What are the different styles on wedding video?
Wedding videography has evolved over the years and there are now various styles to choose from based on personal preference and budget. Here are some of the most common wedding videography styles:
Traditional: This style of wedding videography is the most classic and timeless. It involves capturing the ceremony and reception events in a straightforward and chronological way, with minimal editing and special effects. The video is often set to a romantic soundtrack.
Documentary: Documentary-style wedding videography captures the events of the day in a candid and unobtrusive way, with minimal direction from the videographer. The video is often edited in a nonlinear style, with interviews and voice-overs included to add context and depth to the story.
Cinematic: This style of wedding videography is similar to a movie, with a focus on storytelling and creating a cinematic experience for the viewer. It involves using creative camera angles, special effects, and editing techniques to create a dramatic and visually stunning video.
Artistic: Artistic wedding videography is a creative and experimental style that often involves using unconventional techniques such as slow motion, time-lapse, and experimental lighting to create a unique and artistic video.
Short-form: Short-form wedding videography is becoming increasingly popular, especially for couples who want a highlight reel of their wedding day that they can easily share on social media. These videos are usually 3-5 minutes long and feature the most memorable moments of the day set to music.
Same-day edit: This style of wedding videography involves filming, editing, and showing a short video highlight reel of the wedding day at the reception or after-party. This can be a memorable and exciting way to relive the events of the day and share them with guests.
Ultimately, the style of wedding videography that you choose will depend on your personal preferences, budget, and the type of story you want to tell. My style is somewhere between documentary and cinematic so if that’s your thing, Id love to hear from you.
