Photographer/Videographer Recs?

sms274

Please help! My fiance is not too keen on the idea of having a videographer for our wedding because he says he will never watch the video so it's just a waste of money so I am trying to find some companies that offer both  videography and photography combined in one package. Or maybe some photographers that work with videographers to creat combined packages. I found a great team at the East Valley Bridal show on Sunday but they only have one photographer and I had really had my heart set on two photographers so I am hoping some of you out there have some suggestions.The other thing I was thinking is that if I found a photographer that includes or partners with a photo booth place I can push the extra cost for the videographer. Again, I found one that offers it but her packages are almost double the cost of everyone else that I am looking at...I am pretty much going crazy looking at all of these photographer sites and trying to figure out the best way to do this. Any recommendations would be so greatly appreciated.

melbez1

i don't remember coming across any photographers who also did video.  they are really two different skill sets.  i didn't want a videographer at first - agreeing w/ your fiance that it just seemed like a lot of money and when would we watch it?  But, then i heard a lot of brides talk about LOVING their video.  I know that one of my coworkers shows the video to her toddler a lot and she loves to see all her family members captured on video.in the end i went with a guy named bob goldstein.  he is just a one-man show with a small camera.  he doesn't do any elaborate editing, just knows how to use the camera well.  i think he is charging about $500.   i decided at the end of the day i would rather regret spending $500 (which i can earn back) than regret not having a video (which would be irreplaceable).we haven't gotten married yet, so i can't say how it turned out but he was recommended by one of the photographers i met with.

MrsMcCoy08

www.pangburnphotography.com is great. She has a videographer she recommends and works with for her weddings, who also gives a discount on packages if you're booked with Pangburn photography. I had a bad photographer at my wedding so I had her re-take the formals with me and my husband.

The Future Mrs Fowler

My FI said the same thing but video was really important to me.  We are using Memories Thru Time and I love them.  They did our engagement shoot already and I love the pics.  A couple photos are on her blog (Lisa & Nicholas Engagement/Family Shoot).  Amanda Howard is the photographer and she is bringing a second shooter. Her husband Mike does videography.  For the ceremony and reception we have two stationary cameras and one moving camera.  All HD cameras.  The final DVD will incorporate video and stills.  They are the nicest people to work with!  Good luck!

sms274

Thanks for all of the suggestions! I think we picked our photographer tonight (A&B) so I guess I will just need to look at individual videographers and see what they can offer me.