How To Choose The Right Colorado Wedding Videographer:



One of the most important decisions you will ever make... Your Videographer!
Most girls grow up with a picture in their mind of just how their wedding day is
going to look and feel. How they will be dressed, what the flowers will look like,
where the event will take place, even down to what will be served. But few girls
grow up dreaming of who will shoot the video.

In a recent survey, only about half of potential brides listed their videographer
as one of the top 10 elements of their wedding day. Yet, after marriage, that
same survey showed that nearly 80% of brides listed the wedding video as one
of the most important features. After the vows have been exchanged, and the
cake has been cut, wedding photography and videography will become the
treasured keepsakes of that special day. So what then, are the keys to making
that "important decision" the right decision?

1. Hire a professional.

Wedding videos should be carefully crafted by someone who has years of
experience, not merely assembled by someone with some cool equipment. I
know that as a professional, I sometimes look back on my early work and find
that I made many mistakes because I lacked experience, knowledge, and
technique.

Many couples will ask a friend or relative to bring their camera and feel that will
be sufficient. But a seasoned professional brings a repertoire of shots along
with knowledge about angles, lighting, and positioning that will allow your
moments to go from only historical to simply magical.

Meet with your videographer to get a feel for his or her personality. Is this
person someone who you can work with? Will he or she help make you smile
and feel at ease? Could this person become the cause of stress and
frustration? Having someone you feel comfortable with will particularly show
through on your video. Do your research.

2. Look on the Internet and other directories to find videographers in your
general area. Search engines may help you eliminate some of the pretenders.
Don't narrow your search to just your hometown, as many videographers will be
willing to travel short distances at no cost or even longer distances for a small
fee.

3. Don't shop only based on price. As with many things, the most economical
choice may not be the best choice. But there are some great Colorado
videographers who are also affordable.

4. Ask questions. Does the montage include motion? Do you have
microphones for interviews and for the ceremony? How will you be
appropriately lit and what will you use? Will I have a chance to preview and give
input before the final product? How many copies do I get? Many videographers
may charge per copy or some will even charge per transition or title.

5. Is your videographer a member of a local or national videographer society
such as WEVA (Wedding and Event Videographer Association) or COPVA
(Colorado Professional Videographer Association)? Association membership
usually signifies that this person is serious about their craft.

6. See samples of their work. Most videographers have online or DVD demos
available to view. If you set an appointment, many will have additional samples
to view that may include your venue or similar situations so you can get a better
feel for how they will approach your special day.

There are many important decisions in planning the perfect Colorado wedding
day and selecting the right videographer will make an enormous difference. In
addition, picking the right Colorado videographer will allow you to view, relive,
and remember the beauty and magic of all the other moments of your beautiful
wedding.

Feel free to contact Uniquely Yours Productions with any questions that you
may have.  We'd be happy to
assist you!




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