When planning a wedding, there’s a lot to consider in terms of logistics. One of the not-so-obvious questions is, will you hire separate photography and videography providers, or will you go for a package deal where one team provides both services?
To help you weigh up the benefits of hiring a combined team, here are some of the pros and cons to keep in mind.
STYLE
PRO: Continuity in style is one of the major benefits of hiring a combined videography and photography team. If you hire two separate teams, each may have a different concept of, for example, “vintage” photo or video style. With a combined team, you know that the style of both with be consistent.
CON: Sometimes one team will not be able to offer the variety that you’re looking for in terms of style. Other times, you may like a team’s style of photography but not their videography or vice versa. If this is the case, you may be better off hiring separate teams for the two.
EXPERTISE
CON: Not all teams will be suited to do both videography and photography. It’s important to consider the company’s portfolio and make sure that they have the expertise needed to capture all the important moments in both video and picture forms. Also consider the team’s experience with post-production in both mediums – good editing skills will take wedding pictures and videos to the next level.
COST
PROS: Getting a combined deal from one provider is likely to be significantly cheaper than hiring two separate vendors. This is a great way to save some money in the budget without having to compromise on quality.
When planning a wedding, there’s a lot to consider in terms of logistics. One of the not-so-obvious questions is, will you hire separate photography and videography providers, or will you go for a package deal where one team provides both services?
To help you weigh up the benefits of hiring a combined team, here are some of the pros and cons to keep in mind.
STYLE
PRO: Continuity in style is one of the major benefits of hiring a combined videography and photography team. If you hire two separate teams, each may have a different concept of, for example, “vintage” photo or video style. With a combined team, you know that the style of both with be consistent.
CON: Sometimes one team will not be able to offer the variety that you’re looking for in terms of style. Other times, you may like a team’s style of photography but not their videography or vice versa. If this is the case, you may be better off hiring separate teams for the two.
CONVENIENCE
PRO: Most weddings involve a long list of vendors, and communicating can be tiresome. Combining two services in one provider makes it simpler to keep everyone in the loop. A combined team is also likely to be smaller and generally easier to manage than two separate photo and video teams.
PRO: A combined team will be used to working together whereas two separate companies will likely be working with one another for the first time. Teamwork and good communication is often improved with practice, so established combined teams will tend to have a smoother process.
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For more ideas, check out these articles from around the web:
Your top 10 wedding photography and videography questions, answered – The Knot
Wedding photography and videography: 5 reasons to hire the same company – Life Story Film
The benefits of hiring a multiple-service event designs company – Versatile Event Designs