Number of photographers/videographers?

We decided to just have 2 photographers. That way they can capture from different sides and not miss a shot!

View quoted message Agreed! We decided on 2 of each

I decided on 2 photographers. One of the big things is our photographer noted she may miss moments, as she is trying to capture EVERYTHING. I.e. bride walking down the aisle, with 2 photographers they can get bride and grooms reactions at the same time, instead of going back and forth. I also want photos of us both getting ready. I feel like having 2 is worth it!

View quoted message Thanks for the input everyone!! We went with the bigger package

I guess it depends how large your wedding is but if the price difference is not very much then it's probably worth it to go with the extras. Remember that at the end of the day, the photography and videos are how you will remember your wedding forever. Having one extra photographer and videographer will definitely capture extra moments that you won't have otherwise.

You can also just hire the 2nd shooter for a partial day to save costs. That way, once the ceremony is done, the 2nd shooter is relieved of their duties. Four people working around you when you're together at the reception is a bit overkill. I speak as someone who has shot weddings and events.

We went with 2 and 2. that way they can capture other things or guests reactions to things going on etc. and especially for photos since we are both getting ready in different places

I agree- especially if it’s not a big price difference. We’re doing the same thing because the more the merrier lol. Plus you get shots through different eyes and you guys won’t have to worry about the photographer/ videographer as they’ll be with each of you through the whole time so you get a lot more then what one photographer would get if they were split between the two.

We are not doing a videographer for our wedding. Our photographer has a second shooter that is included in his packages (We wanted 2 photographers so we both had one in the getting ready stages) Also having those different angles at the alter is nice!

My fiance and I don't have a videography but we do have 2 photographers. We both want to captures the moments of both of us getting ready in the morning. Plus our wedding package for our photographer has 2 in the package which is a bonus!

In the end it's your big day and your budget and what makes you more comfortable!

If the price difference isn't that big - I would for sure go with 2 of each! We had only one of each and the photographer had to run to and from the girls grwm and the boys grwm shoots and according to my DH, she missed out on some pretty great laughs

We went with two photographers and one videographer. We really want some great shots of us getting ready with our wedding party. We are not doing a first look, so having two photographers was really important for us for before the ceremony. I researched a lot of videographers and ours works alone yet his videos are exactly what I was looking for.

My fiance and I talked about this as well and I absolutely certain about having 2 photographers and 2 videographers. We ended up going with 2 photographers and 1 videographer. Capturing all these moments is very important to me but my fiance is kinda camera shy so to him, having that extra person in the morning wouldn't be worth the money as he didn't want the camera on him at all times. Plus, we are now getting ready at the same place (different areas) but it will be much easier for the 1 videographer now.

If you both are comfortable on camera and want to capture all those moments, I would definitely go for the full package! You're only going to do this once and even though it's more money, perhaps you can scale back on another vendor.

If capturing the moments of you getting ready is important to you I would get the two professionals. Unless you have hotel rooms/ getting ready areas that are close together your photographer could be running around a lot trying to capture everything and you might end up with more staged photos vs candid action shots.


Personally we aren't using videography, so I can't argue the pros or cons there. But again if capturing everything from all the angles is important to for it! My one con would be with 4 people running around are they going to be in each other's shots?
Is there something you can trim from the budget to ease the cost for your FH? Maybe then it won't seem like an added cost, but an instead of?

The price difference for 2 people isn't much and you are happy with the decision, go ahead and book them. Its all about how you see the day going and what you want to cover for the most part of the getting ready/ceremony. Budget is what we see affordable spending for what every couple has to consider. Ultimately, the decision is up to you end of the day.

Two of each is nice so they can capture moments for both of you in the morning when you are getting ready with bridesmaids / groomsmen (assuming you’ll be getting ready at separate locations).