Wedding Photography and Videography — Do You Need Both?
One of the questions we’re asked as a husband and wife team who offer photo and video as a combined package is whether it’s worth having both wedding photography and videography, or whether one is enough.
For many couples, it’s not simply about budget — it’s about what will actually matter in the years that follow and how they want their day to be remembered. Some know immediately that they’d like both. Others feel unsure, particularly if they’re drawn to a quieter, more documentary approach and don’t want the day to feel over-produced.
There isn’t a single right answer, but there are a few things that can help clarify what feels most meaningful for you.
A short teaser from Jessica & Callum’s Nottingham wedding
For some weddings, photography on its own captures everything that’s needed. If your priority is a beautifully observed record of the day — moments, people and atmosphere preserved in still form — photography can often feel complete in itself.
This is particularly true for smaller celebrations where the focus is on a simple, relaxed gathering and there’s less emphasis on speeches or movement throughout the day. Many couples value the ability to return to a set of photographs that quietly document how everything looked and felt without needing anything further.
When photography alone may be enough
Where videography differs is in how it captured the parts of the day that can’t be contained in a single frame — the sound of people’s voices and the pace and energy of the moments.
It’s often the in-between elements that couples mention afterwards: the way everyone laughed during the speeches, a particular voice or expression, the atmosphere in the evening. These are things that sit naturally within video and can be revisited in a way that feels very immediate.
For couples who feel strongly connected to those aspects of the day, having both photography and videography tends to feel like a more complete record over time.
What videography adds
One of the main concerns couples have is whether having both will make the day feel overly structured or intrusive.
When photography and videography are approached separately, with larger teams or more elaborate setups, that can sometimes be the case. Our approach has always been to work quietly and cohesively as a two-person team so that nothing about the coverage changes the feel of the day itself.
There’s no need for repeated moments, staged interactions or separate direction for each medium. Instead, everything is documented as it happens, allowing you to remain present with your guests while we work in the background.
This tends to suit couples who value a calm, documentary style and want both photographs and video without the sense of being constantly observed.
Having both without it feeling like a production
In the end, the decision usually comes down to what you feel you’ll value most in the long term. For some, a set of photographs will always feel complete. For others, having both still and moving records of the day becomes something they return to in different ways over the years.
We photograph and film weddings across the UK in this relaxed, unobtrusive way, creating a cohesive record that reflects the day as it genuinely felt.
You can read more about how we approach wedding photography and videography together here: Documentary Wedding Photography & Videography
And if you’re currently weighing up what feels right for your own plans, you’re always welcome to get in touch for a relaxed conversation: Contact Us