Photographer vs. Videographer: How Can We All Get Along?

It’s no secret that photography and videography are two essential elements of making any wedding day memorable.

Photography captures the still, beautiful moments of the day, while videography brings everything to life with motion and sound.

Although these two mediums may have different end results, they work hand in hand to make a fantastic, comprehensive product.

it’s essential for the photographer and the videographer to collaborate and work together seamlessly.

In this article, we want to discuss how a wedding photographer should treat a wedding videographer to ensure a great working relationship and a perfect end-product.

Communicate Before the Event

As soon as possible, introduce yourself to the videographer, and have a brief conversation about your respective responsibilities for the day.

This will help you understand each other’s goals and responsibilities, and make things run more smoothly throughout the event.

Remember the couple hired you both and most likely views you as one team there to accomplish the best results. The more you act like you're there working together, the better both results turn out to be.

Respect Each Other’s Space

On a wedding day, space can be pretty limited, and you don't want to get in each other's way while they’re working.

Look for opportunities to give them enough space to work effectively while maintaining a courteous distance.

Be mindful of your position, and help each other achieve your respective visions for the event. Always be considerate and check with each other to make sure they got what they need before moving on to another prompt or moving in for a closer angle.

Team Up During Formal Portraits

During formal portraits, it’s essential that you, as a photographer, help the videographer. And vice versa.

This moment of the day requires the attention of the couple and the guests, so having a knowledgeable photographer and videographer working together will keep everyone relaxed, and the shoot moving faster.

Timing is everything, and this moment of the day can be quite stressful for couples. By working together, you can help the couple feel more at ease, make them happy, and create a better experience for everyone involved.

It is very easy to feel when there is friction between the two, and we want to make sure our couples are served well!

Don’t Bad-Mouth Each Other

Even if you’re not pleased with the videographer's work or their style, or you disagree with some of the shots they’re taking, refrain from bad-mouthing them or degrading their work.

Remember, whoever hired them has confidence in their abilities, and they were hired to deliver on their promise.

You’re also on the same team; you’re just capturing things differently. Instead, try to understand their approach, and find ways to complement their work, even if you don’t necessarily agree with everything they’re doing.

This approach will create a pleasant atmosphere on the day of the wedding, and it will show that you value your partner’s style and approach.

Stay Optimistic

Even if things are not going as planned, try to maintain a positive attitude throughout the day.

We've seen the cringe worthy videos of videographers getting ridiculous angles or posing the couple terribly, but always try to put on a smile and keep the wedding couple and their family happy.

At the end of the day, it's your client's one and only wedding day and although you have responsibility to capture great photos, a positive attitude will ultimately create the best experience for your clients.

It's A Benefit To Work With Each Other

On the plus side, working with a wedding videographer more times than not, can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

Building a great relationship with your partner, communicating with them effectively, and respecting each other’s space can contribute to not only a successful wedding day but also a great final product.

We've seen photographers get excited because we pose couples or prompt them in ways that they would have never thought of.

By keeping these tips in mind and staying optimistic and upbeat throughout the day, you can develop a long-lasting collaboration with videographers and photographers, create beautiful memories for the bride and groom, and make the wedding day a wonderful experience for everyone involved.