How much does wedding videography cost? We’ll break it down in this blog post for you!
As a photography/videography duo in Sioux Falls, we know firsthand the importance of photos and video for your wedding day. However, we also know that you have a budget you’re trying to stay within for your wedding.
By the end of this post, you’ll truly see the importance of hiring a photography studio that offers photography and videography. So, let’s dive into it.
How Much Does Wedding Videography Cost?
We’ll be honest; this question depends on two things:
- Where you’ll be getting married
- The skill level of the videographer that you’re hoping to hire
That said, the average in the United States for videography tends to be around $4000-5000 for a wedding videographer with good experience. Beginner rates are in the $1500-2000 range, while more luxury packages start at $7000-8000.
Was that higher or lower than you were expecting? If it’s higher, you’re about to be in luck because it can be beneficial to hire a duo (like us!) who offers both because it can save you money and yield better results.
Why Hiring a Photo/Video Duo is Better than Hiring Separately
So, let’s state the obvious first (which you’ve probably thought about already): you can hire photos and video for your wedding separately. A lot of people do this, but that’s because it’s not that easy to find a studio that offers both.
BUT when you can find a studio that offers both, the content becomes more consistent and cohesive. For example, at Brase Images, we constantly communicate and cross-edit, meaning we both touch all the content couples get. This means that your photos and video will look more similar, versus your videos being edited in a completely different visual style than your photos.
Plus, hiring a studio that offers both will save money in more ways than one. Yes, you’ll save on the initial package (versus booking separately), but also on any potential travel expenses since we’ll be traveling together.
There’s the time aspect, too, which, when planning a wedding, we know is so important. Wedding planning is time-consuming, and many decisions must be made. There’s a reason couples hire wedding planners, right? Instead of having multiple calls and questionnaires you’d have to fill out for your photographer and videographer separately, it’s all bundled together when you work with us.
5 Reasons Why High-Quality Wedding Videography Is Essential
So, now that you know how much wedding videography costs and why hiring a photo/video studio is better, let’s talk about why high-quality videography is essential for your wedding day. Many couples always know that they want photography but don’t necessarily know if they wish to video, but they go together and serve different purposes.
Tells a Comprehensive Story
One of the best parts about video is that it tells a comprehensive story. Unlike a carefully curated wedding album that focuses on individual moments (which we’re also fans of), videographers have the uncanny ability to place together every part of your wedding, including the intimate details that add to the overall atmosphere of the day.
A wedding film will combine everything from your nervous excitement while getting ready to the laughter and emotional tears during speeches from loved ones, all the way to the absolute happiness of busting out moves on the dance floor late into the night.
Documents Movement, Emotions, & Energy
Yes, we can document movement in photography, but it’s different. Photos show single frames of moments. With a wedding video, it’s easy to document movement, emotions, and energy throughout the day, including the dance floor, the first kiss, and how your closest friends and family react to seeing you say “I do” at the altar. These moments can truly be appreciated in a whole other way through video.
Think about it; wouldn’t you like to remember how your friends and family light up when they see you walk down the aisle? Or the anticipation on your faces right before you kiss and the smile right after while your guests cheer? Video can do that!
Adds Impact with Professional Editing
Skilled videographers craft a polished wedding day film that includes effects like transitions, music, and well-thought-out pacing that will add a new emotional depth to the day. It’ll be a movie all about the two of you. There’s a reason videographers also call themselves storytellers!
Professional videography composes a mood, sets the tone, and enhances the day in ways that aren’t immediately apparent but can make a huge difference. Even small things like adjusting the color grading to create more warmth can cause a specific feeling.
As we mentioned, even the pacing of the day is crucial. Skilled videographers know precisely when to slow the footage or speed up sequencing to create a specific energy. They also have excellent sound experience, which will create an immersive wedding film, like the rustling of a dress or the hum of guests chatting during the ceremony overlaid with footage where it makes sense.
Lets You Relive the Day
Photos let you relive the day, but video allows you to relive it with the actual footage of everyone, taking you back to the exact moments you want to remember for the rest of your life. You get to see and hear the laughter (more on that later), the words exchanged, and even the unscripted moments that made the day unforgettable.
Hear Voices and See Interactions of Loved Ones
Depending on the type of videography you hire for, you may even get little messages from loved ones thorughout your video, talking about how much they’re happy for the two of you or even giving you advice now that you’re officially married.
This can be extremely important and meaningful as the years go by, so you can always look back on moments when your entire family was together and, well, celebrating you. Having videos that not only show the faces of those you love most but also preserve their voices and personalities is something you’ll never regret having.
Will You Be Hiring Wedding Videography for Your Big Day?
We hope this post helped you understand the cost and value of wedding videography. It’s one of those wedding day investments you won’t ever regret having, and even surveys from reputable online sources in the wedding industry (like Zola) have shown that one of the couples’ biggest regrets is not investing in wedding videos.
Are you interested in learning more about hiring us for wedding photos and videos? We would be very interested in hearing more about your love story and how we can best help by preserving that through photos and video. Click here to get in touch.
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