Whether
you choose a still photographer or a videographer, or both, making
the choice is not so simple as it may appear.
For your wedding still photography, you need to decide what format you
will need or can afford. 35mm is the most common format used. There is a big difference in price between
digital, 35mm and
larger format films, (due to film, equipment and processing cost
differences), but depending on the wedding photographer, and as long as
proper lighting and exposure are used, you should not notice any
difference in the typical wedding print quality. If you are
planning on making prints larger than 8" x 10" you may want to
consider a medium format (2 1/4" x 2 1/4"). It's best to compare
prints made with each format. Many wedding photographers have several
formats available so you can have your portraits, which will be
made into larger prints for display, done in medium format, and
your wedding and reception, (which will most likely be printed
4"x6"), shot on 35mm or digital.
With a wedding videographer, you can choose the less expensive single
camera shoot where all the editing of your wedding video is done as the tape is started
and paused at the event. Or, a multiple camera shoot with editing
and music added in later for your wedding video with titles and graphics for a complete
production like a commercial TV show.
Generally you will also find that even though you pay for the
wedding photography
and prints or wedding video, you do not own the rights to the photos or recording.
You will not be given the negatives or master video and the
wedding photographer / wedding videographer owns the copyright. Unless you have a specific
contract with the photographer, granting you ownership of the negatives and
copyright,
this is the industry standard. Be sure you understand this before you hire
the wedding photographer or videographer so there are no misunderstandings later
when you receive your prints and/or tape. It is illegal to make copies of
any copyrighted photo or video without permission of the copyright owner.
You will find that photo processors will not make copies of your professional
wedding photographs, even on the kiosks where you can make your own prints.
Photographers
Imely
Photography
Fine Family Portraits & Stylish Wedding Photography
2424 Whipporwill Cir.
941-927-7032
Whether
you choose a still photographer or a videographer, or both, making
the choice is not so simple as it may appear.
With a wedding videographer, you can choose the less expensive single
camera shoot where all the editing of your wedding video is done as the tape is started
and paused at the event. Or, a multiple camera shoot with editing
and music added in later for your wedding video with titles and graphics for a complete
production like a commercial TV show.
Generally you will also find that even though you pay for the
wedding photography
and prints or wedding video, you do not own the rights to the photos or recording.
You will not be given the negatives or master video and the
wedding photographer / wedding videographer owns the copyright. Unless you have a specific
contract with the photographer, granting you ownership of the negatives and
copyright,
this is the industry standard. Be sure you understand this before you hire
the wedding photographer or videographer so there are no misunderstandings later
when you receive your prints and/or tape. It is illegal to make copies of
any copyrighted photo or video without permission of the copyright owner.
You will find that photo processors will not make copies of your professional
wedding photographs, even on the kiosks where you can make your own prints.