How do I choose the right videographer wedding style?
Videographer WEDDING STYLE FROM Handcraft Pictures
There are many different styles of wedding film, from entirely fly-on-the-wall documentary, up to slick and stylised and everything in between- so how do you choose the right wedding videographer for your wedding?
At Handcraft Pictures we like to think we have films to sort most tastes, so if you’re struggling to decide on the sort of style you want for your day, hopefully the categories and example videos below can help!
ROMANTIC AND NOSTALGIC
A slow, romantic and nostalgic style is a bit of a specialism of Handcraft Pictures and one that had us commissioned to film what is now the most watched wedding film of all time on YouTube (see video below). This style is for couples who love black and white, sweeping landscape shots, the classic-cinema look and ultimately a wedding film that feels timeless from the first time you watch it. Suited for couples looking for love story videography and planning a classic and perhaps somewhat traditional day, taking place in a setting befitting the style: somewhere historical and crumbling, full of old-world charm or perhaps in nature amongst trees and misty mountains. See below for examples of our romantic and nostalgic videographer wedding style:
A Nostalgic Portuguese Wedding Film
A Romantic Cote D’Azur Wedding Film
BLACK-TIE ELEGANCE
For couples planning a classy and stylish black-tie affair, the below style of videos might be for you. When it comes to a black-tie wedding our style moves closer to old Hollywood glamour, slightly more dramatic and stylised than the slow and romantic style above. Black tie weddings often take place in exquisite venues, and I can attest to this, having filmed such weddings from the shores of Lake Como to the shores of Bali. These locations are designed to captivate and inspire, often boasting elegant architecture and lush landscaping:
A Beautiful Black-Tie Wedding on Lake Como
A Stunning Black-Tie Affair in Florence
Glamorous Extravaganzas
Glamorous and extravagant weddings represent the pinnacle of celebration, where love, luxury, and artistry intertwine to create unforgettable experiences. As a film videographer, these opulent events provide a stunning backdrop upon which to craft beautiful narratives. The breathtaking elements and intricate details make them a perfect subject for cinematic storytelling.
One of the defining features of extravagant weddings is the sheer scale of their production. From opulent venues adorned with grand chandeliers and lavish florals to carefully curated décor that reflects the couple's unique style, every aspect of such weddings is designed to impress. A cinematic videographer has the opportunity to capture the magnificence of these settings, using inventive angles and dynamic camera movements to bring the viewer into the heart of the celebration. The sprawling landscapes, intricate table settings, and exquisite fashion choices enhance the visual experience, creating a rich tapestry filled with colour and texture. And then there is the party- these sorts of weddings often have extravagant parties and it is something we love to capture - bottling up that energy and infusing our films with it:
An Opulent 2 day wedding at the Ritz Paris
A Lavish 3 Day Wedding on the French Riviera
Hopefully you can tell from the varied styles of video above, though we make sure all of our films are bold and carefully crafted cinematic pieces, with strong storytelling at their core, we also tailor our films to the panoply of tastes of our clients- so whichever style suits you more get in touch to learn more about our services!
