Why Your Photographer & Videographer Should Know Each Other (And Other Tips No One Tells You)
Planning your wedding is already enough of a balancing act. You’re hiring vendors, coordinating timelines, managing guest lists—and hoping it all comes together beautifully. But here’s one tip you might not hear from many people outside the industry:
Make sure your photographer and videographer have worked together before.
It’s not a flashy detail, but trust me—it can make or break your wedding day experience (and your final video).
Tip 1: Hire a Photographer & Videographer Who’ve Worked Together Before
I’ve filmed dozens and dozens of weddings, and I can tell you from experience: when your photo and video team knoweach other, your day runs smoother. Way smoother.
They don’t have to be from the same company—but ideally, they’ve worked together several times before. Why? Because they know how to communicate, stay out of each other’s shots, and split the time fairly during things like couple portraits, bridal party sessions, and getting ready coverage.
When I work with photographers I know, we’re constantly checking in with each other:
“Do you need anything else before we move on?”
“Want to get your angle before we reposition?”
“Let’s coordinate how we shoot this moment so it looks good for both of us.”
When I work with photographers I’ve never met before, it’s a roll of the dice. Some are collaborative—but others will unknowingly (or even carelessly) block my camera, ignore my needs, and dominate the couple’s time.
That means:
Missed footage.
No time for essential video shots.
Awkward miscommunication during emotional moments.
Even something simple like choosing a location for portraits can become a silent standoff. A photographer may want to take the couple to a harshly lit background that just doesn’t work on video, but because we haven’t worked together, there's no rhythm to how we communicate or compromise.
So my biggest advice to couples? Ask your photographer and videographer if they’ve worked together before. Or ask your planner to recommend a duo who already has proven chemistry. It’s one of the smartest moves you can make to ensure everything flows.
Final Thoughts: Your Day Deserves Seamless Storytelling
At the end of the day, my job as a wedding videographer isn’t just to hit record. It’s to help your day run smoothly, capture once-in-a-lifetime moments, and deliver a film that brings you back to that day for years to come.
That only works when every vendor—from photo to video to DJ—is in sync and focused on you.
If you're a couple planning your wedding, I’d love to help you create a day that not only looks beautiful on film but feels effortless in real life. Feel free to check out my work, ask questions, or just start a conversation. Your love story deserves to be told the right way—and I’d be honored to be a part of it.
