Wedding Videography vs. Photography: Do You Need Both?
When planning your wedding, one of the biggest questions couples face is:
"Do we need both a wedding videographer and a photographer?"
It’s a fair question—and as a wedding videographer based in Somerset, I’ve worked alongside incredible photographers and seen the magic that happens when both forms of storytelling come together. So today, I want to break it down for you: what each one offers, how they complement each other, and whether hiring both is right for your big day.
Sarah and Greg sat on the steps of Coombe Lodge Blagdon.
📸 Wedding Photography: Capturing the Still Moments
Photographers freeze your wedding day into timeless images. Think:
Your dad’s emotional first look
The way your partner smiles during the vows
Details like your dress, rings, or bouquet
These are the photos you'll frame, put in an album, and share online. They’re quick to digest and easy to revisit. A great photographer captures not only how the day looked—but how it felt.
Best for: portraits, family formals, décor, and story snapshots
You get: edited high-res photos you can print, share, and treasure forever
Daisy’s dad seeing her in her wedding dress for the first time.
🎥 Wedding Videography: Capturing the Movement and Sound
Where photography captures a single moment, videography captures everything in motion—the voices, music, reactions, and little moments you didn’t even notice at the time.
Imagine:
Hearing your vows again 10 years later
Watching your partner’s tearful speech
Seeing your friends dance like there’s no tomorrow
Wedding films are emotional time capsules. With cinematic editing, music, and storytelling, you’re not just remembering your day—you’re reliving it.
Best for: storytelling, emotional impact, movement, and sound
You get: a crafted wedding film (plus options for full speeches, ceremony, etc.)
🔄 How They Work Together
Photography and videography aren’t competing—they’re complementary.
Together, they tell the whole story.
Your photographer captures the image of your first kiss
Your videographer captures the cheer, the music, and the way your partner pulls you in after
Both are essential in their own way. One is art on the wall; the other is art in motion.
“We nearly didn’t book a videographer, and I’m so glad we did. The photos are beautiful, but the film made us both cry. Hearing our vows again was everything.” – Abbie and Dean
💭 So... Do You Need Both?
Here’s the honest answer: it depends on what matters most to you.
If visuals are a top priority, you’ll likely want both.
If you're unsure, ask yourself:
Will I miss hearing our vows, speeches, or music?
Do I want to see our day in motion later?
Am I investing so much in the day that I want to preserve it fully?
In most cases, couples who book both say it was one of the best decisions they made. And they never regret having too many memories—only not enough.
Charleigh and Alex walking after just saying I do!
🎬 Ready to Chat About Your Wedding Film?
I'm Kurtis, a Somerset-based wedding videographer passionate about telling real, emotional love stories through film. Whether you're having a rustic countryside wedding or a modern celebration in Bath or Taunton, I’d love to help you relive your day forever.
📩 Let’s have a chat about your wedding plans!
Contact Me Here or email kurtishenry@henrycinematics.co.uk
📍Based in Somerset | Filming weddings across the South West and beyond
Looking for a photographer too? I also do photography, get in touch to find out more.
