With so much happening on your wedding day, it’s inevitable that many of the details may be a blur. You’ve spent months organizing this incredibly special day and chances are you’ll fly right through it. You won’t see your mother-in-law shed a tear while you’re saying your vows. You might not see your parents dancing cheek-to-cheek while you’re mingling with guests. But a videographer can capture these moments on film, and allow you to watch them as though you were really there, and see even more moments than you were able to on your wedding day. Whether you want a documentary style video, or highlight reels and social media clips, a professional videographer creates a beautiful keepsake that lets you relive the magic of the day in living color.
We've partnered up with Esthetics in Motion to help couples who might be on the fence about hiring a videographer realize there's more to a video than just capturing movement and sound.
How long have you been a videographer?
Esthetics In Motion has been filming weddings since 2001. We started in Rochester, NY and transitioned out to Phoenix in 2004 and since then have been shooting weddings all over Arizona!
How would you describe your style?
We have seen the wedding industry evolve so much since 2001. Even then we were the company trying to separate ourselves from some of the bad stigmas cheesy wedding videography had from the 80s and 90s that carried into the 2000s. We would always make a point to stay on top of things with a progressive style and stand out. Luckily we our out of the era of bad video and into and era with the he ability to wedding stories with amazing imagery. We strive to push our creatives and make our films as unique to the couple and day as possible. Our approach is to offer modern and affordable cinematography with story in mind. Instead of simply just capturing random moments, we always aim to tell the story of the day through cinematic coverage paired with a documentary style to represent the day. We love the process of seeing what content the day delivers to us and crafting a meaningful and aesthetically pleasing film from those moments.
What equipment do you use?
We use a variety of HD/4K cameras along with wireless microphones, audio recorders, lighting and modern editing software. Our goal is to use equipment that leaves a small footprint so we are not too distracting, but are still able to get the job done well. While equipment is important, we are firm believers that it’s the experience behind the equipment that matters. Wedding days move fast and there are a lot of moving parts. You can have the best quality camera but if you don’t have the skills and experience to capture the day properly then none of the quality matters! We guarantee if it came down to it our clients would rather have an amazing, story driven video and footage of all their events in standard definition versus 50% of their day missing but with 4K quality! Luckily we offer great quality and make sure to capture all the right moments, so we have that covered!
Do you suggest a second shooter?
Having a second shooter is definitely beneficial, but not always necessary. We highly suggest a second shooter if the day consists of multiple locations or the bride and groom are getting ready at different locations at once. You will also benefit from having a second shooter since you are getting more value and coverage of your day and allowing us to be two places at once to maximize coverage. We understand it’s not always in the budget so we give options with and without a second shooter.
How many hours do you recommend?
Our minimum on location coverage is 5 hours for, however we’d say the ideal amount of hours is the 8-10 range. We always suggest having us capture the getting ready moments and the first look if couples are doing that. When you factor in the time for that and taking us through all the main reception events plus some open dancing/partying for the highlights, 8-10 hours is usually ideal. We offer collections for 6, 8, 10 and 12 hours, although we can customize depending on the timeline for the day.
Approximately how much are your services?
Our services generally range from $1800-$3950+. We have our standard collections and we can also customize the collections to better fit the day. Our standard collections are a good starting point and our clients can adjust accordingly based off of those if needed.
What advice do you have for clients looking to book videography?
It’s important to first decide if video is something you want and have the budget for. Just like with photography and much else, you get what you pay for. You want a company that has a history of filming weddings and knows how to properly film the event, not just selling you on the great HD quality and only have a couple events or customer reviews to show for it. If video is not a priority for you and you’re just looking to have something captured without relying on a family member with an iPhone, there are options out there for that, but be aware of what you’re getting. Be conscious of the different tiers of quality out there and decide what’s right for you and your style. We pride ourselves in cinematic coverage paired with a natural documentary approach that many clients love. That being said we aren’t going to be the lowest priced like the “point and shoot” style coverage with music that some companies offer. It’s important to figure out your budget and style and see who offers the best fit within those parameters you’re searching for.
For more information, visit www.estheticsinmotion.com, or take a look at their Knot profile.
