Top 3 Benefits to Choosing a Documentary Wedding Videographer

Weddings mark a couple's journey together- filled with emotions, laughter, and unforgettable experiences. While traditional, or 'cinematic', wedding films rely heavily on posed shots and a blockbuster style aesthetic, documentary wedding videography focuses on the real spontaneous moments as they happen. If you're thinking about hiring a wedding videographer, here are three important things to consider when it comes to choosing whether documentary style is for you or not. Bear in mind that each style of wedding videography has its own benefits and it's all personal preference in the end.

1. The Approach to Filming

First off, the actual approach to filming on the day-of is one of the biggest differences. Documentary wedding videographers blend into the background so that they can simply observe and record, allowing your wedding to unfold naturally. This means there's no discomfort or awkwardness associated with having a camera in your face the whole day. You can simply embrace the experience without it feeling performative. This also means that true candid shots can be captured if the videographer is really discreet.

2. Having a Truly Authentic Wedding Film

When it comes to documentary wedding films. it's all about authenticity. They represent the true, unscripted version of you, your partner, and your wedding day experience. True candid moments (telling you to laugh for the camera does not count) shape these films. They also have much more of a down-t0-earth or approachable feeling to them. They don't rely upon slow-motion shots, epic sound-tracks, or Hollywood style camera movements because that's not the point. The point is to capture the wedding as if no videographer was actually there. This is what creates a true documentary wedding film.

3. Memories That Will Last a Lifetime

One of the most defining qualities of documentary style wedding videography is that it is 'timeless'. Something that many couples don't necessarily consider is if they'll still feel the same way about their wedding film when they're 80 years old. The cinematic, vibey, and fun wedding video that you want right now is most likely not going to feel the same when y0u're watching it years down the road. Documentary wedding films are timeless for one simple reason- real moments and memories don't go out of style.

Conclusion- Why a Documentary Wedding Videographer May Be The Best Fit

Documentary wedding videography allows you to fully experience your wedding day. It lets you become immersed in the emotions that make a wedding so special, but the best part is knowing that this experience can so truly and authentically be re-experienced. Your documentary wedding film is a mirror and nothing more- a beautiful reflection of your wedding day and every little moment that shaped it.

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