Photography: Simply Sarah Photography

6. “Can you describe your aesthetic?”

It’s so important to approach your videographer for what they are—an artist—and be curious and engaged about their aesthetic and artistic approach. You may notice that your favorite fashion designers have a totally distinct aesthetic—you can spot a Dolce & Gabbana floral print, or a Chanel tweed jacket on first glance—and you will want to sense something distinct and exciting about your videographer’s work as well. Allow them the freedom to explain their approach, to talk about what lights them up, and see if you resonate with their words. We asked our experts to define their aesthetic—and we hope you get an equally compelling answer when you ask your videographer the same question!

From Lindsay of NST Pictures: “We make classic, cinematic-style films that incorporate the natural audio of the day and added music for atmosphere and emotion. For us that means no filters or overtly stylistic editing, which keeps the focus on the couple and the physical and emotional beauty of the day. We believe the focus of your film should be your wedding and you two--not us.”

From Chris of Zen Film Works: “I stand out amongst the rest because I don’t copy other filmmakers. I stand by my style. My approach to a wedding film is to create a timeless film that focuses on delivering emotion and the energy of the day. This is delivered in a very cinematic way with inspiration from the great directors of the cinema world.”

And from Julie of Elysium Productions: “Our style is very authentic yet cinematic. We shoot in a photojournalistic style and it’s more about complementing the client’s photos by focusing on the action of the day (not the posed stuff). Our clients want to see the event as they remember it: an AMAZING party with some incredible romantic moments. Most of all, they want to see themselves—and their event-- represented accurately. Our couples are typically down-to-earth and want the attention focused more on their family and friends (and the fun) than themselves. In the edit, we focus on the in-between moments as much as the scheduled ‘events’ while editing to the beat of the music and weaving in amazing personal soundbites. But that’s OUR client… every studio’s clientele, and thus, their style, is different!”