Over the years, I have heard a lot of photographers vent about videographers. Things like, "They took over the whole portrait session" or "They kept stepping into my shot" or "They slowed everything down." Honestly, I get it. A wedding day is a team sport, and when one person decides they are the star player, everyone else feels it.

It all begins with an idea.

But more and more people are realizing that wedding videography isn’t just an add-on… it’s one of the most meaningful investments you can make in your entire wedding experience.

Your wedding film shouldn’t look like it came off an assembly line — it should feel like a window into your relationship. These five approaches help you shape a film that’s unmistakably yours, full of personality, history, and the moments that matter most.