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4 Reasons to Hire a Wedding Videographer

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4 Reasons to Hire a Wedding Videographer

It is a no-brainer that you will want a wedding photographer on your big day, but there still seems to be some ambiguity as to whether or not you should hire a videographer.

As luxury wedding videography professionals who have worked in the business for over a decade, we have heard all the reasons why people don't want to hire a wedding videographer. A majority of them come back and tell us that (a) they wish they had hired a videographer or b) they wish they had spent a little extra to hire a luxury videographer.

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Nicol & David // Phoenix, AZ

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Nicol & David // Phoenix, AZ

Filming Nicol and David’s wedding at the Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix, AZ was such an incredible time. The mountain range behind the resort along with the various kinds of cacti made for the best desert backdrop.

The Royal Palms was absolutely stunning! Every corner offered a new aesthetic with endless filming possibilities.

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Tina & Artem // Fairview, OR

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Tina & Artem // Fairview, OR

Filming Tina and Artem’s wedding at Ukrainian Bible Church in Fairview, OR was such a special day for us. Tina is Dan’s (our second shooter) sister. So we knew that we wanted to crush it extra hard for them.

One thing that Tina and Artem did so well that day was take in every second. In particular, there was this moment in the morning where Tina pulled out a photo book, sat in a chair, and just reminisced on their journey. Nothing else mattered in that moment, just that book and her memories. It is always so important to take time and slow down on a day that can be chaotic.

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Sula & Bogdan // Portland, OR

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Sula & Bogdan // Portland, OR

Sula and Bogdan’s wedding, especially their first looks and creative session at Monet Vineyards, was out of this world!

That day, the wildfires were so bad that the “fog” at the vineyard was actually smoke haze. We were a little nervous to be out there because of the weather but the footage turned out amazing. It was by far our favorite part of the day. The Italian architectural design of Monet Vineyards looked so whimsical and romantic with that “foggy” background. In addition, they brought a vintage pale yellow Mercedes that just completed the look.

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Anna & Roman // Portland, OR

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Anna & Roman // Portland, OR

Anna and Roman have one of those love stories that give us hope that true love still exists in the world. They had been family friends since they were kids. Roman always knew that he was going to marry her one day and patiently waited until she realized he was the one for her. Their families shared so many memories that day, we saw just how tight-knit these families were.

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Irina & Eric // Oregon City, OR

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Irina & Eric // Oregon City, OR

Irina and Eric’s wedding at Villa Catalana Cellars in Oregon City, OR was one of the most heartfelt and touching weddings we have had the honor of filming. Their story is all about love, determination, and persistence. From the moment he met her, Eric knew that Irina was the one. While she may not have always felt the same, once she gave him a chance, she knew she had found someone special.

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Joan & Byungseok // McMinnville, OR

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Joan & Byungseok // McMinnville, OR

Filming Joan and Byungseok’s wedding at Maysara Winery and Momtazi Vineyard in McMinnville, OR was such a special and unique experience.

Both hailing from South Korea, we had the chance to experience some South Korean wedding traditions and customs. The mother and father of the bride and the mother of the groom wore a traditional hanbok-the national dress/outfit of Korea. In addition, both of the mothers walked together down the aisle, hand in hand, and when they got to the front, they lit two candles representing the beginning of the ceremony but also the union. At the end of the ceremony, Joan and Byungseok lit the last candle closing the ceremony but also uniting the two families. We love how they took elements of traditional South Korean weddings but also made it modern: respecting and paying homage to their heritage but also celebrating the here and now.

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Gabby & Eddie // Gresham, OR

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Gabby & Eddie // Gresham, OR

Gabby and Eddie’s wedding in Gresham, OR could be summed up in one phrase: “labor of love”.

The most memorable thing about Gabby and Eddie’s wedding was that Gabby’s parents BUILT a deck off of their house for the sweetheart’s table at the reception! They did such an amazing job with that deck, we couldn’t even believe that it was an add-on just for the wedding. We really saw the amount of love her family had for them through that act of service.