Why Hire a Professional Videographer, Wilmington DE
The ceremony and reception will be over in 12 hours. The look of the church, the hall, the decorations, the centerpieces, the bouquet, and the cake are now becoming a distant memory. Everyone who is important to you will be there, your family and your dearest friends. This day took months, and in some cases years, to plan and in 12 short hours it will be over. The bride and groom remember little, if anything, as the day is a complete blur. However, hiring a professional videographer provides you with more than just a memory of how beautiful the day really was, it provides an avenue for you to relive all of these memories exactly as they occurred when you share these memories with family, friends, and future generations. Everyone will be able to recall the walk down the aisle, hear your precious vows and intentions, see and hear your first dance, and all the other events that make this day your Cinderella day. So why hire a professional videographer instead of a relative or friend, after all “…anybody can press the record button on a video camera.”.
A professional is just what he/she is, a professional. They are the experts at getting the footage that means the most to you; the groom’s look as he sees you for the first time, that special kiss from Mom and Dad. Taping a wedding is unlike taping a family vacation or a child’s school play. There are absolutely no retakes and each moment of the 12 hour day is precious and holds memories for a lifetime to come. Everything matters from the professional audio equipment that is used, to the quality of picture from the video camera including exposure, focusing, and camera placement. Every taped minute counts.
A professional knows how to get the tough shots, they know how and when to zoom or pan, they can anticipate the tear in a loved ones eye just about to be dabbed, they can foresee when the tender moments between bride and groom will occur. They are capable of anticipating and getting these shots. A bride commented to me how touched she was when she saw tears in her husband's eyes at their first dance. One groom told me that he was so glad that his wife made the decision to hire a professional videographer as he now sees and hears everything that they both missed during the day.
A professional videographer has experience getting footage in difficult situations, i.e. a guest stands in front of the camera at the same time you are exchanging rings, the church's audio system goes down and you can’t hear the readings, the proper lighting needed to obtain the best possible picture without using large and bright camera lights, the different angles of shots that make your wedding your special day are among a few.
In many situations, a professional videographer is also an editor or works with an editor who can put the entire puzzle of your wedding footage together in one narrative Cinderella Story, Your Cinderella Story. They have the most up to date non-linear editing system needed to provide the tools to be sure that the quality of your picture is impecable, such as the ability to color correct and be sure that white is white,, audio enhancements to be sure that your vows seem natural and easy to hear, and many others.
You hire a professional photographer, a professional ballroom manager, a professional caterer and baker, a professional florist all to provide you with the most beautiful day possible, so then why trust an amateur with absolutely no experience with something so critical and long lasting as your wedding video? Your wedding DVD will be the only thing you have to show everyone, now and in the future, exactly how your day was.
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On Saturday, April 24, 2010, Krystal McDevitt & Harry Kettner became husband and wife. The ceremony took place at St Dennis Church in Galena, MD. The reception was at the Middletown Memorial Hall and catered by Frank & Theresa Ventresca of Golden Apple Caterers. Overall there were about 150 family and friends who attended. Photography was done by Carrie Megahan of Reflections Photography and the DJ was Steve from D & J DJ Service. It was a great day and a great wedding with lots of laughter and fun. After honeymooning in the Dominican Republic, Krystal and Harry will reside in Galena, MD. To view a 4 minute clip simply click on “Krystal & Harry”. Enjoy!
