopement experience. It’s simple. Photography freezes time. Professional images frame key moments in your life together like vows and exchange of rings. They’re a simple glimpse into the day that you can look at everyday – on your phone, your social media, printed on a wall, etc. Video allows you to relive the moments. It’s not freezing the moment but capturing the motion and emotion of the experience. The audio from your vows, the sniffle during the ceremony, the laughs on the mountains. It’s more than a social media reel, it’s a highlight and recap of your first day together as a married couple.

5 Things to ask your photographer + videographer before booking.

1. Is an engagement session included or how much extra is it?
2. What are your travel fees/what region do you service?
3. Do you include multiple shooters or is it possible to add a second shooter?
4. How many images do we get in return? How long is our highlight film?
5. Do you include a print release? How do I receive my video?