Why Video and Photo Coverage Should Go Hand-in-Hand
Planning to add video to your wedding package but thinking about shortening the hours? Before you decide, here’s why photo and video work best when they cover the same timeline. From quiet morning moments to that wild dance floor fun—every part of your day deserves to be remembered. See how it all comes together in our highlight films 🎥👇
When couples decide to add videography to their wedding day, one common question comes up: Do we really need video coverage for the same amount of time as photography?
It might seem like a way to save money, but here’s:
Why keeping both services for the full day is important:
1️⃣ Getting Ready Moments Matter
The morning is full of beautiful details, emotions, and storytelling moments. Your photographer will capture these in stills, but your videographer will bring them to life with movement and sound. The vows, private letters, or even a loved one’s voiceover are often layered over these scenes in your highlight film. Without full video coverage, you miss out on these intimate moments.
2️⃣ Storytelling Needs a Beginning & an End
The best wedding films flow like a story—from the excitement of getting ready to the high-energy dance floor. Imagine your highlight video ending before the grand finale—the joy, the laughter, the wild dance moves! A complete film needs to capture the full arc of your day.
3️⃣ Key Moments Happen Throughout the Day
Your wedding isn’t just about the ceremony and first dance. The little moments in between—tears from your parents, a toast from your best friend, or spontaneous laughter—happen at all hours. If your videographer leaves early, some of these moments will be missing.
4️⃣ Your Highlight Film Pulls from the Entire Day
The best highlight videos seamlessly blend moments from morning to night. We usually record emotional speeches or vows earlier in the day and use them throughout the final video. But if the video team leaves early, there’s less to work with later.
5️⃣ Dancing is the Celebration of the Day
The reception is where everyone lets loose, and it’s a big part of how your wedding day is remembered. Your photographer will capture stills, but a video brings the energy to life—friends laughing, twirling, and celebrating with you. It’s the perfect way to wrap up your story.
📌 Bottom Line: If your photographer’s staying until the end, your videographer should too! They work as a team to tell the full story, and cutting one short can leave parts of the day missing from your memories.
Would you want a wedding album that ends before the last big moment? Probably not—so don’t let your video do that either! 😊
See the Magic for Yourself! 🎥✨
The best way to understand the power of full-day wedding coverage is to see it in action! Check out some of our wedding highlight videos and experience how video and photo work together to tell your love story from start to finish.
👉 View Our Wedding Video Portfolio
If you’re still considering adding video, let’s chat! We’d love to capture both your photography & videography so your memories are beautifully preserved in every way.
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Click below to inquire about our photo & video team coverage, and let’s make your wedding story unforgettable!
We can’t wait to bring your love story to life! ❤️
Want to see how it all comes together? Check out Amber & Rajaei’s wedding video for a beautiful example of full-day coverage in action.
When Photo and Video Work Together, the Magic Happens
In this post, we shared why it’s so important to keep your photo and video coverage the same length on your wedding day. From emotional getting-ready moments to the wild fun on the dance floor, having both teams there the whole time helps tell your full story—start to finish. But there’s one more thing that can take your wedding film to the next level…
👉 Have you thought about drone footage?
If your venue has a beautiful view, using a drone can really show it off in your wedding video—it adds a cool, cinematic feel without being over the top.
🌿 Sweeping views of your venue
🌅 Epic golden hour shots
💑 A romantic walk captured from above
Click below to find out why drone videography is totally worth it and how it can add that extra magic to your film.
📲 [Read: Why You’ll Love Having a Drone Videographer for Your Wedding]
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